I recently came back to the faith after a long absence, and this is one of the few parts of Christian pop culture I remember ever seeing when I was a teenager in the 90s. This song is so good and it has stayed in my mind for almost 30 years until this day! Wow, it's still so good. The vocals almost remind me of Blink 182 meets Queen! Jesus saves.
same here! im still goth/punk/metal and still hearing my fav bands, but DC talk and POD were such an important part of my life (i was raised as Christian) i got such a bad experience with the church, but this music and the gospels never left me, recently i came back in a new church where i feel i belong.
@jasonvoorhees5640 because they went from being a rap group to a more mainstream pop sound. Toby Mac talked a lot about it a few years ago how he sort of felt out of place in the group when that happened, but he was glad to have done it because it stretched him as an artist. But that's essentially why people thought they sold out, starting with the Jesus Freak album.
Kevin Max is so underrated....Although I love Michael's voice, I have to admit that Kevin's voice is so incredibly distinctive...he simply does not sound like anyone else out there...period!
@@rodrigonavarro8242 I didn't realise we had a genuine heart reader in the peanut gallery. Nice to meet you. Can you tell me the number I'm thinking of?
My dad had this album when I was a little kid and he and I jammed to it all the time. Every time I go on youtube to listen to DC Talk I always get that feeling of nostalgia. TobyMac is good and so is Newsboys, but the old stuff will always be the best.
I could make a contrived comment about not being religious & liking the band, but i'll just say this. I may not be a follower of the christian faith, but I've always loved dc talks music. It's pure at heart, the group works fantastically together with amazing vocals, harmonics, & great rap from Toby Mac. They stay true to their spiritual beliefs, & i have not yet listened to a song pumped out by them in the past that has degraded or attacked anyone for any reasoning (race, sexuality, other religious, etc). Honestly, probably the only christian band i listen to for purely the reasoning that they make both good music & have fantastic lyricist (unless they wrote the lyrics to a good chunk of their hits), & only describe their spirituality at heart & it's affects on themselves as individuals & those that they care for around them. Good band, good music!
I know it's been a year but I just gotta say I love this comment! I mean, I know Atheists and other non Christians who love bands like Skillet, RED, TFK, etc....but it's really cool that some like D.C Talk!
Um, have you listened to Toby Mac lately? Its funny when a band gets popular people call them sell outs even if they did it their own way. Toby is making songs that would be mainstream radio hits, but they aren't. Know why? Because the secular world cannot listen to the truth he speaks.
This music is for everyone, it's like 90 folk music. It has direct meaning to a former member of the band, but tells a story about someone YOU know so far gone. Not a great feeling
I remember when this song came out, one of our local stations was playing it right regular, and then they discovered it was Christian, and IMMEDIATELY PULLED IT!
I’m pretty sure everyone knew who DC TALK was by this point, it was post Jesus Freak, which WAS played on all of the radio stations! However, it may have been pulled for other reasons 🤷🏻♀️
Kevin Max does have an amazing gift from God, a God given voice. But the whole band are extremily talented in all there special way. Have been a blessing to me
Always agreed about the part at 2:18. The rest doesn't give me the Pink Floyd "Breathe" effect, but for some reason I always got a Beatles vibe from it. It's a combination that should only kinda work, but it works great!
This was a spectacular Afro-American/Caucasian mix of sorts, a trio of talented musical prodigies hell-bent on serving God through their chants, singing, and banging of drums. Their hip-hop Afro-American beats got the children dancing in the streets.
All I can think of that all the fame and talent in the world does not bring us closer to God. Only when we seek him in spirit and truth. I pray for those who have wondered off.
'What if I Stumble' by them is REALLY great, it's one of my favorites. I've been obssessed with them since I was like... oh gosh, since the 90's, when I was younger than five and I'm STILL obssessed. Totally agree--they NEVER should have broken up, they were the best!
Hello Terra yes I agree I've been hearing that song lately from them never heard before till recently I've heard of this song my friend but I like what if I stumble interesting last name you have is it really Eden?
