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Upon This Rock is the fourth track on Newsboys' fourth album, Not Ashamed. It was released as a radio single. The music was composed by Peter Furler and Corey Pryor, and the lyrics were written by Furler, Steve Taylor, and someone listed as "D. Liles," of uncertain identity.

Lyrics[]

Chasing after the rainbow's end
left me clutching a fistful of wind.
That last adventure must have been just a waste of my time.
Ten pleasures for every wish.
Twenty scratches for every itch.
One hundred ways to catch a fish.
Just a waste of my time.

Dead beats, dead end streets, every step I falter.
Fill my cup, fill me up, take me to the altar.

Upon this rock I've a reason.
Upon this rock I am strong.
Upon this rock I've a reason.
I'm standing where I belong.

Wish I hadn't built as big a house.
Makes it hard to catch a little mouse.
(I'd chase it but I'm feeling drowsy,
all from wasting my time.)

I need a glimpse of my calling now,
get my feet back behind the plow.
This idle age will not allow
just a waste of my time.
This day burn away every indecision.
Angst-free anchor me.
Make my life a mission

Upon this rock I've a reason.
Upon this rock I am strong.
Upon this rock I've a reason.
I'm standing where I belong.

lyrics from the sleeve insert of "Not Ashamed"

Trivia[]

Scripture references[]

  • The phrase, "Upon this rock," is a reference to Psalm 18:2.


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