Point of Grace - Listen To The Music Lyrics
Released: 20 Oct 2023
Lyrics
Don't you feel it growing, day by day
People getting ready for the news
Some are happy, some are sad
Whoa, gotta let the music play
What the people need is a way to make 'em smile
It ain't so hard to do if you know how
Gotta get the message, get it on through
Oh, now don't you ask me why
Whoa oh listen to the music
Whoa oh listen to the music
Whoa oh listen to the music
All the time
Well I know, you know me, everything I say
Meet me in the country for a day
We'll be happy, and we'll dance
Oh, now come on, let the music play
Whoa oh listen to the music
Whoa oh listen to the music
Whoa oh listen to the music
All the time
Like a lazy flowing river
Surrounding castles in the sky
(I'll fly away, old glory, I'll fly away)
And the crowd is growing bigger
(I'll fly away, old glory, I'll fly away)
Listening for the happy sounds
I got to let them fly
Whoa oh
Whoa oh
Whoa oh listen to the music
All the time
Whoa oh listen to the music
Whoa oh listen to the music
Whoa oh listen to the music
All the time
Whoa oh listen to the music
Whoa oh listen to the music
Whoa oh listen to the music
All the time
Video
Listen To The Music
Meaning & Inspiration
Point of Grace released their rendition of "Listen To The Music" on October 20, 2023, as part of their album "Turn Your Eyes (Songs We Love, Songs You Know) Volume II +." This choice of a well-loved song, originally by The Doobie Brothers, is thoughtfully re-envisioned by the group, transforming a widely recognized tune into an anthem that subtly but profoundly points to a spiritual truth. By taking a song already familiar to many and infusing it with their signature vocal harmonies and a clear faith-based perspective, Point of Grace invites us to reconsider what it means to truly "listen to the music."
At its core, "Listen To The Music" as interpreted by Point of Grace becomes a beautiful commentary on the human condition and the enduring need for hope and joy in a world often marked by sorrow and uncertainty. The opening lines, observing people "getting ready for the news," some "happy, some are sad," capture the diverse emotional landscape of life. This echoes the sentiment found in Ecclesiastes 3:4, reminding us there is "a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance." In this context, the urgent call to "let the music play" transcends mere entertainment; it represents an invitation to embrace the divine harmony and the life-giving message that can penetrate through the world's noise and pain. The lyrics then articulate a universal desire: "What the people need is a way to make 'em smile." Point of Grace, through their ministry, consistently offers exactly this—a pathway to genuine, lasting joy rooted in faith. The "message" to get "on through" then clearly refers to the Gospel, the Good News that offers a true and enduring source of happiness, a message described in Romans 10:15 as beautiful, bringing glad tidings of good things. It's the simple, yet profound truth of God's love and salvation that has the power to transform hearts and bring smiles even in adversity, a joy that the world cannot give or take away, as promised in John 16:22.
The recurring refrain, "Whoa oh listen to the music / All the time," elevates the concept of "music" into a metaphor for an ever-present spiritual communion. It’s a call to constantly tune into the whispers of God, the sounds of His creation, and the praise that continually rises from faithful hearts. This continuous engagement with divine truth and praise is what sustains us. Psalm 98:4-6 encourages us to "shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises. Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, With the lyre and the sound of melody. With trumpets and the sound of the horn Shout joyfully before the King, the Lord." This isn't just about passive listening; it's about actively participating in the joy and worship that emanates from a life connected to Christ. The vision of meeting "in the country for a day" where "we'll be happy, and we'll dance" paints a picture of communal joy and spiritual fellowship, reminiscent of the early church described in Acts 2:46-47, who gathered daily with glad and sincere hearts. It speaks to the beauty of gathering with fellow believers, finding encouragement and shared happiness in the presence of God.
As the song progresses, the imagery of "a lazy flowing river / Surrounding castles in the sky" and the repeated phrase "I'll fly away, old glory, I'll fly away" powerfully shifts the focus toward eternal hope. The "castles in the sky" evoke the promise of a heavenly home, a dwelling place prepared for us by Christ, as mentioned in John 14:2-3. The declaration "I'll fly away, old glory, I'll fly away" is a clear echo of the classic hymn "I'll Fly Away," immediately aligning the secular-leaning phrase with a profound Christian longing for eternity and redemption. It speaks to the ultimate destination of faith, where all sorrows are redeemed, and joy is made complete. The growing crowd "listening for the happy sounds" foreshadows the great multitude described in Revelation 7:9-10, gathered from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne, praising God. Point of Grace, through this inspired cover, effectively channels the universal desire for peace and happiness into a profound spiritual longing for God's eternal presence. Their rendition reminds us that truly listening to the "music" – the divine symphony of creation, redemption, and promised glory – is the true source of solace, inspiration, and unending joy for all seasons of life.