Oh so true. That's always been one of my top 3 favorites I'd say. This one too. My friend was just something else ❤ Honestly all of the songs off this album (Supernatural) and Jesus Freak are great. That's
I heard your record on the telephone It was my cousin, Joan She picked it up from the top 40 rack and then I read your interview in Rolling Stone You threw the boys a bone And so I genuinely felt obliged to call I know You never meant to hurt us, man We're just a baby band You found a quicker way To scale the wall of fame The situation's awfully dim Should we up and go with him? No way [no way, 1, 2, 3, 4] We know exactly where you are, and you're gone [my friend] Don't know exactly where you're coming from You've gone away my friend We know exactly where you are, and you're gone [my friend] Don't know exactly where you're coming from Have you gone astray [gone] I saw your video on VH-1 Looks like they spent a ton How does it feel to be the flavor for a spell And I remember when you used to say "Jesus is the way" I never thought I'd see your light begin to fade The situation's awfully dim Should we up and go with him? No way (no way, 1, 2, 3, 4) We know exactly where you are, and you're gone [my friend] Don't know exactly where you're coming from You've gone away my friend We know exactly where you are, and you're gone [my friend] Don't know exactly where you're coming from Have you gone astray [gone] Don't think we don't miss you [We think about you every day] We still love you anyway (Love don't go away) There's still this burning question (I got to know) Why? (What will people think when they Hear that I'm a Jesus freak?) Ah, ah, ah (hey) (While this is something of fantasy) (The moral of the story is) (To stick with your friends) Ah, ah, ah, ah (hey) Ah, ah, ah, (hey) Ah, ah, ah (hey, hey, 1, 2, 3, 4) Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, and you're gone [my friend] Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, so long You've gone away, my friend Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, and you're gone [my friend] Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, so long We'll see you someday Wish you well Na, na, na, na, na, my friend
When discussing moral values, biblical standards & how we should conduct our lives this is NOT A DEMOCRACY. IT'S A THEOCRACY! God makes the rules! He is creator, judge and law giver! He is soveriegn, omnipotent, omnipresent, immutable, transcendent, all encompassing, incomprehensible, majestic & just. In the end every tongue, nation, & all of creation will bow and proclaim Jesus as Lord of Lords & King of Kings. This will not be subject to discussion or debate!!!!!!
This song is about selling out. The man in the stretcher is a metaphor symbolizing one of the members in the group selling out. It is a spiritual death. It is a realization of the temptation to seek fortune and fame instead of living their lives for God. At the end of the video it shows each member Keith, Toby and Michael emerging from the stretcher as if to say that was a close call what was I thinking.
So sad when the band broke up! 😢 I follow Toby Mac and Michael Tait (on Newsboys❤).. on social media HUGE FAN OF NEWSBOYS AND TOBY MAC. I mostly listen to Toby Mac!! I love his music 🎶
Absolutely Amazing Video.....I had only heard the song.....they have to have created the most overlooked catalouge of Music that mainstream media .....ignored.
Guys I miss you. My spotify playlist is full of our songs. You helped me overcome my urge to listen to wordly rap songs God bless you Decent Christian Talk
No clue if people will see this, and I imagine what I have to say will go against the target audience, but here goes anyway. This was my first exposure to DC Talk, which became my first exposure to Kevin Max, which became my first exposure to long hair being okay on guys and electronic music existing (Many of Kevin's solo works followed electronic music vibes, and in my extremely conservative background I was only allowed to watch his videos and listen to his music because he was a Christian singer). This song was always my favorite, and it became extremely important to help me cope with the loss of my high school friend, who was forced to move back to his home state. Knowing exactly where he was, but he was gone. It took on a completely different meaning years later (after high school) when I learned from a mutual friend he had taken his own life. He was with a person who months into their relationship came out as a trans man, and the former stayed with them, also coming out to his family as gay. His boyfriend confided in me after the fact that it was always known he identified as a man and contributed to them getting together. Both were rejected by their respective families and cast out. The turmoil destroyed their relationship, and he couldn't take it. The police report said they found his body in an alley and he had died from exposure. He never told us he was gay. In hindsight it was obvious, but I had no idea what love even was let alone it was possible to feel that way for the same sex. I wish I could've done more for him; it was the worst way to realize I was bisexual.
Even when I walked away for a while, I'd put DC talk on and it would remind, it's never too late to or you've never wandered too far from God to come back, been saved now 4 years. Man our LORD IS AMAZING
I disagree. They’re still good friends and Kevin’s still a Christian. Glad he has the bravery and freespiritedness to be honest in his deconstruction yayyyyy
Haha you’re funny, I called this when this sing came out. Yet kevin is still trying to make his new band work. I really how he is able to make this really true.
This song brings back so many memories. I was in high school when this album came out and it was a good theme for our youth group for that summer. I was sad when the broke up.
