Looking for the best Christian rock songs of all time?
Good news! I’ve been listening to Christian music for a long time and have compiled the best Christian rock songs and you can also listen to each song directly using the embedded Spotify player or the entire playlist of songs. Note that you need to be signed in to Spotify in order to listen to the full songs in their entirety otherwise they will just be a preview.
Here’s the list of the best Christian rock songs of all time:
- Not Alone by Red
- Sea of Faces by Kutless
- Draw the Line by Disciple
- Unbreakable by Fireflight
- Breathe Into Me by Red
- Pieces by Red
- Dear X, You Don’t Own Me by Disciple
- Change My Life by Ashes Remain
- On My Own by Ashes Remain
- End of Me by Ashes Remain
- Right Here by Ashes Remain
- Be My Escape by Relient K
- Who I Am Hates I’ve Been by Relient K
- Once and for All by Disciple
Best Christian Rock Songs of All Time Spotify Playlist
Here is the Spotify playlist with all of the top Christian rock songs that I have compiled.
1. Not Alone by Red
Not Alone by Red Lyrics:
[Verse 1] Slowly fading away You're lost and so afraid Where is the hope in a world so cold? Looking for a distant light Someone who could save a life You're living in fear that no one will hear your cries Can you save me now? [Chorus] I am with you I will carry you through it all I won't leave you, I will catch you When you feel like letting go Cause you're not, you're not alone [Verse 2] Your heart is full of broken dreams Just a fading memory And everything's gone but the pain carries on Lost in the rain again When will it ever end? The arms of relief seem so out of reach But I, I am here [Chorus] I am with you I will carry you through it all I won't leave you, I will catch you When you feel like letting go Cause you're not, you're not alone [Verse 3] And I'll be your hope when you feel like it's over And I will pick you up when your whole world shatters And when you're finally in my arms Look up and see love has a face [Chorus] I am with you I will carry you through it all I won't leave you, I will catch you When you feel like letting go Cause you're not, you're not alone [Bridge] And I will be your hope You're not alone And I will pick you up And I will be your hope And I will be your hope [Outro] Slowly fading away You're lost and so afraid Where is the hope in a world so cold
“Not Alone” is an emotional and powerful song by the American rock band Red. The song was released in 2011 on the album “Until We Have Faces” and quickly became a fan favorite. Overall, “Not Alone” is a powerful and emotional song that inspires hope and reminds us that we are never truly alone because Jesus himself is with us at all times and forever.
2. Sea of Faces by Kutless
Sea of Faces by Kutless Lyrics:
I see the city lights all around me Everyone's obscure Ten million people each with their problems Why should anyone care And in Your eyes I can see I am not just a man, vastly lost in this world Lost in a Sea of Faces Your body's the bread, Your blood is the wine Because you traded Your life for mine Sometimes my life it feels so trivial Immersed in the greatness of space Yet somehow you still find the time for me It's then You show me Your love And In Your eyes I can see And in Your arms I will be I am not just a man, vastly lost in this world Lost in a Sea of Faces Your body's the bread, Your blood is the wine Because you traded Your life for mine If only my one heart Was all you'd gain from all it cost Well I know you would have still been a man With a reason To willingly offer your life I am not just a man, vastly lost in this world Lost in a Sea of Faces Your body's the bread, Your blood is the wine Because you traded Your life for mine Just one in a million faces
“Sea of Faces” is a powerful worship song by the Christian rock band Kutless. The song was released in 2004 on the album “Sea of Faces” and quickly became a favorite of many Christians around the world.
The song opens with a soft, melodic guitar riff and the lyrics “I see the city lights all around me / Everyone’s obscure but I know who they are”. These opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the idea that we are all surrounded by a “sea of faces”, but that God knows each and every one of us individually.
Overall, “Sea of Faces” is a powerful and emotional worship song that inspires faith and trust in God. It is a song of hope and reassurance, reminding us that even in the midst of a sea of faces, God knows us individually and loves us unconditionally. The song’s message is a reminder that we are never truly alone, and that we can find comfort and strength in the knowledge that God is always with us.
Here is the performance video of Sea of Faces by Kutless!
