AMY TURNER
Brad Steele of The Steels took some time to be interviewed by Texas Gospel about thegroup’s new song, “On the King’s Shoulders.”
“On the King’s Shoulders is a song that was written by me and my dad,” Steele explained.
He told us the inspiration for the song came from an unexpected source. “We wrote this a few years ago after a sermon he had preached around Christmas time, ironically, where he talked about the portion of Scripture that says he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Everlasting Father and the government will be on his shoulders,” Steele recounted.
The sermon sparked an idea that would eventually become the core message of the song. Steele continued, “He talked about in that sermon, all of the different things that we can put on his shoulders, all of the different things that he can take, he can take the load on his shoulders. And that gave the idea for on the King’s shoulders”
Like many inspired songs, it didn’t take long from start to finish. “So we wrote the song, and it was really a short co-write, only took about an hour-and-a-half, I would say, to write the song. Really just came natural,” Steele said
The Steeles had a clear vision for the song’s style and impact. “We wanted it to be a toe-tapper. Wanted it to be a fast, upbeat song that people could enjoy,” Steele shared.
However, beyond the catchy melody, there’s a profound message. “And of course, the message that people take away is that you know, whatever you’re going through in your life, whatever’s going on in our world and in our nation, he can bear the weight. He can take the weight of whatever is weighing you down on his shoulders”
The lyrics reflect this message of comfort and support. Lines such as “Each burden has a resting place. Every heartache has a home where worries all get much lighter because he will carry the load” encapsulate the song’s theme
The song also touches on the idea of perspective, with lyrics like “Jesus sees a grain of sand when we just see a boulder”
This imagery encourages listeners to trust in God to handle their problems.
For those facing unexpected challenges, the song offers reassurance: “If a storm has surprised you, there’s someone walking beside you. He has power in his hand, and he will help you stand”
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