Michael and his voice is far superior compared to anyone else. Some people are nothing but traders, and their only in it for their own selfish reasons. People need to realize life should always be 24/7 focused on Jesus Christ putting him first, and God's word and truth! I'm so glad and constantly praying that Michael has never lost sight of that! I have meant him more than once and counting, and Michael is the most incredible person, and gentleman I have ever talked to. I absolutely LOVE Mr. Michael Tait! ❤️🙏🏼✝️
R U good enough 4 Heaven? hav u ever lied? hav u ever stolen? hav ever have sex outside of marriage? u ever hate anyone? you ever use God's name in vain? if so, God sees you as a liar a thief an adulterer a fornicator a blasphemer and a hater at heart and you have to face God on Judgement Day! innocent or guilty? Heaven or Hell? Revelation 21 says all liars will have their part in the Lake of Fire! .,..,.,..,.,..,.,Holy Bible says no Thief no adulterer in a fornicator no blasphemer and no hater by any means shall inherit the Kingdom of Heaven!you broke God's laws but Jesus Paid your fine! if you turn from sin and Trust in Christ God will forgive! if you refuse to turn from sin and Trust in Christ then you must pay for your own sins against God yourself on the day of judgement!
A haunting song dedicated to all of the famous people who were raised Christian but has "gone astray" or didn't even try to share the word at their platforms.
As a non religious person, I always admired the way these guys let their beliefs influence their music rather than dictate it. They brought a positive message and stayed true to what they believed in without preachy or pandering. Ironically, these guys got me started on the road of figuring out my own musical tastes which now includes some pretty "sacrilegious" stuff like a loooooot of extremely heavy metal which I personally think is hilarious.
@@joepope5793 exactly. As well the guys from Black Sabbath are Christian. In the more extreme realm of metal Morbid Angel's drummer who left due to his beliefs but stayed with Terrorizer Pete Sandoval is a Christian. Ralph Santolla of Obituary, Deicide, i believe he was in Death he's a Catholic.
You have everything to gain from seeking the Lord. Please reach out to Him today. He loves you more than you can ever know and once you find Him, He will be actively involved in your life daily.
Spring, 1998..sophomore yr high school....my Christian rock friend, whose Alternative rock brother i had a crush on, played this for me.... I thought it was kinda cool. It wasnt Oasis or our lady peace or Bush or NIN, but it was cool. Thats alp
Bro... DC talk was my childhood I remember listening to them on my walkman I'm not a Christian anymore but I still listen to Jesus freak and coloured people from time to time
This song is about where someone who was an firm believer in Christ has gone astray and ended up losing himself spiritually. Now he is spiritually dead.
Summer of 1999, on a youth group trip to Astroworld, watching them perform this. Actually got asked on my very first date at this concert :) Great memories.
Despite being a Christian i never enjoyed modern Christian music, but it's bands like this that allow me to listen to music with a christian background.
Been a DC Talk fan for decades and this is the first time I've ever seen this video! They were truly inspiring and to see each of them doing so well and continuing to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world is pure joy. God bless you Kevin, Toby and Michael. And while I'm at it, what a unique amazing voice Kevin has.
How has it taken me until now to discover this good music lol I liked Kevin Max back in the day, and I think I was irritated that you don't hear him as much in DC Talk, so that's probably why.
See!? Popular Christian music doesn't have to be the refuge of the bland, boring, talentless hacks who couldn't make it in any other area of the music industry. DC Talk proved it. I'm not a Christian, but I'll always crank up the radio when I hear Toby, Michael, or (especially) Kevin.
Good to see that they're all still making music. Funny how Kevin ended up as the new lead of Audio Adrenaline and Mike ended up as the new lead for the Newsboys.Dc Talk, Audio Adrenaline and the Newsboys were my top 3 bands in the 90's.
Siiiigh they just don't make um like this anymore lol. I like to see CCM bands have fun in their music videos, Newsboys, Audio A. and DC Talk were always best for that :) Good to see other bands are picking that up like MercyMe.
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matthew 7:1-2 We don't know what is inside anyone's heart except for God, so don't judge, just pray. There is nothing else to be said on the matter...
DC Talk will always be a go to band. Staple in my life's music since I was a kid. Now I share them with my kids. Classic 💯% Thankful for their inspiration to follow and imitate Jesus!
Each one of the group, made a promise to never leave their faith in Christ. If fame was harmful to them, they would make a song about it to remember them to not be a quitter. This is the song.
I recently came back to the faith after a long absence, and this is one of the few parts of Christian pop culture I remember ever seeing when I was a teenager in the 90s. This song is so good and it has stayed in my mind for almost 30 years until this day! Wow, it's still so good. The vocals almost remind me of Blink 182 meets Queen! Jesus saves.