3. Draw the Line by Disciple
Draw the Line by Disciple Lyrics:
Another crash, another fall, another failure Another choice I don't want to remember Been here too many times Every day's another fight I'm at war with the person I could be Give me a chance and I'll mess up a good thing But this is where it ends Yeah, this is where it ends [Chorus:] This is where I draw the line This is the where the old me dies Light a match, let it burn, kiss it goodbye, Giving up what I was This is where I draw the line Another battle I've lost fighting solo How many times must I learn what I already know? Can't do this on my own I wasn't meant to fight alone So I'm lifting my hands in surrender Take my faults and my flaws, make me better Cause this is where I end Right where You begin [Chorus] Set me on Fire Set me on Fire Burn me up, burn me up, burn me all the way, Till there's nothing left but You Burn me up, burn me up, burn me all the way, Till there's nothing left but You Set me on Fire [Chorus] Burn me up, burn me up, Burn me all the way, Till there's nothing left but You Burn me up, burn me up, Burn me all the way, Till there's nothing left but You This is where I draw the line
“Draw the Line” is a powerful and uplifting Christian rock song by the American band Disciple. The song was released in 2009 on the album “O God Save Us All” and quickly became a fan favorite.
4. Unbreakable by Fireflight
Unbreakable by Fireflight Lyrics:
Where are the people that accused me? The ones who beat me down and bruised me They hide just out of sight Can't face me in the light They'll return but I'll be stronger [Chorus:] God, I want to dream again Take me where I've never been I want to go there This time I'm not scared Now I am unbreakable, it's unmistakable No one can touch me Nothing can stop me Sometimes it's hard to just keep going But faith is moving without knowing Can I trust what I can't see? To reach my destiny I want to take control but I know better [Chorus] Forget the fear it's just a crutch That tries to hold you back And turn your dreams to dust All you need to do is just trust [Chorus x2]
“Unbreakable” is a powerful rock song by the American Christian rock band Fireflight. The song was released in 2008 on the album of the same name and quickly became a fan favorite.
The song opens with a heavy guitar riff and the lyrics “Where are the people that accused me? / The ones who beat me down and bruised me? / They hide just out of sight / Can’t face me in the light”. These opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the idea that we can rise above our challenges and adversity, no matter how difficult or painful they may be.
Overall, “Unbreakable” is a powerful and emotional rock song that inspires courage and resilience. It is a song of encouragement and empowerment, reminding us that we are capable of overcoming any obstacle and emerging stronger on the other side. The song’s message is a reminder that we are unbreakable, and that we can rise from the ashes of our struggles and emerge as heroes.
5. Breathe Into Me by Red
Breathe Into Me by Red Lyrics:
And this is how it feels when I ignore the words you spoke to me And this is where I lose myself when I keep running away from you And this is who I am when, when I don't know myself anymore And this is what I choose when it's all left up to me Breathe your life into me I can feel you I'm falling, falling faster Breathe your life into me I still need you I'm falling, falling Breathe into me Breathe into me And this is how it looks when I am standing on the edge And this is how I break apart when I finally hit the ground And this is how it hurts when I pretend I don't feel any pain And this is how I disappear when I throw myself away Breathe your life into me I can feel you I'm falling, falling faster Breathe your life into me I still need you I'm falling, falling Breathe into me Breathe into me Breathe into me Breathe into me Breathe your life into me I can feel you I'm falling, falling faster Breathe your life into me I still need you I'm falling, falling Breathe into me Breathe your life into me! I'm falling, falling faster Breathe your life into me! falling, falling, falling Breathe into me Breathe into me Breathe into me Breathe into me
“Breath Into Me” is an intense and emotional rock song by the American band Red. The song was released in 2006 on the album “End of Silence” and quickly became a fan favorite.
The song opens with a heavy guitar riff and the lyrics “Breath into me and make me real / Bring me to life”. These opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the idea that we need God’s breath of life to bring us back to reality and make us feel alive.
