Odd.
And I thought it was weird just to hear myself sing. It's really weird to hear AND watch it. Thanks to Caroline Cobb Smith, an extremely talented musician who inspires me every time I listen to her, for giving me the idea to video one of my songs.
I think I'll call it "Odd" and it was inspired by a series I had the privilege of hearing Rick Atchley speak on a few weeks ago.
There was a girl I once knew back in high school.
She was made fun of some of the time.
She'd offer to pray with me if I'd had a bad day.
She wasn't afraid to say if someone was out of line.
And I wonder if she ever felt rejected.
But in the end I think she was respected.
I asked her how she went against the crowd.
This is what she had to say:
If I'm odd, it's because I love God.
And if I am strange let it be because I bear His name.
Jesus lives in me so I oughta live differently,
So if I'm odd let me be odd because I love God.
That same girl packed up all her things and moved to Africa,
She built a house and lived off the land.
She took in babies and ladies who'd been outcasted.
And no one who lived near by could really understand.
Why a girl would take in the rejected.
But, pretty soon she became respected.
And they asked her why she'd given up her life.
This is what she had to say:
She said if I'm odd, it's because I love God.
And if I am strange let it be because I bear His name.
Jesus lives in me so I oughta live differently.
So if I'm odd let me be odd because I love God.
Now me, myself, I live here in this neighborhood.
With 2.5 kids a husband and a dog.
And I wonder if I am blending in just a little too much.
But, I'm praying. Oh, I've been praying that.....
my neighbors think I'm odd.
I want to be odd because I love God.
And if I am strange let it be because I bear His name.
Jesus lives in me so I oughta live differently,
So if I'm odd, let me be odd because I love God.
If I'm odd let me be odd because I love you, God.
I think I'll call it "Odd" and it was inspired by a series I had the privilege of hearing Rick Atchley speak on a few weeks ago.
There was a girl I once knew back in high school.
She was made fun of some of the time.
She'd offer to pray with me if I'd had a bad day.
She wasn't afraid to say if someone was out of line.
And I wonder if she ever felt rejected.
But in the end I think she was respected.
I asked her how she went against the crowd.
This is what she had to say:
If I'm odd, it's because I love God.
And if I am strange let it be because I bear His name.
Jesus lives in me so I oughta live differently,
So if I'm odd let me be odd because I love God.
That same girl packed up all her things and moved to Africa,
She built a house and lived off the land.
She took in babies and ladies who'd been outcasted.
And no one who lived near by could really understand.
Why a girl would take in the rejected.
But, pretty soon she became respected.
And they asked her why she'd given up her life.
This is what she had to say:
She said if I'm odd, it's because I love God.
And if I am strange let it be because I bear His name.
Jesus lives in me so I oughta live differently.
So if I'm odd let me be odd because I love God.
Now me, myself, I live here in this neighborhood.
With 2.5 kids a husband and a dog.
And I wonder if I am blending in just a little too much.
But, I'm praying. Oh, I've been praying that.....
my neighbors think I'm odd.
I want to be odd because I love God.
And if I am strange let it be because I bear His name.
Jesus lives in me so I oughta live differently,
So if I'm odd, let me be odd because I love God.
If I'm odd let me be odd because I love you, God.
posted by erinlo at 8:04 PM
14 Comments:
Whoa - She's a hottie!
Great song and good message-says just what I think Rick was trying to get across. Good job, Erin!
Love this! You should video more of your songs!!
Yes!!! More please!!! love ya
Jill
Erin that was amazing! What a talent you've been given! It was great to see you too. I miss your face!
Lovely to hear and see you, Erin!
Erin, this makes me so glad. I smiled through the whole thing. I especially love the last verse, because it is right where I am as well. This is a great concept song, and a really good one to share with your friends and church community. I think a lot of people would be challenged and would relate. Post more! :)
Love it! Great to hear/see you. I tried to call you last week and left a message. I hope you copyright your songs girl. If you don't I can link you to a cheap and easy sight, especially if you are putting them online. You can do four songs for like 25 dollars or something like that. Any yes anonymous, she is a hottie!:)
i have missed hearing your voice! both your singing voice and your talking voice. skype soon?
beautiful song, i pray that people will find me odd too. thanks for sharing this, it was encouraging!
I love listening and watching you sing, Erin! I miss getting to experience that on a regular basis. Thank you for sharing with us!
I LOVE THIS!!! Erin seriously, you are so talented and I just love this song, it's message and the music. Thanks for sharing :) I emailed it to Jon ;)
Oh, my sweet, beautiful, talented and zexy friend! I've watched your video a few times....miss you like crazy, I do!
I hope you guys are doing well - love ya :)
Loved this. Great song. I love how so many of your songs tell a story. So easy to get caught up in them! And I am CRACKING UP that Jeff (I hope) posted anonymously.;) Keep writing, singing and posting, please!
I like, I like a lot :)
Check your email!!!
-Jackie
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