I love song 🎵
What do you mean you came back to the faith? Are you living in obedience to the Word of God?
same here! im still goth/punk/metal and still hearing my fav bands, but DC talk and POD were such an important part of my life (i was raised as Christian) i got such a bad experience with the church, but this music and the gospels never left me, recently i came back in a new church where i feel i belong.
@@SugarRevengeRomesus Jesus never left you !
Smash mouth meets Pink Floyd
Love the meaning of this song. Falling away from God where once their faith was so strong. Don’t lose that faith. God is always there by your side.
that isn't what this song's about. This is a response to the Christian Mainstream fans that felt DC talk sold out.
I love song 🎵
@@baldridgeroy DC Talk doesn’t exist anymore and no they never sold out. I love their music from the late 80’s.
@jasonvoorhees5640 because they went from being a rap group to a more mainstream pop sound. Toby Mac talked a lot about it a few years ago how he sort of felt out of place in the group when that happened, but he was glad to have done it because it stretched him as an artist. But that's essentially why people thought they sold out, starting with the Jesus Freak album.
Not always
2021 and still my favorite christian band. JESUS IS THE WAY!
2022!!!
2022 and yes
I love song 🎵
2024 canción eterna.
Kevin Max is so underrated....Although I love Michael's voice, I have to admit that Kevin's voice is so incredibly distinctive...he simply does not sound like anyone else out there...period!
Kevin Max's apostasy brought me here.
DC Talk’s arrangements great but yes Kevin Max had unique vocal talent, akin to Queen Freddie Mercury, my opinion.
@@DAANBRO he sounds like him a lot!
I love song
I love song 🎶
@@rodrigonavarro8242 I didn't realise we had a genuine heart reader in the peanut gallery. Nice to meet you. Can you tell me the number I'm thinking of?
Christian music now is still Amazing but this is something else.
V6 Nation I agree this song honestly feels like their master work
I still find this song/video as cool as I did when I was a kid.
MUH NOSTALGIA!
My dad had this album when I was a little kid and he and I jammed to it all the time. Every time I go on youtube to listen to DC Talk I always get that feeling of nostalgia. TobyMac is good and so is Newsboys, but the old stuff will always be the best.
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Same here. Only, now I know that the friend they are talking about is not dead
caraca, todas as noites meu pai colocava essa música para mim, isto é nostalgico
I could make a contrived comment about not being religious & liking the band, but i'll just say this. I may not be a follower of the christian faith, but I've always loved dc talks music. It's pure at heart, the group works fantastically together with amazing vocals, harmonics, & great rap from Toby Mac. They stay true to their spiritual beliefs, & i have not yet listened to a song pumped out by them in the past that has degraded or attacked anyone for any reasoning (race, sexuality, other religious, etc). Honestly, probably the only christian band i listen to for purely the reasoning that they make both good music & have fantastic lyricist (unless they wrote the lyrics to a good chunk of their hits), & only describe their spirituality at heart & it's affects on themselves as individuals & those that they care for around them. Good band, good music!
+Mdkirk95 I'm with yu...not a Christian by any means but I've always respected the band/
I know it's been a year but I just gotta say I love this comment! I mean, I know Atheists and other non Christians who love bands like Skillet, RED, TFK, etc....but it's really cool that some like D.C Talk!
Um, have you listened to Toby Mac lately?
Its funny when a band gets popular people call them sell outs even if they did it their own way. Toby is making songs that would be mainstream radio hits, but they aren't. Know why? Because the secular world cannot listen to the truth he speaks.
This music is for everyone, it's like 90 folk music. It has direct meaning to a former member of the band, but tells a story about someone YOU know so far gone. Not a great feeling
I’m not religious at all either and I’m also a fan.
DC Talk was awesome at being deep but simple enough for anyone to understand.
Seems like the Bible itself
Anyone else watch and listen to this on repeat?
ALWAYS!
I do
Yep
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I do a lot
I remember when this song came out, one of our local stations was playing it right regular, and then they discovered it was Christian, and IMMEDIATELY PULLED IT!
They did that on several radio stations, cause I remember that too.
No. This is not true at all. Stop pretending to be persecuted.
Manatee Power that’s not persecution. They were just stating what happened.
I’m pretty sure everyone knew who DC TALK was by this point, it was post Jesus Freak, which WAS played on all of the radio stations! However, it may have been pulled for other reasons 🤷🏻♀️
I thought it happened exactly the tother way around. Gospel radios stopped playing this song when they found it it was being played in MTV, VH1..
Atheist here, I give DC Talk their due, “Supernatural” is a good album and this is a great song off it.
