Ginny Owens

The Song {behind the music}

Ginny — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:52:30 +0000

Soon after I finished my time with Rocketown Records, I began writing this song. While living in New York City the next year, I came up with the second verse. During the following year, as I walked with my mom through cancer treatment, I completed the final sections of the song.

I couldn’t begin to explain the vast inspiration behind this song’s lyrics, except to say that during the past five years, two things have become very obvious to me. I must embrace the gift of music that God has given me. And in order to embrace that gift, I must listen to His voice each step of the way.

Preview Here!

The Song| Words and music by Ginny Owens

Don’t ask me where I’m going,

Or how long I’ll be away,

Cause if you ask me where I’m going,

Don’t know what I’m gonna say—

Life’s an ever-changing landscape,

With hues of brown and gold and green,

But every morning I awake

To the same dull desert scene.

So I’m leaving,

Leaving my old neighborhood,

I’m headed for a foreign land,

And if you’re wondering why I would—

Chorus:

I’m following the Song,

It’s calling me to come along,

To the places I have never gone,

I’m following the Song.

Verse 2:

I’m off to chase the rainbows,

And dance beneath the stars,

I’ll learn to fight courageously

For the things that move my heart-

‘cause no matter where it leads me,

It never leads me wrong;

How empty would my soul be

If I’d never heard the song.

And in those moments

When the darkness closes in

I will be still and wait

Till the music comes again-

Chorus 2:

I’ll listen for the song

Hear it when I’m all alone,

It will lead me safely home-

Oh the song.

Verse 3:

So won’t you listen,

Can’t you hear that brilliant melody?

Oh And you will hear it louder when

When you let it set you free—

Chorus 3:

Listen for the Song,

Hear it calling out your name,

Your life will never be the same

When you’re following the Song.

Oh, the Song!

Calls to you from deep within

You’ll never know a truer friend-

Keep following the song.

Mystery of Grace {behind the music}

Ginny — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:53:30 +0000

* Don’t forget that at the bottom of the post, I’ll post the preview of this song

Grace is one of God’s most wonderful and most mysterious gifts. The more I receive it, the more I realize my desperate need for it. And the more I cling to it, the more I’m eager to give it away to others. I wrote this song from the perspective of one who has experienced grace speaking to a friend or loved one who is in need of it.

One of the greatest lies we tend to believe is that we are unimportant and insignificant in the grand scheme of things. But grace changes that. It consumes us, replacing our feelings of doubt and insignificance with purpose and hope.

Mystery of Grace {words and music by Ginny Owens}

Verse 1:

I’m here to dream for you

Dreams you cannot dream yourself;

I’m here to fight for you

And heed your every cry for help;

‘cause I believe in you,

And everything that you could be;

You’re hiding from the truth,

But now it’s time for truth to set you free—

Chorus:

You are loved; you are precious;

You are special in so many ways,

You will find joy that fills you,

Just give into the mystery of grace.

Verse 2:

You think no one can see

The tears that hide behind your eyes;

You think no one can hear

The thoughts and fears that fill your mind;

I don’t know everything

Everything there is to know

But my heart breaks with your pain

And I am here to help you let it go-

Bridge:

Grace replaces who you are with who you can become,

Grace brings hope into the heart where there is none,

And when you find beauty in giving your life away,

Then you’ve tasted of the mystery of grace—

{Links}

1. Preview Song here: Mystery Of Grace_Promo

2. Grab it or the new album on Itunes

Live Preview of “Get In I’m Driving”

Ginny — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:31:54 +0000

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Better That Way {behind the music}

Ginny — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:14:17 +0000

* Don’t forget that at the bottom of the post, I’ll post the preview of this song

Several years ago I was asked to write a “light, jazzy tune” to pitch for a movie project. I thought about it for several days, not sure how to proceed. I don’t write many love songs because it seems that all the good ideas have been taken.

While on the road one morning, it hit me. I could write a song about a girl with a celebrity crush. I could make the lyrics silly and the chords and melody pretty, and perhaps it would pass for a love song. Unfortunately, the movie had been released by the time I finished the song, but it’s ok…probably better that way.

Better That Way Words and music by Ginny Owens

Verse 1:

Something in the way you smile,

Makes me go an extra mile

Out of my way

To see you each day;

The sparkle in your sweet brown eyes,

Got me oh so mesmerized-

I almost forget

That we’ve never met-

Chorus:

I don’t know why, but I like it,

This fluttery feeling inside

Knowing our love

Lives only in my mind-

it’s OK;

it’s better that way.

Verse 2:

My heart hears a symphony,

Every time you smile at me

From a magazine-

Or the movie screen;

Oh, you’re a wonder of the world,

And I’m an ordinary girl

Whose quite content

Being just that-

Chorus 2:

I don’t know why, but I like it.

