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How Many Songs Does It Take To Save The World?

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by Elias Dummer released 2022-06-24 Uploaded 2023-07-20 14:48:11
Written by Elias Dummer

Genre: Folk/Roots

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Lyrics

If I sing a new song
It had better be one worth singing
Not just for a quick buck
God knows that these verses don’t bring it
You cried for justice while I hummed a tune
You call the righteous now I’m asking You
Tell me, how many songs does it take to save the world?

If I sing a new song
It had better be one I’m living
Not just sunday morning
A cup of coffee, high notes, and giving
You want us faithful
We bargain for power
You want the whole thing
I offered an hour
Tell me, how many songs does it take to save the world? 

‘cause if there’s one song
Well I’ll die to sing it
Don’t care bout hit songs
Preached to the choir
Wake up, You giant!
Quit lullabying
Tell me, how many songs does it take to save the world?

If I sing a new song
It had better ring out with justice
Not just for its own sake
With tired lines and old borrowed phrases 
When yours is kingdom, don’t need market share?
You’d kick over tables in our house of prayer 
Tell me, how many songs does it take to save the world?

‘cause if there’s one song
Im gonna sing it
Don’t care bout hit songs
Preach to the choir
Wake up, You giant!
Quit lullabying
Tell me, how many songs does it take to save the world?

(one) God is with You and His song is 
(love) more than strong enough to rescue 
(come) He’s delighted so be silent
And You’ll hear that He’s been singing

Biography

Elias Dummer is a Canadian songwriter, recording artist, and entrepreneur who first gained prominence as the frontman of The City Harmonic, a Covenant and Juno-awarded band where he served as the principal songwriter. Known for his thoughtful prose, dynamic musicality, and spirited presence, Elias has amassed over 100 million streams, 13 GMA Canada Covenant Awards, and recurring chart appearances the world over. He’s appeared on many of music’s biggest stages and has been published or featured on internationally recognized platforms, including NBC, CBC, Christianity Today, Relevant Magazine, The Washington Post and The Huffington Post... [more]