No worries if you are an atheist. These guys honestly were never really Christians
Kevin Max does have an amazing gift from God, a God given voice. But the whole band are extremily talented in all there special way. Have been a blessing to me
DC Talk, I admire you for being a Christian band.
I only respect you for believing the same thing as me. Christians suck
Can we just talk about how beautiful Kevin is?!!!
The part in the operating room trying to revive Tait is, literally, dizzyingly phenomenal. That is the part I replay over and over.
I replay the ending dance montage over and over. It is glorious and stout.
I love the Pink Floyd vibe in this song! Such a talented group, and using their talent to further the Kingdom of God - right on!!
2:18 i thought for a sec the same lol
The whole song reminded me of Muse before Muse was a thing.
Their music is superior by today's standards
bc the segment at 2:18 is a straight rip-off of "Breathe (In the Air)"
Always agreed about the part at 2:18. The rest doesn't give me the Pink Floyd "Breathe" effect, but for some reason I always got a Beatles vibe from it. It's a combination that should only kinda work, but it works great!
This was a spectacular Afro-American/Caucasian mix of sorts, a trio of talented musical prodigies hell-bent on serving God through their chants, singing, and banging of drums. Their hip-hop Afro-American beats got the children dancing in the streets.
Funny thing is the hip hop beat comes completely from a white dude in this group
I’m agnostic but don’t you mean heaven-bent? 😂
The family of Christ Jesus is beautiful.
Its sad how not a lot of the younger people today know this band. I'm sixteen, and I love this band.
Also, the dancing doctors at the end was amazing🤣
Yeah it's a pretty standard line dance thing... but... dressed differently.
All I can think of that all the fame and talent in the world does not bring us closer to God. Only when we seek him in spirit and truth. I pray for those who have wondered off.
'What if I Stumble' by them is REALLY great, it's one of my favorites. I've been obssessed with them since I was like... oh gosh, since the 90's, when I was younger than five and I'm STILL obssessed. Totally agree--they NEVER should have broken up, they were the best!
Hello Terra yes I agree I've been hearing that song lately from them never heard before till recently I've heard of this song my friend but I like what if I stumble interesting last name you have is it really Eden?
Oh so true. That's always been one of my top 3 favorites I'd say. This one too. My friend was just something else ❤
Honestly all of the songs off this album (Supernatural) and Jesus Freak are great. That's
Agree that is also my favorite song
I pray for my lost family. 🙏 dad took everyone to church, I'm the only saved one.
Don't ever stop. You may not see it for yourself, but God is always working behind the scenes. That seed was planted.
@that70space , thankyou.
I still have the cassette of DC Talk's "Jesus Freak." Yep, I'm that old.
Good song (and video).
It's 2020, and still listen to this occasionally...
I heard your record on the telephone
It was my cousin, Joan
She picked it up from the top 40 rack and then
I read your interview in Rolling Stone
You threw the boys a bone
And so I genuinely felt obliged to call
I know You never meant to hurt us, man
We're just a baby band
You found a quicker way
To scale the wall of fame
The situation's awfully dim
Should we up and go with him?
No way [no way, 1, 2, 3, 4]
We know exactly where you are, and you're gone [my friend]
Don't know exactly where you're coming from
You've gone away my friend
We know exactly where you are, and you're gone [my friend]
Don't know exactly where you're coming from
Have you gone astray [gone]
I saw your video on VH-1
Looks like they spent a ton
How does it feel to be the flavor for a spell
And I remember when you used to say
"Jesus is the way"
I never thought I'd see your light begin to fade
The situation's awfully dim
Should we up and go with him?
No way (no way, 1, 2, 3, 4)
We know exactly where you are, and you're gone [my friend]
Don't know exactly where you're coming from
You've gone away my friend
We know exactly where you are, and you're gone [my friend]
Don't know exactly where you're coming from
Have you gone astray [gone]
Don't think we don't miss you
[We think about you every day]
We still love you anyway
(Love don't go away)
There's still this burning question
(I got to know) Why?
(What will people think when they
Hear that I'm a Jesus freak?)
