![]() ![]() Which, by the way, is not true: the album’s song “Ask Me” is about faith in the midst of trials, and one of the rare early CCM songs to openly address doubt. But the thing that got the Charismatic Karens and Fundie Freds all lathered up about the album had less to do with anything in its lyrics and more with what wasn’t in them. There is absolutely nothing offensive about the lyrics of “Baby, Baby” or the entirety of Heart in Motion. And yet, families in our church - including my own, for a time - banned it. Ironically, that controversy and the ensuing discussion are exactly why it’s one of the quintessential CCM songs, and even inspired a standout moment in the recent Netflix musical A Week Away. And while it’s standard practice for Christian bands to throw in the occasional love song these days, it was downright shocking for the church crowds to hear CCM’s It Girl sing a song without the name “Jesus”. It’s nearly four minutes of sappy bubblegum pop the stuff that hits are made of.īut what it’s most definitely not is a praise-and-worship song. Its lyrics are simple and goofy, but that’s forgivable in a song that captures the feelings of puppy love and infatuation (Grant maintains it was inspired by her then-infant daughter, which also works). Keith Thomas’ music is a classic earworm. “Baby, Baby” remains her best-charting single, clocking in atop the Billboard 100 upon release.Īnd, I’ll admit it: it’s a bop. I saw her in concert a few years back (where my podcast co-host exchanged fart jokes with her before the show) and was reminded of how many flat-out great songs she’s responsible for. And, at 60 years old, she’s still going strong. The singer-songwriter was one of the first CCM superstars, shooting to fame with songs like “Thy Word” and “El Shaddai.” Her Christmas albums are revered among Christian culture. This column will likely discuss Amy Grant several times in the future. As Amy Grant’s Heart in Motion album gets a special edition re-release this weekend to celebrate its 30th anniversary, I want to look back on the album’s hit single to see how such an innocuous, upbeat song caused such a stir. ![]()
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