Song: Eraser
Biography - Overload
No guidelines, no sermons, no preconceived intentions --- Devin Williams delivers a raw, introspective and sharp blow to audiences on his latest release Overload. His passionate performance and veracious lyrics provided the perfect canvas for this Music City rocker to approach topics he hadn’t tackled on previous praise and worship releases. “I wanted to take this record back to the sound that initially sparked my fire to begin creating music,” says Devin. “These songs and stories were the reason why I decided to start stepping on the stage. They define me and I think this is a personal journey that I have wanted to take for a while.”
This six song EP anchors itself as an unguarded view into experiences that we all encounter. Inspired by both personal memories and world headlines, Devin tackles subjects that can often be hard to swallow. “My background is Christian rock, so those influences are still there,” examines Devin. “However, you’ll also find matters of substance abuse, loss, abandonment, uncertainty, forgiveness, encouragement, and inspiration laced throughout this record. I wanted a real depiction of life and its experiences and I hope that’s what this album has created.”
The lead single from the record is the pounding and angst driven title track Overload. This accounting of one’s life is driven by a fueled hatred for the constant mistakes that a person can encounter. “Be it a drug addiction, an utter disregard for laws and/or morals, or any recurring dilemma, the catalyst here is that you must remove your own blinds in order to fully grasp the damage and break the chain of mistakes. The raw and harsh delivery of this track was exactly what I needed to tell this story.”
Devin is no greenhorn on the music scene as he has taken the stage alongside some of its leaders including Jeff Deyo (former member of SonicFlood). “His voice is amazing, his talent is very evident and his heart and commitment to seeing God work through him is steadfast and contagious,” says Deyo. Mac Powell of Third Day also states that he is not only impressed by his music, but by his desire to spread the message of God’s love and grace. “You won’t be disappointed! I believe God has something special for this guy,” says Powell.
There are no games or fail-safes on this record. It’s a steadfast and vulnerable outlook that teems with self discovery and empowerment. This new project proves once again that the only thing Devin overloads on, is his unwavering energy and dauntless pursuit of the truth.
Publishing: ASCAP - Jams For Jesus
CONTACT:
Devin Williams
info@devinw.com
LYRICS:
Story for Eraser:
Have you ever felt as though your mistakes were so bad that you couldn\'t be forgiven? The song Eraser is about coming to Christ with our sin and shame and how he looks past our failures, smiles at us, and completely erases our sin. Regardless of the mistakes we\'ve made, we can be forgiven and stand up tall as new creations in Christ!
Eraser
Words and music by Devin Williams © ASCAP
Publishing company Jams for Jesus ASCAP
Verse 1
I walked away
My heart so cold drawn to the flames
What have I become
maybe I've gone to far
To ever come back home
Pre-chorus
You look into my eyes and smile
Chorus
You erase it all
Come and wash away the pain
All the shame is gone
Now I stand up tall cause you erased it all...
Verse 2
I turned my back
And tell myself I can't change the past
With everything I've done
Is there a way that I
Can ever find your love
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Bridge
You take the shame
You kill the sorrow
You take it all away
You take the pain
You kill the sorrow
You take it all away
Chorus
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