David Crowder Band - We Won't Be Quiet Lyrics
Lyrics
You're everything we could ever want
You're everything we could ever need
You're the reason we're coming here
You're the reason we're gonna sing
We'll shout it out loud
From a rooftop
We won't be quiet
We've fallen for You hard
And we can't stop
We won't deny it
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We Won't be Quiet - David Crowder Band
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on September 25, 2007, as part of the *Remedy* album, David Crowder Band's "We Won't Be Quiet" stands as a powerful declaration of unwavering devotion and an anthem for those compelled to share their faith. This song emerges from a context deeply rooted in the band's signature blend of modern folk-rock and earnest spiritual expression, a hallmark that resonated with listeners seeking music that was both artistically compelling and theologically rich. The genesis of "We Won't Be Quiet" is found in the profound realization of divine sufficiency and the overwhelming, irresistible pull of a life centered on Christ. It articulates the joy and conviction that arise when one truly grasps the depth of God's provision, recognizing Him as the ultimate source of all desire and need. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a believer so profoundly moved by God's grace that silence becomes impossible. This isn't just a casual liking; it's a deep "falling hard," an all-encompassing surrender that fuels an outward expression. The song’s message directly echoes Old Testament pronouncements of praise, such as Psalm 96:2, which exhorts, "Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day." The imperative to proclaim God's goodness is mirrored in the chorus, which speaks of shouting from rooftops and refusing to be silent, embodying the spirit of early Christians who, despite persecution, continued to spread the Gospel, as seen in Acts 4:20 where Peter and John declare, "For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard." The song’s core message hinges on the idea that encountering God is transformative, shifting one’s priorities and leading to an irrepressible urge to share that experience. It speaks to a truth found in Scripture that when one’s heart is filled with the goodness of God, that goodness overflows. This sentiment is powerfully captured in verses like Jeremiah 20:9, where the prophet confesses, "But if I say, 'I will not mention him or speak any longer in his name,' then there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary of holding it in, and I cannot." This internal burning, this inability to remain silent, is precisely what "We Won't Be Quiet" articulates with such vibrant passion. The song challenges the notion of a private, understated faith, advocating instead for a bold and unashamed testimony. It's a call to celebrate the completeness found in God, recognizing Him as the fulfillment of all aspirations and necessities, a theme consistently woven throughout Scripture, from the psalmist's declaration in Psalm 23:1 that "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want," to Jesus' assurance in John 6:35 that "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." The conviction presented in "We Won't Be Quiet" is that this encounter with the divine is too significant, too life-altering, to be contained within. It is a joyful compulsion born not of obligation but of an overflowing spirit, a testament to the enduring power of faith to inspire unwavering and vocal praise.