Bridge:

You’re a movie star,

With fancy clothes and cars,

And I don’t know much about that.

But I got all my dreams,

And joys of simple things,

And that’s not so bad-

Verse 3:

So maybe in my fantasy

I’ll tell you you’re not right for me-

But what will I say,

When you beg me to stay?

{Links}

1. Preview song: Better That Way_Promo

2. Pre-order the full-length album from Family Christian here.

As an added bonus, I’ll autograph it for you:) Scheduled to ship on or right before September 13.

3. Purchase the single, Before You Fly. Itunes or Amazon.

Video Blog: Where have I been the past 5 years?

Ginny — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:28:05 +0000

I hope you enjoy the first in my new video blog series. Hopefully this will give you a bit of insight into what I have been up to these past 5 years, and how that is seen in the new record, Get In, I’m Driving.

Enjoy!

Lay It Down {behind the music}

Ginny — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:10:40 +0000

* Don’t forget that at the bottom of the post, I’ll post the preview of this song

Perhaps this is one of the simplest of truths, but I can’t seem to remember it well. Not only that, but I often hear stories from others who, like me, forget to lay their cares at the foot of the Cross. The more we can be free from the things that weigh us down and make life heavy, the more we can be enslaved to a life of joy and freedom.

Lay It Down: Words and music by Ginny Owens

Verse 1:

“You don’t know what I’ve been through,”

She said to me

“Oh I carry the weight of empty promises and broken dreams

And I can’t climb out of this black hole where I live

Oh, I’m trapped in the darkness of the things I can’t forgive.”

You’re holding on tight to the pain that haunts you

But in the end, letting go is all that you can do-

Chorus:

Lay it down,

Everyone’s got a burden;

That’s just part of livin,

So take the one you’re given

And lay it down;

Don’t let it define you,

You’re not strong enough to

Carry that around-

Go ahead and lay it down.

Verse 2:

“Father, Father,” He cried out on His knees,

“If the weight of the whole world truly rests on Me,

And I’m the only one who can set the captives free-

Then I’ll carry this Cross to my death,

Lord, let it be.”

I’m holding on tight to the heart of that truth

He took my broken life

So what else can I do-

{Links}

1. Preview the song: Lay It Down_Preview

2. Pre-order the full-length album from Family Christian here.

As an added bonus, I’ll autograph it for you:) Scheduled to ship on or right before September 13.

3. Purchase the single, Before You Fly. Itunes or Amazon.

Daughter of Destiny {behind the music}

Ginny — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:52:15 +0000

* Don’t forget that at the bottom of the post, I’ll post the preview of this song

I was presented with the tall order of teaching a group of at-risk middle school girls how to write a song, and I only had five

minutes to do it. So I wrote this simple chorus, hoping that I could “guide” them to come up with these lyrics. Before I had a

chance to attempt this writing activity with them, my young friend Ronell shared with me a poem she’d written entitled “Woman of Destiny.” Several months later, after losing Ronell to cancer, I changed the last line of my chorus to reflect the title of her poem.

No matter who we are, our lives have infinitely more purpose when we know who we are and where we’re going. When we believe the truth of who God says we are and allow Him to guide our steps, our destiny is certain.

Daughter of Destiny

Words and music by Ginny Owens

I am,

I am beautiful,

I’m exceptional,

and powerful,

‘cause Love (God) lives

Inside of me

Calling me to be

a daughter of destiny.

People tell me every day,

What to believe, how to behave,

Oh how I wish they’d understand,

I know who, who I am—

The winds of change

May blow me round

But never will

They knock me down-

Cause when my faith

Can’t fight the fear,

God calls my name,

And I remember—

As I make my way along this journey,

Wisdom and truth will walk beside me,

I’ve been given purpose and direction,

Oh I am master-minded by the Author of perfection

{Links}

1. Daughter Of Destiny_Promo Listen here to here Daughter of Destiny.

2. Pre-order the full-length album from Family Christian here.

As an added bonus, I’ll autograph it for you:) Scheduled to ship on or right before September 13.

3. Purchase the single, Before You Fly. Itunes or Amazon.

Higher Ground {behind the music}

Ginny — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:14:50 +0000

* Don’t forget that at the bottom of the post, I’ll post the preview of this song!

While living at home with my mom during her cancer treatment, I found that my favorite way to relax was to spend several hours each night listening intently to music I wasn’t familiar with. One of the artists I spent much time with was Stevie Wonder. Although I’d always loved his music, I didn’t know his early library as well as I wanted to. As I studied the lyrics to “Higher Ground,” it became one of my favorite songs. To me, the song paints a picture of a broken world where each of us has a chance to be redeemed again and again-if we’ll only ask. The idea for a slower, darker-sounding version emerged, and I soon began working it out on the piano. I’m not sure I could ever do justice to a Stevie song, but it moves me to try.

