Issuing a deeply felt call to repentance and an earnest plea for mercy, Juno and GMA Canada Covenant Award-winning singer/songwriter Elias Dummer and Seattle-based Citizens have joined forces for 'Kyrie Eleison (It's Mercy We Need)'.
Penned by Dummer and Citizens’ Zach Bolen, the gritty, sobering confessional was largely inspired by circumstances surrounding the demise of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, where Bolen formerly served as a worship leader. The song also holds personal meaning for Dummer, following a relatable experience in his own life.
“Zach and I noticed how similar our experiences were, even though they were so different in scale,” Dummer... Read More Issuing a deeply felt call to repentance and an earnest plea for mercy, Juno and GMA Canada Covenant Award-winning singer/songwriter Elias Dummer and Seattle-based Citizens have joined forces for 'Kyrie Eleison (It's Mercy We Need)'.
Penned by Dummer and Citizens’ Zach Bolen, the gritty, sobering confessional was largely inspired by circumstances surrounding the demise of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, where Bolen formerly served as a worship leader. The song also holds personal meaning for Dummer, following a relatable experience in his own life.
“Zach and I noticed how similar our experiences were, even though they were so different in scale,” Dummer explains of the motivation behind “Kyrie Eleison (It’s Mercy We Need).” “In the months since writing this song, the release of the podcast ‘The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill’ has led many to ask crucial questions about our relationship to leadership and healthy spirituality. Frankly, too many have been hurt in similar ways.”
This is not a pop song, yet it has a modern and creative musicality throughout - but this song is about so much more. This isn't just another single to add to the great releases of Elias Dummer, this is very much a storytelling song, this is very much a poignant song, and at it's heart a song that is honest about repentance.
It would be easy for Elias to release easy listening music, safe lyrics about themes that are easy to take on, but Elias isn't that kind of songwriter, he is an honest songwriter that explores what is on his heart and with the help of Zach Bolen has produced this song that deals with so much. Please take the time to really listen to this song, it's that kind of song.
Issuing a deeply felt call to repentance and an earnest plea for mercy, Juno and GMA Canada Covenant Award-winning singer/songwriter Elias Dummer and Seattle-based Citizens have joined forces for 'Kyrie Eleison (It's Mercy We…
