7 Seven The Best of Stryper – Lyrics
August 23, 2008
I¹m alive but am I living?
If I¹m in fear of who I long to be
Of myself I¹m unforgiving
I¹m grasping hope when I believe
(chorus)
We all need Something
We all need Something more
We all-we all-we all-we all
We all need Something else
And Something to live for
Life is short yeah that¹s a given
What¹s here today is gone tomorrow
In a world that¹s lost and driven
To find The Way is to know
For You
I would walk through the fire for you
I would fly even higher for you
My one and only desire is you
But will you ever want me?
(chorus)
I can give you the stars
I can give you the oceans
I can give you the sun and the moon with a view
I can give you the world with undying devotion
But if I lose your heart
then what good will it do?
I¹d run a million miles for you
I’d take on any trial for you
I’d fight any battle and I would die for you
But will you ever know me?
Shining Star
Shining Star for you to see
what your life can truly be
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams will take you very far
When you wish upon a dream
Life ain´t always what it seems
Once you see your light so dear
In the sky so very clear
(chorus)
You´re a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you can truly be
Truly be
Shining star comes into view
Shine it’s watchful light on you
Give you strength to carry on
Make your body big and strong
So if you find yourself in need
Why don´t you listen to his words of heed
Be a giant grain of sand
Words of wisdom yes I can
(chorus x2)
Shining star for you to see, what your life can truly be
Lady
I see you standin’ there, oh so fine
I can’t believe my eyes Girl, I just can’t seem to make you mine
No matter how hard I try
(bridge 1)
I’ve never wanted any one more than you
Girl, I’m hopin’ that you’re wantin’ me too
(chorus)
Lady, I wanna be your man
Lady…
Won’t you tell me what I’ve gotta do
To win over your heart
This feeling inside is something new
It’s tearin’ me apart
(bridge 2)
I never dreamed I would meet someone like you
Won’t you tell me that you’re feelin’ it too
(chorus)
Baby, I’ll love you all I can
Lady…
All For One
Take a look around, won’t ya tell me what you see
Is there love to be found in this world’s pain and misery?
Tell me, will it ever change?
(chorus)
All for one and one for all
Isn’t that the way that it should be
Will we ever change this world?
United we will stand up tall
United we will never fall
If it’s all for one and one for all
Days are going by, its up to you to make a start
Before this world of ours turns to dust and falls apart
Right now I know we can make a change
(chorus)
All for one and one for all
Isn’t that the way that it should be
Will we ever save this world?
United we will stand up tall
United we will never fall
If it’s all for one and one for all
In God We Trust
It’s been said money talks
If so what does it say?
Four simple words we see every day
The rich, the poor
Heaven is for those who choose
Don’t put your trust in money
You’ll lose (again and again)
(chorus)
In God we trust
In Him we must believe
(He is the only way)
In God we trust
His Son we must receive
(Tomorrow’s too late, accept Him today)
Always There For You
Love can be so cold
And loneliness gets old
More than words or broken promises
I want to show you what true love is
(chorus)
I’m always there for you
I’ll always stand by you
When the world has closed the door
And you can’t go on anymore
I’m always there for you
You’ve been hurt before
And you don’t want anymore
There’s a better way for you
Believe in me, I’ll see you through
To Hell With The Devil
Speak of the devil
He’s no friend of mine
To turn from him is what we have in mind
Just a liar and a thief
The word tells us so
We like to let him know
Where he can go
(chorus)
To hell with the devil
To hell with the devil
When things are going wrong
You know who to blame
He will always live
Up to his name
He’s never been the answer
There’s a better way
We are here to rock you
And to say…
Calling On You
Inside of me there is a lonely place
Sometimes I just don’t know it’s there
But when I’m all alone
That’s when I have to face…
(bridge)
The part of me that needs someone
To be by my side that’s when I call on…
(chorus)
You, You make my life complete
You give me all I need
You help me through and through
I’m calling on you
I can’t explain just what You do to me
My love grows stronger everyday
You give me love, You give me company
(bridge 2)
And when I have to face the rain
You bring sunshine into my life
Free
Free to turn away – say goodbye
Free to walk away – and deny
The gift waiting for you
Whispers a still small voice
It’s your choice – you’re..