Overall, “Breath Into Me” is a powerful and emotional rock song that inspires hope and resilience. It is a song of encouragement and empowerment, reminding us that God’s love and support can give us the strength we need to overcome any challenge. The song’s message is a reminder that we are never alone, and that we can always turn to God for the support and guidance we need to navigate life’s challenges.piec
6. Pieces by Red
Pieces by Red Lyrics:
I'm here again A thousand miles away from you A broken mess, just scattered pieces of who I am I tried so hard Thought I could do this on my own I've lost so much along the way Then I see your face I know I'm finally yours I find everything I thought I lost before You call my name I come to you in pieces So you can make me whole I've come undone But you make sense of who I am Like puzzle pieces in your hand, Then I see your face I know I'm finally yours I find everything I thought I lost before You call my name I come to you in pieces So you can make me whole! I tried so hard! So hard! I tried so hard! Then I see your face I know I'm finally yours I find everything I thought I lost before You call my name I come to you in pieces So you can make me whole So you can make me whole
“Pieces” is a moving and powerful rock song by the American band Red. The song was released in 2006 on the album “End of Silence” and quickly became a fan favorite.
The song opens with a gentle guitar riff and the lyrics “I’m here again, a thousand miles away from you / A broken mess, just scattered pieces of who I am”. These opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the idea that we all have moments of brokenness and struggle, and that it can be difficult to put the pieces back together.
Overall, “Pieces” is a powerful and emotional rock song that inspires hope and resilience. It is a song of encouragement and empowerment, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, we can find healing and meaning in God’s love and support. The song’s message is a reminder that we are never alone, and that God is always there to help us pick up the pieces and move forward, no matter what we’re going through.
7. Dear X, You Don’t Own Me by Disciple
Dear X, You Don’t Own Me by Disciple Lyrics:
Dear pain, oh, it's been a long time Remember when you were holding me tight I would stay awake with you all night Dear shame, I was safe in your arms You were there when it all fell apart I would get so lost in your beautiful lies I let you go but you're still chasing Go ahead, you're never going to take me You can bend, but you're never going to break me I was yours, I'm not yours anymore You don't own me Dear hate, I know you're not far You would wait at the door of my heart I was amazed at the passion in your cries Dear anger, you made me so high You were faithful to show up on time Such a flame that was burning in your eyes I let you go, but you're still chasing Go ahead, you're never going to take me You can bend, but you're never going to break me I was yours, I'm not yours anymore You don't own me Go ahead, put a target on my forehead You can fire, but you've got no bullet I was yours, I'm not yours anymore You don't own me You tempted me to look back But everything that we had together was a lie Go ahead, you're never going to take me You can bend, but you're never going to break me I was yours, I'm not yours anymore You don't own me Go ahead, put a target on my forehead You can fire, but you've got no bullet I was yours, I'm not yours anymore You don't own me Go ahead, put a target on my forehead You can fire, but you've got no bullet I was yours, I'm not yours anymore You don't own me
8. Change My Life by Ashes Remain
Change My Life by Ashes Remain Lyrics:
I’m still awake tonight broken up inside I wanna run but I don’t know where to go I’m calling Your name through the pain Will You turn Your face to me I’m crying out I need a miracle [CHORUS:] If You could make the sun burn through the night And You could make the dead man come alive If You could make the oceans all run dry Then I know You can change my life I know You can change my life I wanna know who You are that You can fix my heart And I don’t have to run anymore Open my eyes let me see Give me hope and set me free Cause I don’t wanna be the way I was before [CHORUS] Give me something to believe in Something worth fighting for Something that I can’t ignore You could make the sun burn through the night You could make the oceans all run dry... [CHORUS] I need you to change my life I need you to change my life
9. On My Own by Ashes Remain
On My Own by Ashes Remain Lyrics:
There's gotta be another way out I've been stuck in a cage with my doubt I've tried forever getting out on my own But every time I do this my way I get caught in the lies of the enemy I lay my troubles down I'm ready for you now Bring me out Come and find me in the dark now Everyday by myself I'm breaking down I don't wanna fight alone anymore Bring me out From the prison of my own pride My God, I need a hope I can't deny In the end I'm realizing I was never meant to fight on my own Every little thing that I've known Is every thing I need to let go You're so much bigger than the world I have made So I surrender my soul I'm reaching out for your hope I lay my weapons down I'm ready for you now Bring me out Come and find me in the dark now Everyday by myself I'm breaking down I don't wanna fight alone anymore Bring me out From the prison of my own pride My God, I need a hope I can't deny In the end I'm realizing I was never meant to fight on my own I don't wanna be incomplete I remember what you said to me I don't have to fight alone Bring me out Come and find me in the dark now Everyday by myself I'm breaking down I don't wanna fight alone anymore Bring me out From the prison of my own pride My God, I need a hope I can't deny In the end I'm realizing I was never meant to fight on my own
