My Sunday Song – “God Can You Hear Me” by Tait

For My Sunday Song #426, we are going to talk about a song that is very appropriate for a Sunday. The song is called “God Can You Hear Me” by the band Tait. Tait is fronted by former DC Talk member, Michael Tait on vocals along with drummer, Chad Chapin; guitarists Justin York; and bass player, Lonnie Chapin. The song is off their second and final album, ‘Lose This Life’ which was released on November 4, 2003. The song, itself, was not a single, but it was one of my favorite songs on the album.’

Written by Chad Chapin, Mark Heimermann, Ashley Clark and Michael Tait, the song is a very raw plea to God for comfort during a very difficult time. There is a vulnerability to it, a desperation in the lyrics and vocals as the person is seeking guidance and asking for God’s presence in their life. I think we have all been that desperate at one time or another and that comfort means more than you realize. We have desired that connection with God or with any one that you believe can help.

Musically, the song is full of soulful piano notes, a driving bass line, simple, yet effective drum fills and great guitar work. It all has a somber feel, a desperate tone and so much heart and soul. Michael Tait’s vocals are nothing short of sensational. He has so much depth and emotion in those vocals. He is a modern day Nat King Cole with his sound and I can’t think of a higher compliment than that one. A softer, ballad that makes you feel everything the person is going through in the song and your empathy floods over you as you’ve been there before yourself.

Give the song a listen and let me know what you think. Michael Tait is someone who could’ve been huge in the pop/rock world with those vocals but instead had a very long career in the Christian music realm. There is nothing wrong with that and if you’ve never checked him out you can get either Tait album or any of his DC Talk work or even his work with Newsboys. All sensational.

“God Can You Hear Me”

I’ve been here before
It’s hard to ignore
I’m so used to fighting
The same old wars

Oh what do you see when your looking at me
Have I taken You for granted
I can’t afford this pain anymore
Won’t You help me understand it

God can You hear me
I need You here tonight
I’m tired of pretending that everything’s alright
And I know, I know that You hold tomorrow
But I need You here tonight

I want to feel
I need something real
I want to go closer to You
I lay down my will

Oh this human disease it’s killing me
Tell me have I been left stranded
I can’t ignore this pain anymore
Won’t You help me understand it

Say won’t You say that
You’ll carry me
Carry me through the storm
Stay
Won’t You stay
Till the morning comes
Morning comes
Just stay

Songwriters: Ashley Clark / Chad Chapin / Mark Heimermann / Michael Tait