(chorus)
Free – Free to do what you want to
Choose your own destiny
Free to do what you want to
Free to open up – and believe
Free to simply ask – and receive
There’s no better time than now
You’ve got the right to choose
You can’t lose – you’re…
Honestly
Honestly, I believe in you
Do you trust in me
Patiently, I will stand by you
I will stand beside you faithfully
(bridge)
And through the years
I will be a friend
For always and forever
(chorus)
Call on me and I’ll be there for you
I’m a friend who always will be true
And I love you can’t you see
That I can say I love you honestly
(Solo)
(chorus 2)
Call on me and I’ll be there for you
I’m a friend who always will be true
And I love you can’t you see
That I love you honestly
I will never betray your trust in me
And I love you can’t you see
That I can say I love you honestly
The Way
I want to sing some other way
Always the same, never a change
What can I do to make me feel right
Change all my ways, give up my life
(chorus)
Oh – What did you say?
Oh – Christ is the way
Rockin’ for the One who is the Rock
I feel His strength come into me
Reading His word helps me to see
I feel so new, I want to sing
Feeling His joy in everything
(chorus)
Oh – What can I say?
Oh – Christ is the way
Rockin’ for the One who is the Rock
Rockin’ for the One who is the Rock
Soldiers Under Command
We are the soldiers under God’s command
We hold His two-edged sword within our hands
We’re not ashamed to stand up for what’s right
We win without sin, it’s not by our might
And we’re fighting all the sin
And the good book — it says we’ll win!
(chorus)
Soldiers, Soldiers, under command
Soldiers, Soldiers, fighting the Lords battle plan
Are you a soldier under God’s command
Help fight the good fight, join us while you can
The battle that’s waiting is fought so easily
Through Him, without sin there is victory
And were fighting all the sin And the good book — it says we’ll win!
Makes Me Wanna Sing
We’re gonna rock and have a good time
Tonight’s the night, the night we move
Together we will stand to rock the land
We’re gonna rock for something new
We’re gonna rock for something true
Tonight’s the night so let’s lift up our hands
(chorus)
Jesus, King, King of Kings
Jesus, makes me wanna sing
He makes me want to jump around
He keeps my feet above the ground
Tonight the night it’s best to rock the land
We’re gonna rock for something new
We’re gonna rock for something true
Tonight’s the night so let’s lift up our hands
Reach Out
I was looking for the answer all the time
Always looking, never finding
I was empty inside
Falling into darkness
Needing the light to see
Reaching out for shelter
Then He set me free
(chorus)
I reached out, You reach out, He’ll reach out today
I reached out, You reach out, He’ll reach out today
If you’re looking for the answer, now this is the time
To stop looking and start finding that feeling inside
You don’t need the darkness
When there’s a light to see
He’ll provide the shelter
And He’ll set you free
(chorus)
I’ll reach out, I’ll reach out
I’ll reach out, I’ll reach out today
Oh, reach out today
Oh, reach out today
Oh, reach out today
Oh, reach out today
I’ll reach out today
From Wrong To Right
I’ve changed my ways from wrong to right.
The devil never pays, no, he robs just like a thief in the night
So many bands give the devil all the glory
It’s hard to understand, we want to change the story
We want to rock one way, on and on.
You’ll see the light some day
All say Jesus is the way.
Satan is a fool and it’s so insane.
Some people think he’s cool, you play with fire,
You’ll feel the pain.
Why lose when you could win?
Give God a try.
The devil’s not your friend, the truth is not a lie.
I’ve changed my ways from wrong to wright
Evil never pays, no, the truth is not a lie.
Loving You
I was so confused, not knowing what to do with myself.
I was being used, blinded I was headed for hell.
Then God saved me, pulled me from the heat.
It’s always on my mind.
What a blessing that was sent to me.
Together we will shine and…
(chorus)
I’m loving you.
I’m loving you.
I’m loving you.
I’m loving you.
Anger in my heart, life was such a drag for me.
Then I made a start to serve the living God, now I’m free.
You’re my whole life, you’re my lasting dream.
It’s always on my mind.
What a blessing that was sent to me.
