Hey there guys and girls. This is Taylor here writing at a good 3:13 in the morning cause I'm a nocturnal. I'll apologize now if there are any spelling errors. haha. Since we haven't formally kept you in the loop of what happened with our member changes the past couple months I just wanted to inform you. We recently picked up Joseph (the former guitarist of Embark On The Day and Astana) as well as Trent (the former bassist of Astana, In Death We Rise and sometimes Darkest Before Dawn). They both have been practicing with us for the past two months now and played their first couple of shows with us this past week. I can't begin to explain how amazing God has blessed us with these two guys. If you don't happen to know them, introduce yourself and they'll give you open arms and hearts just as they have for us. They both bring something to this band that has jumped it to the next caliber. Next time you go to an Adonai show I pray and hope that it isn't just a show to you. With the brotherhood that God has bestowed upon us we know that you will see more within us than ever before. God has been amazing in the provisions that he has given us this past month, but we all couldn't ask for anything more than how amazing all of you have been at these past four shows with Trent and Joseph. You all are a blessing and I just wanted to thank you for making this a great experience. For any of you that thought this was the end of Adonai, I'm afraid to say that this is only the beginning and we have new things for all of you in coming time. Stay tuned and we'll keep you updated on new songs, shirts, shows, and prayer requests. We love you all.

Stay blessed,

Taylor

Hey everyone!
I've been asked a lot about the lyrics to the "RED LETTER"
and here they finally are!
Thank you for being such a blessing to us
:)
-gil

............

---Chasing the Heart of the World-----....

.. ..

As I survey what my hands have toiled ....

Under the sun....

I realize it’s all for nothing....

Desperate for purpose....

I chase after the wind....

Hoping that when I catch it....

I’ll find you starring back at me....

As I fall....

Into myself....

I find my chest is empty....

My hands hold onto nothing....

.. ..

Will I fade into the setting sun?....

.. ..

I’ve tried so hard to hold on to this life....

Chasing this empty heart, I’ve lost myself....

(the smile behind the empty words)....

(the love behind the empty heart)....

.. ..

Will you remember to call my name....

When my voice fades away?....

.. ..

This day blossoms only to wither....

The sweet satire inside us all....

.. ..

I’m lost chasing the heart of this world....

.. ..

I’ve looked at every gate....

I’ve knocked at every door....

Been a slave to every vice in this carnal world....

I fall down on my knees....

My heart is slowly fading....

I think I finally found you....

I think I found you(love)....

.. ..

We are all lost men looking for the answer.....

We are all blind men looking for new sight....

.. ..

I’m afraid this could be it....

We are lost in search of this....

The Heart of the World....

.. ..

Who will I be in the end?....

.. ..

.. ..

.. ..

------Gunpowder Treason------....

.. ..

We’ve been force fed a dream....

We have to be sleeping to believe....

THIS TIME WAKE UP!....

The masses stare in awe at their dictating screens....

Selling their morals....

Enslaving their children....

All under the lie of hope....

Ridiculed if we disagree....

With guns pointed at our heads....

They smile and tell us we’re free....

.. ..

Cuz’ what you see is what you get ....

Dying from the inside....

Drowning form the outside....

This is our one last chance....

.. ..

Remember, remember the 5^th of November....

The gunpowder treason and plot....

I know of no reason the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.....

.. ..

Shut your mouth....

(they say)....

Get back in your place....

(I will never)....

.. ..

My voice will never die....

We will not be forgotten....

A single spark is needed to set it all a blaze....

.. ..

Set it a blaze tonight....

This day will never be forgotten....

I will never bow to you!....

.. ..

Cuz’ what you see is what you get ....

Dying from the inside....

Drowning form the outside....

This is our one last chance....

.. ..

.. ..

----------- Divine Intervention -----------
Bound by my own transgressions
The image of an animal returning to its waste
Can't bear to stare into this reflection of who I am
These walls are caving in, these thoughts are drowning out
Another day pours in and I gain my consciousness
Step into this hollowed world
Smile as I look away and suffocate again

I desperately need some substance to change
The man who regrets, the man in me
I am searching for that one day when the Lord my God will suffocate my shame

You extend Your bleeding arms to embrace this foolish man
As I look away, why do I look away?  
When will the blood and water part? (save me)
The night is always darkest before the dawn

You looked my way as I flew into this rising sun, just as I fell away

Because of You, I breathe again
Because of You, I see among the dead

All that I am
Take all my shame away
All that I have become
Burn it all

These accusing thoughts are a rope around my throat
My eyes tell of what led me to this fate
How can I ever be made clean? (save me)
You still chose to love this man regardless of who I am

I desperately need some substance to change
The man who regrets, the man in me
I am searching for that one day when the Lord my God will suffocate my shame.


----------- Idolatry in a Suit -----------
Welcome to an age of blind acceptance
Anonymity
Wake up to the mutiny of the sheep
The loss of self
The loss of morality
Abolition of the mind
Is this our prized end?

These laws of man, no longer of his maker, come with a price
The price of tribulation and condemnation through ignorance

How do we turn our heads from the cries of another?