10. End of Me by Ashes Remain
End of Me by Ashes Remain Lyrics:
There’s a fire burning inside me cold steel calls out my name Tempted to give in to the rage Torn apart by this affliction locked up inside myself This life is much too young to fade. [CHORUS:] I ran away from the pain always breaking down inside Incomplete but now I see This won’t be the end of me The world around me sells an empty promise They build you up just to watch you fall It’s time to meet this face to face [CHORUS] Black and white melt into grey till every truth is stripped away When nothing’s wrong nothing’s ok Everyone has been betrayed [CHORUS 2x]
11. Right Here by Ashes Remain
Right Here by Ashes Remain Lyrics:
I can see every tear you've cried like an ocean in your eyes All the pain and the scars have left you cold I can see all the fears you face through a storm that never goes away Don’t believe all the lies that you’ve been told [CHORUS:] I’ll be right here now to hold you when the sky falls down I will always be the One who took your place When the rain falls I won’t let go I’ll be right here I will show you the way back home never leave you all alone I will stay until the morning comes I’ll show you how to live again and heal the brokenness within Let me love you when you come undone [CHORUS] When daybreak seems so far away reach for my hand When hope and peace begin to fray still I will stand [CHORUS] When the rain falls I won’t let go I’ll be right here.
12. Be My Escape by Relient K
Be My Escape by Relient K Lyrics:
I've given up on giving up slowly, I'm blending in so you won't even know me Apart from this whole world that shares my fate This one last bullet you mention Is my one last shot at redemption 'Cause I know to live you must give your life away And I've been housing all this doubt And insecurity I've been locked inside that house All the while you hold the key I've been dying to get out And that might be the death of me And even though there's no way of knowing where to go I promise I'm going Because I gotta get outta here I'm stuck inside this rut that I fell into by mistake I gotta get outta here And I'm begging you, I'm begging you, I'm begging you to be my escape. I've given up. I'm doing this alone now 'Cause I've failed and I'm ready to be shown how He's told me the way and I'm trying to get there And this life sentence that I'm serving I admit that I'm every bit deserving But the beauty of grace is that it makes life not fair 'Cause I've been housing all this doubt And insecurity I've been locked inside that house All the while you hold the key I've been dying to get out And that might be the death of me And even though there's no way of knowing where to go I promise I'm going Because I gotta get outta here 'Cause I'm afraid that this complacency is something I can't shake I gotta get outta here And I'm begging you, I'm begging you, I'm begging you to be my escape. I am a hostage to my own humanity Self-detained and forced to live in this mess I've made And all I'm asking is for you to do what you can with me But I can't ask you to give what you already gave 'Cause I've been housing all this doubt And insecurity I've been locked inside that house All the while you hold the key I've been dying to get out And that might be the death of me And even thoughl there's no way of knowing where to go, I promise I'm going because I gotta get outta here I'm stuck inside this rut that I fell into by mistake I gotta get outta here And I'm begging you, I'm begging you, I'm begging you to be my escape. I fought you for so long I should have let you win Oh how we regret those things we do And all I was trying to do Was save my own skin But so were you So were you
13. Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been by Relient K
Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been by Relient K Lyrics:
I watched the proverbial sunrise Coming up over the Pacific and You might think I'm losing my mind, But I will shy away from the specifics... 'cause I don't want you to know where I am 'cause then you'll see my heart In the saddest state it's ever been. This is no place to try and live my life. [Pre-Chorus] Stop right there. That's exactly where I lost it. See that line. Well I never should have crossed it. Stop right there. Well I never should have said That it's the very moment that I wish that I could take back. [Chorus] I'm sorry for the person I became. I'm sorry that it took so long for me to change. I'm ready to be sure I never become that way again 'cause who I am hates who I've been. Who I am hates who I've been. I talk to absolutely no one. Couldn't keep to myself enough. And the things bottled inside have finally begun To create so much pressure that I'll soon blow up. I heard the reverberating footsteps Synching up to the beating of my heart, And I was positive that unless I got myself together, I would watch me fall apart. And I can't let that happen again 'cause then you'll see my heart In the saddest state it's ever been. This is no place to try and live my life. [Pre-Chorus x2] [Chorus] Who I am hates who I've been And who I am will take the second chance you gave me. Who I am hates who I've been 'cause who I've been only ever made me... So sorry for the person I became. So sorry that it took so long for me to change. I'm ready to be sure I never become that way again 'cause who I am hates who I've been. Who I am hates who I've been.