Ah, ah, ah (hey)
(While this is something of fantasy)
(The moral of the story is)
(To stick with your friends)
Ah, ah, ah, ah (hey)
Ah, ah, ah, (hey)
Ah, ah, ah (hey, hey, 1, 2, 3, 4)
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, and you're gone [my friend]
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, so long
You've gone away, my friend
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, and you're gone [my friend]
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, so long
We'll see you someday
Wish you well
Na, na, na, na, na, my friend
When discussing moral values, biblical standards & how we should conduct our lives this is NOT A DEMOCRACY. IT'S A THEOCRACY! God makes the rules! He is creator, judge and law giver! He is soveriegn, omnipotent, omnipresent, immutable, transcendent, all encompassing, incomprehensible, majestic & just. In the end every tongue, nation, & all of creation will bow and proclaim Jesus as Lord of Lords & King of Kings. This will not be subject to discussion or debate!!!!!!
well I agree, but who are you arguing against? I mean how is this related to the song?
This song brings back some great memories of going to their concerts when I was young. DC Talk is still the best and always will be.
This song is about selling out. The man in the stretcher is a metaphor symbolizing one of the members in the group selling out. It is a spiritual death. It is a realization of the temptation to seek fortune and fame instead of living their lives for God. At the end of the video it shows each member Keith, Toby and Michael emerging from the stretcher as if to say that was a close call what was I thinking.
The video is very appealing. The choreography is very creative and well done. A very original video, and of course, the song is great as well.
First saw them on Fast Forward years ago on my local tv channel ... loved them since then ... this song still sounds amazing all these years later ...
Agreed !
My Word! Me too!
So sad when the band broke up! 😢 I follow Toby Mac and Michael Tait (on Newsboys❤).. on social media HUGE FAN OF NEWSBOYS AND TOBY MAC. I mostly listen to Toby Mac!! I love his music 🎶
Absolutely Amazing Video.....I had only heard the song.....they have to have created the most overlooked catalouge of Music that mainstream media .....ignored.
Guys I miss you. My spotify playlist is full of our songs.
You helped me overcome my urge to listen to wordly rap songs
God bless you Decent Christian Talk
That is wonderful, Amen to that.
is that what it stands for?
@@newsgirlnotashamed2211 yes it is!
first heard in 1998. now listening in 2021. still cool!!
No clue if people will see this, and I imagine what I have to say will go against the target audience, but here goes anyway.
This was my first exposure to DC Talk, which became my first exposure to Kevin Max, which became my first exposure to long hair being okay on guys and electronic music existing (Many of Kevin's solo works followed electronic music vibes, and in my extremely conservative background I was only allowed to watch his videos and listen to his music because he was a Christian singer).
This song was always my favorite, and it became extremely important to help me cope with the loss of my high school friend, who was forced to move back to his home state. Knowing exactly where he was, but he was gone.
It took on a completely different meaning years later (after high school) when I learned from a mutual friend he had taken his own life. He was with a person who months into their relationship came out as a trans man, and the former stayed with them, also coming out to his family as gay. His boyfriend confided in me after the fact that it was always known he identified as a man and contributed to them getting together. Both were rejected by their respective families and cast out. The turmoil destroyed their relationship, and he couldn't take it. The police report said they found his body in an alley and he had died from exposure.
He never told us he was gay. In hindsight it was obvious, but I had no idea what love even was let alone it was possible to feel that way for the same sex. I wish I could've done more for him; it was the worst way to realize I was bisexual.
Years later and DC talk is still my go to Christian music.
Even when I walked away for a while, I'd put DC talk on and it would remind, it's never too late to or you've never wandered too far from God to come back, been saved now 4 years. Man our LORD IS AMAZING
@@HomageToTheSoundsur god is evil
I saw them in concert when I was younger they are the real deal .... I'm so glad I introduced my teenage daughter to them 🇺🇸
This song still rips after all these years. Love these dudes.
Breaks my heart that now this song applies to Kevin..praying for u man
i have to be honest, when i read his comments, i had no clue what he was even talking about. Universal christ?
I disagree. They’re still good friends and Kevin’s still a Christian. Glad he has the bravery and freespiritedness to be honest in his deconstruction yayyyyy
Agreed. Universal Christianity isn't Biblical.
Haha you’re funny, I called this when this sing came out. Yet kevin is still trying to make his new band work. I really how he is able to make this really true.
When I heard I came back to this song immediately...
I watch this on vhs when I was a little kid and I love their music 🎸❤
This song is still a jam. There are so many layers here.
This song brings back so many memories. I was in high school when this album came out and it was a good theme for our youth group for that summer. I was sad when the broke up.
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Joshua Strickland They are doing a reunion.
I cannot get over how much I like this music video.
Kevin Max has the coolest voice ever. So unique. While I like the band, he's the main reason that I listen. I can't get enough.
