Rock chick-turned-pop star KRYSTAL MEYERS talks us through her latest album, due to be released in the UK on 30th September through Integrity-Provident.
For her third album Krystal moves away somewhat from the rock chick sound of old, to a more immediate pop vibe with diverse influences ranging from hooky synth pop to dance music and as well as the more familiar guitar-driven sounds. 'Make Some Noise' was entirely written or co-written by Meyers. It was recorded in Brentwood, Tennessee at Dutchland Studio and was produced by Doubledutch (Robert Marvin and Josiah Bell), well known for their work with such acts as Matt Redman and Toby Mac.
"Make Some Noise"
I really want me and my
generation to be a part of leaving a positive impact on the world, and
that's what "Make Some Noise" is all about. Many people say that my
generation is a dying generation; that we're hopeless and have nowhere
to do, but I don't agree. I think people are more involved. We care
about the environment, social justice, politics, those in need - we
care about things that are making a difference in our world. We need
to stand up for what we believe and for who we are. Don't let anyone
ignore you. Don't be afraid to take a stand, because we were born to
make some noise!
"Love It Away"
No matter where you are, no
matter what's hurting, you don't have to run away from everything. God
will love it away."
"Shine"
Recently I've learned that I need to
strive to put my best effort into every opportunity God has given me.
I need to use the talents and opportunities that God has given me, to
the fullest extent possible. The line from the song that says
"nobody's going to get in the way of my shine" definitely sums up what
this song is about. I'm blessed to be on this exciting journey and I'm
not going to let anything get in the way of my shine.
"S.O.S."
A song about crying out to the Lord and
knowing that being in a world that seems so hopeless sometimes, that
God is our hope! He is the only one who can Save Our Souls. He is
S.O.S.
"Feel So Right"
A fun love song.
"My Freedom"
I went through a time where I felt
spiritually dry and I needed the Lord to open up the floodgates on my
soul and free me from the deserted state I was in. There is nothing
like experiencing his freedom. It's such a beautiful and intimate
thing and I wanted to express that in this song.
"Beautiful Tonight"
This is a song about being
human and learning that even when we go through winter seasons, where
sin overwhelms us and we go into a dark time, that the Lord still
loves us and he still sees us as his beautiful children.
"Up To You"
This song was inspired by a close
friend of mine who was going through a divorce. It shows vulnerability
and bitterness and talks about loving someone even when they make a
choice that hurts and you don't agree with.
"You'll Never Know"
A fun, '80s inspired love
song.
"Your Hands"
I wrote this song about waiting for
an answer from the Lord, but sometimes silence says it all. It's about
letting go and letting God! It's about putting everything in his hands
and even though we don't understand everything that happens, sometimes
we just have to trust him and trust that our lives and situations are
in his control.