14. Once and for All by Disciple
Once and for All by Disciple Lyrics:
All alone In a place I can't remember Lost control Forgot what I was chasing after The lies I've tried to justify Have kept me up at night I'm done trying to hide my lies Away from Mercy's eyes Every little secret that I kept there Locked inside my heart Every single regret, every misstep That kept me in the dark But now I stand face to face With the light of Your Grace And all the weight of all my shame begins to fall Once and for all Once and for all This is a war, I'm done with getting over The weight is more Then I was ever meant to shoulder Only You can save this life So I come clean tonight Every little secret that I kept there Locked inside my heart Every single regret, every misstep That kept me in the dark But now I stand face to face With the light of Your Grace And all the weight of all my shame begins to fall Once and for all Once and for all You made right what I made wrong Once and for all You put an end to who I was Once and for all All the shame that’s in my soul Met Your Grace and is no more Every little secret that I kept there Locked inside my heart Every single regret, every misstep That kept me in the dark But now I stand face to face With the light of Your Grace And all the weight of all my shame begins to fall Once and for all Once and for all
Conclusion: Best Christian Rock Songs of All Time
- Not Alone by Red
- Sea of Faces by Kutless
- Draw the Line by Disciple
- Unbreakable by Fireflight
- Breathe Into Me by Red
- Pieces by Red
- Dear X, You Don’t Own Me by Disciple
- Change My Life by Ashes Remain
- On My Own by Ashes Remain
- End of Me by Ashes Remain
- Right Here by Ashes Remain
- Be My Escape by Relient K
- Who I Am Hates I’ve Been by Relient K
- Once and for All by Disciple
I hope you enjoyed this list of songs. Thanks for reading and listening. God bless!
What is the best-selling Christian rock song of all time?
Some of the best-selling Christian rock songs of all time include “Monster” by Skillet, “Awake and Alive” by Skillet, “Comatose” by Skillet, “Hero” by Skillet, “Whispers in the Dark” by Skillet, “Rebirthing” by Skillet, “The Lost Get Found” by Britt Nicole, “The Words I Would Say” by Sidewalk Prophets, and “Gone” by Switchfoot, among many others.
While it’s difficult to determine the best-selling Christian rock song of all time, these songs and others have achieved significant commercial success and continue to inspire and uplift Christian rock fans around the world.
What was the first Christian rock song?
The origins of Christian rock can be traced back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, when a number of artists began experimenting with rock music infused with Christian lyrics and themes. However, it is difficult to pinpoint a single “first” Christian rock song, as the genre evolved gradually over time and through the contributions of multiple artists.
One early Christian rock song that is often cited as a pioneering work of the genre is “Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?” by Larry Norman, which was released in 1972. The song features a rock and roll sound and Christian lyrics, challenging the idea that rock music is inherently evil or ungodly. Norman went on to become one of the most influential figures in the early Christian rock movement, with a string of albums and songs that blended rock and roll with Christian themes and messages.
Other early Christian rock artists and bands that helped to shape the genre include Petra, Resurrection Band, Phil Keaggy, and Andraé Crouch, among others. These artists and others paved the way for the Christian rock movement to become a significant and influential force in contemporary Christian music.
Overall, the first Christian rock song is difficult to pinpoint, but Larry Norman’s “Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?” is often cited as an early pioneering work of the genre.