Michael and his voice is far superior compared to anyone else. Some people are nothing but traders, and their only in it for their own selfish reasons. People need to realize life should always be 24/7 focused on Jesus Christ putting him first, and God's word and truth! I'm so glad and constantly praying that Michael has never lost sight of that! I have meant him more than once and counting, and Michael is the most incredible person, and gentleman I have ever talked to. I absolutely LOVE Mr. Michael Tait! ❤️🙏🏼✝️
I'm an atheist, but this is one of my favorite songs lol
Don’t be mad at me for saying this, but I highly recommend watching a movie called Gods Not Dead. It raises some very good points
R
U
good
enough
4 Heaven?
hav u ever lied? hav u ever stolen? hav ever have sex outside of marriage?
u ever hate anyone? you ever use God's name in vain? if so, God sees you as a liar a thief an adulterer a fornicator a blasphemer and a hater at heart and you have to face God on Judgement Day! innocent or guilty? Heaven or Hell?
Revelation 21 says all liars will have their part in the Lake of Fire!
.,..,.,..,.,..,.,Holy Bible says no Thief no adulterer in a fornicator no blasphemer and no hater by any means shall inherit the Kingdom of Heaven!you broke God's laws but Jesus Paid your fine! if you turn from sin and Trust in Christ God will forgive!
if you refuse to turn from sin and Trust in Christ then you must pay for your own sins against God yourself on the day of judgement!
god doesnt sit on clowd, god is about helping others and not be dick who doesnt help give money
Same here. HAHAHAHAHA' I like this song
Hilarious seeig you here but 9 years ago
This song is really about Kevin now……so long my friend. 😢😢😢😢
A haunting song dedicated to all of the famous people who were raised Christian but has "gone astray" or didn't even try to share the word at their platforms.
Ahhhhhh ok
I chatted with Kevin Max once when he was shopping for a digital camcorder in the Circuit City I worked at in Brentwood, TN. Seemed cool and genuine.
I seriously love the creativity of this video, for a Christian band back then this was risky. It's almost like something sum 41 would do
When Kevin Max hits his notes - its undiscribable
The best DC Talk video ever.
We still love you anyway... cuz love don't go away ❤ ✝️
As a non religious person, I always admired the way these guys let their beliefs influence their music rather than dictate it. They brought a positive message and stayed true to what they believed in without preachy or pandering. Ironically, these guys got me started on the road of figuring out my own musical tastes which now includes some pretty "sacrilegious" stuff like a loooooot of extremely heavy metal which I personally think is hilarious.
You might be surprised to find out how many christian bands have developed a very gnarly heavy metal sound!
I'm a Christian i enjoy DC talk and i also enjoy Slayer
@@cavernofmusic3657 fair play. A lot of super metal guys are christian, Tom Araya among them.
@@joepope5793 exactly. As well the guys from Black Sabbath are Christian. In the more extreme realm of metal Morbid Angel's drummer who left due to his beliefs but stayed with Terrorizer Pete Sandoval is a Christian. Ralph Santolla of Obituary, Deicide, i believe he was in Death he's a Catholic.
You have everything to gain from seeking the Lord. Please reach out to Him today. He loves you more than you can ever know and once you find Him, He will be actively involved in your life daily.
michael tait still has that voice he had back in the 80-90s, love that hes the lead of newsboys now, its like my 2 favorite groups combined
Spring, 1998..sophomore yr high school....my Christian rock friend, whose Alternative rock brother i had a crush on, played this for me.... I thought it was kinda cool. It wasnt Oasis or our lady peace or Bush or NIN, but it was cool. Thats alp
Bro... DC talk was my childhood I remember listening to them on my walkman I'm not a Christian anymore but I still listen to Jesus freak and coloured people from time to time
I've gone astray, but I still jam DC Talk and Petra from my childhood from the 90s. Still uplifting.
Come back my friend
This song is about where someone who was an firm believer in Christ has gone astray and ended up losing himself spiritually. Now he is spiritually dead.
Awesome song! My first time hearing it.
Summer of 1999, on a youth group trip to Astroworld, watching them perform this. Actually got asked on my very first date at this concert :) Great memories.
DC Talk with a kick line in a video? Excellent.
Despite being a Christian i never enjoyed modern Christian music, but it's bands like this that allow me to listen to music with a christian background.
Kevin max tiene una de las mejores voces!
Been a DC Talk fan for decades and this is the first time I've ever seen this video! They were truly inspiring and to see each of them doing so well and continuing to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world is pure joy. God bless you Kevin, Toby and Michael. And while I'm at it, what a unique amazing voice Kevin has.
My first cd ever. THANK YOU JESUS CHRIST!!!
