I've been listening to Caedmon's Call since the release of their self titled cd in 1997. I've cried with them. I've rejoiced with them. I've grown with them. They've been there for me through the last 14 years. That's a really long time to stay interested in a band. So it's only fair that I dedicate a Music Monday to one of the most consistent bands out there. For the song highlight, I really had to narrow down the choices. I love so many of their songs for very different reasons. I ultimately settled on "Rich's Song"; a song that appeared on 40 Acres: The Austin Sessions (extra cd that came with 40 Acres). This song was written after the death of Rich Mullins (a popular Christian singer/songwriter) who died in a car accident. The song is a tribute to a close friend with fond memories and (I'm guessing, but it fits) past conversations.

Lyrics:

Whatcha been doin today? Cuz I've been thinkin about you. Heard some news that set my mind to wondering, And I need to hear your voice. Are you out on the plains, Burning your feet on the ground? Out where noone even knows your name, Seventy miles out of town.

We miss you, do you miss us? What is the language with which these words I can trust? I thank my God every time I remember you.

Whatcha been thinkin aobut? Cuz I've been thinkin about life,And how nothing can escape the governing of God.Still somehow that just doesn't comfort me tonight.I still need to hear your voice.

Now I hear you, do you hear me? What medium is there that I can use to make you see That I thank my God every time I remember you.

Bending down to help a flower, dry with poverty. Helping it to understand it's inheritance. I remember life so bright, Every time I close my eyes, I see you.

Brother you made it, Brother you made it, Brother you made it.

And I thank my God every time, And I thank my God every time, I remember you.