Together we will shine and…
Believe
Look what we can do
When we get together
And give support
To those on the lines
It’s our sons and daughters
Our sisters and brothers
Let’s show them we cared
If they lived or died
(chorus)
In this land of freedom
There’s riots in the streets
All in the name of peace
If we stand in unity
We’ll win with dignity
Our strength has said it all
Pray and believe
The wars through the ages
Have taken so many lives
I think of their faces
And the fear in their eyes
With hearts made of courage
And souls filled with fire
Those who fight for their freedom
Let’s lift their names higher
(chorus)
1988 | THUD Sweat & Cheers – The Enigma Metal Compilation | Enigma Records
August 23, 2008
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This is a rare 20 track promotional CD (EPRO-132) by Enigma Records. It contains artist from all their lables; Enigma, Medusa, Restless, Torrid, Metal Blade, Synthicide & GWR Records.
One thing that makes this CD unique is that it containes a track by Stryper (The Reign), Mass (Turn It All Around), Barren Cross (Imaginary Music) |
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| The Reign – Stryper | |||
1993 | The Holiday Collection Vol III | MCA Records
August 23, 2008
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This is a very rare unopened CD. |
| Oh Come All Ye Faithful – Stryper |
2006 | Ultimate Music Makeover (The Songs Of Michael W. Smith) | Rocketown Records – Sony BMG
August 23, 2008
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Stryper cover the hit song Friends. |
| Friends – Stryper |
2006 Loud ‘n Clear | An Unauthorized Biography & DVD
August 23, 2008
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This is the infamous reprint of the “Loud ‘n Clear” book & DVD.It’s release was delayed by the band needing to approve the additional chapter and corrections. They also didn’t like the idea of a low budget DVD. So I don’t know if they ever worked it out because the book had the Stryper “logo” removed and it was changed from an “authorized biography” to “unauthorized biography”. The DVD was only available to the first pre-orders. It is a camcorder documentary by the authors. It contains some of the interviews that went into the book, Footage from the Stryper expo exhibit, etc… Tim Gaines takes you around a music store (I think he word there) and then takes them (the authors) around to the Stryper house and garage that it all started & much more. Defiantly a nice rare collectible! |
2001 Loud ‘n Clear | An Authorized Biography
August 23, 2008
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This is the rare first edition Stryper book “Loud ‘n Clear” by Dale Erickson and Jesse Sturdevant. The first version was printed in 2001 and released to the public at the Stryper Expo 2 in California.
Quick background on the book: Dale and Jesse took nearly 2 years to research and write this book. They spent over a month solid with the members going through their history in meticulous detail, asking thousands of questions. They spent even more hours on the phone trying to get the facts straight, since the facts came from 4 different views. At the Stryper Expo 2 in May of 2001, they quickly sold out as hundreds of people clamored to the table to snatch a copy and have it signed by the authers and the band. There are very rare and many never seen before photos in the book. The book consists of about 13 chapters, covering their earliest beginnings in great detail, their childhood, formation of the band, in depth info on each album and tour, their rise to stardom and yes, their controversial “Against the Law” period. We not only interviewed the band, but their family members, former employees, record company executives, and many others. |
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| My copy is signed by Robert, Oz & Tim | ||
1990/91 Against The Law | All Access & Meet in Greet Passes
August 23, 2008
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Here we have an All Access pass for the 1990-1991 ATL tour and two of the guest meet in greet passes. |
198? Stryper Fan Club – Flash Light
August 23, 2008
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This is a rare Stryper Fan Club Flash Light pen style. New, still wrapped. I am unsure of the date this was release, if you happen to know please let me know so I can update this. contact me > | |
1986 Stryper Fan Club Patch
August 23, 2008
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Here we have a Stryper Fan Club patch. Unused Mint. From the design with the triangle shield I am guessing it came out in the “To Hell With The Devil” era. |
1994 Stryper / Janice Sweet letter
August 23, 2008
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Here is a letter I received from Stryper / Janice Sweet. It is post marked 04/26/94. I remember writing to find out what merchandise was available and if there was any new Stryper news.
Page 1 is a letter with an update on her (Janice Sweet) life and it introducing the “Solid Rock Review” fanzine that she was starting. Page 2 is an order form for the fanzine as well as info and pricing on Classified, Business ads. Page 3 is an official Stryper merchandise order form. I even filled it out with the things I wanted back then but never mailed it. I can’t believe I saved this letter. Very cool item indeed. |