How has it taken me until now to discover this good music lol I liked Kevin Max back in the day, and I think I was irritated that you don't hear him as much in DC Talk, so that's probably why.
Melhor entre as melhores !
Curtia tanto, que saudade dos anos que se foram !! 😬
🎧🎶🎧🎶🎧🎶😭
See!? Popular Christian music doesn't have to be the refuge of the bland, boring, talentless hacks who couldn't make it in any other area of the music industry. DC Talk proved it. I'm not a Christian, but I'll always crank up the radio when I hear Toby, Michael, or (especially) Kevin.
1:35... Toby be like: I'll just go ahead and sing Kevin's lines from here on out. Erryone cool wit dat, yo?
That always caught me off guard as a kid lol
For such a happy upbeat song, so very sad.
I wish the group would just get back together
Addicted 2 Paranoia They sort of have now, right?
Happy birthday Michael Tait!!!
Good to see that they're all still making music. Funny how Kevin ended up as the new lead of Audio Adrenaline and Mike ended up as the new lead for the Newsboys.Dc Talk, Audio Adrenaline and the Newsboys were my top 3 bands in the 90's.
Lol... Me too...
These guys RULE!
(I'm an old-man ...43)
But who cares???
Excellent Video, Tune, and Message!!!
They make realllllly good music videos!
I see you everywhere on their youtube videos it seems. Do I dare guess that maybe you're a fan of theirs? ;)
*blushing* yeahhh I adored them as a kid and toook a trip down memory lane *covers face with hair*
PrettyTiaF You and me both!
Yay!
We had this dvd when I was a kid My brothers and I would watch it constantly, hmmm wonder if Amazon carries it.
Siiiigh they just don't make um like this anymore lol. I like to see CCM bands have fun in their music videos, Newsboys, Audio A. and DC Talk were always best for that :) Good to see other bands are picking that up like MercyMe.
Yes! This reminds me of The Newsboys "Breakfast Song' and Mark Schultz "Running Just to Catch Myself..." and The Afters' "MySpace Girl" :)
Third day's Conspiracy no 5 album was crazy good
I am a hindu living in India. I love DC talk.
Such a creative concept for a song/video
the only ad I never skipped: the amputee. if you can understand and take apart your life, you can change it. best youtube ad I've seen.
I am your number one fan. and my favorite song is my friend (so long)!
Me too!
Song is a banger fr
Kevin Max is my favorite singer of all time
To be honest, I'm atheist now, but I still listen to Dc Talks songs like this one. They are so great musicians!
DCTalk is almost back !!! cannot wait!!!
Vanessa Araya really?
kinda sorta, not really
jesusfreakcruise.com/category/the-lineup/
Slow Bro What the Hey?!
This video was on a cable ppv music station when i was 17. Think it was 1.99 a pop. Did it for hours. Mother was mad.
The Box?
@@rodrigonavarro8242 yeah man. Can you imagine having youtube in the 90s? Mind blowing.
At 2:20 you can hear the Pink Floyd influence... Love DC Talk !!
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matthew 7:1-2 We don't know what is inside anyone's heart except for God, so don't judge, just pray. There is nothing else to be said on the matter...
Ah ah ! Sooo Boys Band ^^"
And tobyMac with the voice of Kevin Max at 1:35 xD
Strange video here but i love that trio !
Sylas Roy Oh yeah haha didn't notice that till now.
reminded of this song after the Hawk Nelson member denounces God.......great song!!!!
Thought the same. "We'll see you someday."
Kevin Max is the best vocalist out there.
@Justus Angel ]]pppop[
I met kevin max and the whole dv talk band. No joke.
@KevinFowler OMG I am a huge fan. What were they like?
He sounds like Freddie mercury a bit
one of my favorite DC Talk songs. I can't believe I was lucky enough to go on the Jesus Freak Cruise earlier this month!
I gotta know... was it awsome?! Spill it!!!
Toby and Kevin are so gorgeous those eyes and hair
Thanks God
"My Friend"
Kevin Max is so hot! :) Long live the 90s!
Marlene Hall 90s were amazing
Have you seen him today? Let's say some people have not aged gracefully. (Hope I didn't ruin any of your good memories!)
I think he aged pretty well
DC Talk will always be a go to band. Staple in my life's music since I was a kid. Now I share them with my kids. Classic 💯% Thankful for their inspiration to follow and imitate Jesus!
i love this message in this song
Each one of the group, made a promise to never leave their faith in Christ. If fame was harmful to them, they would make a song about it to remember them to not be a quitter. This is the song.
jesus sempre.ótima musica
just unbelievable how good they could be.