Words and music by Stevie Wonder

People, keep on learnin,

Soldiers, keep on warin,

World, keep on turnin,

‘cause it won’t be too long.

Powers, keep on lyin,

While your people keep on dyin,

World, keep on turnin

‘cause it won’t be too long.

I’m so glad that He let me try it again-

‘cause the last time around I lived a whole world of sin;

I’m so glad that I know more than I knew then,

Gonna keep on tryin

Till I reach the highest ground.

Teachers, keep on teachin;

Preachers, keep on preachin;

World, keep on turnin

‘cause it won’t be too long.

Lovers, keep on lovin

Believers, keep on believing,

Sleepers, better stop your sleepin,

‘cause it won’t be too long.

No it won’t be too long.

Don’t you let nobody bring you down;

‘cause God’s the only friend you got around

Till you reach that Highest Ground.

{Links}

1. Preview: Higher Ground_Promo!

2. Pre-order the full-length album from Family Christian here.

As an added bonus, I’ll autograph it for you:) Scheduled to ship on or right before September 13.

3. Purchase the single, Before You Fly. Itunes or Amazon.

Exciting new “tour” in the works…

Ginny — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:33:10 +0000

Dear Friends,

As I celebrate the upcoming release of my brand new cd, Get In…I’m Driving, I’m excited to tell you about a very unique tour we’re preparing for…a tour where we visit people’s homes instead of typical concert venues. It’s been five years since I released a cd on a record label, and much has happened between then and now. I have many stories to tell, and of course, lots of new songs to share. As I’ve been preparing for the release of this new project, I’ve received lots of questions from friends and fans. They’ve wondered where I’ve been, what I’ve been doing, and how I came up with such a goofy title for my new cd. I can, of course, answer these questions at my regular concerts, but I thought it would be much more fun to share the stories and the heart and vision behind the new cd with one small group of folks at a time—in the comfort of someone’s living room.

We’re about to announce our first leg of the house concert tour, and we’re stoked about this new adventure! If you’d like to learn more about what goes into hosting a house concert, please email us at AllThingsGinny@gmail.com. Who knows. Maybe we’ll be partying in your living room or backyard very soon!

Love and peace, Ginny

Get In, I’m Driving {behind the music}

Ginny — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:00:08 +0000

* Don’t forget that at the bottom of the post, I’ll post the preview of “Get In, I’m Driving”

Since I was a teenager, I’ve delighted in making jokes about driving…jokes that typically amuse strangers and exhaust my friends. Believe it or not, I’ve actually been behind the wheel several times, but only with strict supervision and in empty parking lots. And after a few experiences behind the wheel, I understand why they don’t allow me to have a license.

Although I’ll never be a successful driver in the literal sense, I’ve just finished my first experience driving a CD project, incorporating my favorite musical styles in a diverse array of songs. The journey has been an adventurous one to navigate. I’ve learned that driving can be both rewarding and challenging, but nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment and excitement that is found at the end of the road.

I joke about driving a car and try my hand at “driving” my music, but there is no question who is driving my life. No matter how much I fight for the wheel, He continues to show me that my journey is not for me to drive—instead I look to Him to lead and hang on for the ride.

*Words and music by Ginny Owens

I use to be afraid I’d never figure out

Who I was meant to be; what I should be about;

Seemed everyone else had a secret I didn’t know;

Guess you could say I was the square peg in a round hole-

But as the time has passed I’ve come to understand,

God made them who they are

And He made me who I am-

Chorus:

So now I march to the beat of my own drum

Sing out the words to my own song,

Give thanks to the One who gives me life;

Every day is like a new adventure,

I can almost hear Him whisper,

“If you wanna take the ride of your life then

C’mon, get in, I’m drivin.”

I often wonder what the future has in store;

Find myself questioning

Why the hard road? What’s it all for?

So I take my chance and take hold of the wheel;

Gonna head for the fast lane

Cuttin corners, see how that feels;

Doesn’t take too long for me to get the clue,

Some things I was made for

And some things I just can’t do-

Are you ready for the ride of your life,

Here we go; here we go;

Are you ready for the ride of your life,

Here we go; here we go:

{Link Love}

1. Preview Get In I’m Driving only here! Get In I’m Driving_Promo

2. Pre-order the full-length album from Family Christian

As an added bonus, I’ll autograph it for you:) Scheduled to ship on or right before September 13.

3. Purchase the single, Before You Fly. Itunes or Amazon.