The hungry still die, and the poor are still naked
As the shepherds feast on the Lamb

It's on our hands
It's on our heads
This ignorance is murder
Idolatry in a Suit

You came as a child with a love to ignite all nations

This is our reality
Do you really believe this is you?
What a filthy lie

This is our reality
The genocide of a generation
The loveless song of our self demise
Divided we will fall with this cancer in us all
Welcome to Sodom
Welcome to Gomorrah
When the skies open up
Don't look back


----------- Dying to Live -----------
Dying to live
I can't see You, hear You (take me from this)
And I need You to be here (take my hand)

As I'm faced with this day and the plague of routine
I long to see love through Your eyes
Shattered I fall, no longer afraid
Ready to live, ready to die
All that I am is nothing to all that I lack
Father, I'm ready to live
No longer a slave to death
I am not afraid, I am not afraid

I strain my eyes to see your face.
Oh God I think I'm drowning again.
Can I die today to live again?
Will I drown today to live again?

I can't see You, hear You (take me from this)
And I need You to be here (take my hand)

Plunge me into these waters to reveal a life that's unmatched
There is no fear in love; there is no fear in You.

Can I die to live again?
Dying to see Your eyes, dying to live in love again
Just one more day.

Sin shall not be your master,
You are not under law but under grace....

TOUR BLOG!

This is Colin and Taylor here. Within the coming months two of our beloved guitarists, Joe and Tyler, will be parting ways to go to college. They will both be attending the Summer Term at Florida State University. We have all come to the conclusion that God has set different paths for us all. Due to those circumstances we will be needing at least one new guitarist. If you feel you follow most or all of these requirements, as shown below, please feel free to contact us on the Adonai myspace, Colin's myspace page, or Taylor's myspace page.

Requirements:
- Must have a personal relationship with Christ
- Be able to go on tour this summer
- Must be at least 17 years of age
- Must have decent equipment (EX: at least a half stack)
- Preferably some show experience
- Must be within the Orlando area or able to move to the Orlando area
- Must be committed and dedicated to being at all practices, shows, etc.

 If you meet any of these requirements feel free to message us with info about yourself and we will set up an audition for you.

God bless.
- ADONAI

Hey myspace world! Its Brandon here just wanting to fill everyone in on what is going on in the world of Adonai. Well to start off, we are currently recording two new songs with Woodwell Studios. We have all instruments done, all that is left is vocals, and then post production starts. We hope to have the songs done within the month.

In addition to that, we are currently in the running to play Cornerstone Festival this year in Illinois. We really need your help in doing this. The link to vote is here: http://www.cornerstonefestival.com/newbandshowcase/Adonai/

Please everyone spread the word about this. It takes one minute to create your account and then you can vote once per day until voting ends in May.

Thanks again for all your love and support and hope to see y'all at the upcoming shows!

God bless,
Adonai
&
Brandon




MORE NEWS TO COME SHORTLY!

So today is finally March 23rd, 2009. It was exactly two years ago that Tyler and I (Taylor) were sitting together at the 2007 Lake Mary Battle Of The Bands and decided to start something. The next day I met up with Colin at another show which was a coincidence and we all decided to have him join where our first practice was that Saturday. It has been a blessing the past two years with everything we have gone through in this band. We have been through the best times and the worst, but everything is unraveling as it should. I just want to thank everyone for ever coming to a show, purchasing a CD, purchasing a shirt, or coming and just talking to us. It is all of you that have pushed us and kept us going to where we are now. As of right now we are standing on solid ground. We are playing Real Fest this Saturday with Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Flyleaf, The Fold, and many more. and within the coming weeks we have over twenty odd shows. We are also in the studio again with Woodwell and recording two brand new songs and let me tell you... so far they sound phenomenal! it's better than i could have ever expected. If you ever want to talk to us just come around and send us a message, or if you want to hang do the same thing. We are always down to chill... plus I just got an xbox 360 with Live so send me your gamertags if you have one ;]
We love you all and I just wanted to give you a little heads up as to where we stand on this two year anniversary of ours. God bless and we love you all.


In His name,
Adonai

Hey there guys and girls. This is Taylor once again and I'm just stopping in to let you all know how our week has been and what we are up to today. The past two days, Friday & Saturday, we've played two shows. We played at Reinvent on Friday which is always a great time for us. All of you who came out showed us exactly what we are here to do. You made the show a great time for all of us and we really know how great our fans and friends are. Then on Saturday we went and played a show at the Haven in Winter Park. Unfortunately we played without Tyler attending, but still had a great time. Now Today we are back in the studio. Last week I layed out all the drum tracks for our next two songs "Chasing the Heart of the World" and our infamous untitled "Southern" song. Today Joe, Geez, Colin, and Tyler are down at Woodwell Studios laying out as much of the guitar parts as possible. It's all going very smoothly and couldn't have asked for it to run better. Within the next month or so we should have new songs up on the myspace for you to listen and to hold onto. We love you all and know that without you or Christ we would be nothing. If you'd like to talk to us about your week or just want to say "what's up" drop us a message and we'd be glad to talk to all of you.

God bless. In His name,
Adonai

Today starts a new season for us! We are finally going back into the studio today to start laying drum tracks for two brand new songs "Chasing the Heart of the World" and our untitled/notorious "Southern" song. We're all very excited to be back in the studio working with Wes and Jamie from Woodwell Studios. Today will be Taylor, Gil, and Colin in the studio tracking all the drums and next weekend will start the guitar process. We'll keep everyone updated. Get ready for some new songs on the myspace within the next couple months!

stay blessed,
Adonai