I heard this song when I was 17, a few months after a Petra concert in Alabama where I gave my life to Jesus. Petra still remains my favorite Christian Rock group.
I first heard this song in the late '80s, and I've loved it ever since. The message behind it is so simple, yet powerful at the same time. Glory to God for Petra!
It is January 9, 2025, My dad who is now 50 is the one who showed my siblings and I this song. I'm 21, and I don't listen to this song all the time, but every once in a blue moon when I do listen to it, it reminds me of when I was a kid and first heard it. While I do listen to more modern Christian/Worship songs, sometimes 40-something-year-old Christian music like this isn't so bad either, this might be a song I consider one of my favorites while growing up.
Oh my dad passed away not too long ago. Petra was one of his favorite bands.. I grew up on it. Ill always play it in his memory and for praising Jesus Christ!
When I started listening with intention, I ,at a young age, saw His calling. This blessed nation and genaration that I hold hope for in seeking His face😇🙏😃
Great classic from my childhood. I actually went to church where the songwriter Dave Eden and saw him sing this about 100 times almost 20 years ago. Good 'ol days!
Per Wikipedia: The Coloring Song" was written by Dave Eden. It was originally recorded by Greg X. Volz' former band, e, where Eden was a drummer. When e disbanded, Eden and fellow band member Joe Grier formed The Joyful Noise. They included e's original recording of "The Coloring Song" in a 1976 album titled No Room in the Middle. The song was the first single from Never Say Die, and became Petra's first big hit. The song reached the top of three Christian radio charts (rock, adult contemporary, inspirational), and the top five of a fourth (southern gospel). The song also became the third top Christian song of 1982.
I was in my teens...I first saw them after their second album. My mother didn't want me to listen to secular music, but I had this. It activated my rock and roll button. haha joke's on her.
I was 18 when I first heard them. 1 year after Jesus regenerated my life and caused me to repent and believe. never the same, like u if you are born again
I'm from India. ( Nagaland , North- eastern part ) , we are a Predominantly Christian state and I had the privilege to attend a " John shlit " concert at my Hometown . Well , I sang this song at our local church when I was in my 9th standard . We Naga's ( term for people hailing from Nagaland , my Home state ) Owe the Americans big time for bringing the Gospel to us , an erstwhile ' Savage , Head hunting Race . ' The first missionary to us was the Lt. Rev. Edward winters Clark , or E.W Clark as we know him . Born in Duchess county , NY. God bless America.
Of all musicians/bands I have heard in my entire lifetime, this song is one of the best. It's not very hard to play musically (A flat Major), but I think it's the lyrics that really places this song in one of my favourites!
I saw them only once...1981 Mundelin High School in Mundelin IL with a church youth group.They were the opening band for Servant.I never heard of them before that day..they get to this song and I was touched in my soul that I cried..it was cleansing.After their set ,I did get to speak to the band ..they all seemed nice...so to this almost 14 year kid at the time..I told them what I just wrote here...they appreciated that ,thanked me and that..was the day I started being a Petra fan and of some classic Christian Rock ..Thank you God for allowing Petra to be a vessel for your message.Take care all
I personally know the guy that run 3angels broadcasting radio he also has 3 Angels tv station His name is Danny and his daughters name is melody They are friends with my ex pastor at my 7day Adventist church I attended at that time and they sang at my baptism they live in west Frankfort IL
Not a Christian, but I was only allowed to listen to Christian music as a teen when I was living with my aunt and uncle. Still have a special place for Petra's beautiful music in my heart and still own several of their albums.
I have always thought of this song as a song for the seasons. I also enjoy THE JOYFUL NOISE rendition. Off the NO ROOM IN THE MIDDLE album which was recorded 7 years before this version. Both versions lift up the Lord and inspire.
My family would listen to this all the time when I was a kid. Funny story, when I was 6 I was allowed to get my first drum kit. I had the choice between a white or red kit, my parents said which color did I want. I immediately thought of this song and said… “Red for the color of the blood that flows! That will always stick with me!
This song was on the playlist when I was a DJ at a small Christian college. Early 1980’s. Brings back some really great memories. I’ve been a Petra fan since 1981.
Someone wondered why verses 2 and 4 start on the 3rd beat. It's an illusion because we drop two beats at the end of every vocal chorus, ie, 0:31. If you count straight through by fours, you will think the verses start on different beats.
Even the two slow songs on this album are good. Perfect album. Not a bad song on it. Petra is a pillar of the Christian music community. Still. Always and forever. Resurrection Band is another one. Two tent poles that all Christian bands fall under. God blessed us with music. Don’t let Satan corrupt it.
Hey, i just did research on the coloring song while downloading CDs onto network drive, the coloring song on washes whiter than LP from 1979, then 1981 Petra had Never Say Die then the two were combined in 1988 on double CD I have it love it.
J'ai traduit le chant en français il y a quelques années LE CHANT DES COULEURS, (« The coloring song » Petra) Rouge est le sang qui a coulé Sur la face de Christ qui nous a aimés Il est l'homme parfait, le Fils de Dieu L'Agneau de Dieu venu des cieux Qui nous donne la vie venue d'en-haut Fait jaillir l'amour comme une source d'eau. Bleu comme le froid du ceur endurci Qui ne croit pas ce qui est écrit De l'amour de Dieu pour l'homme perdu Qui nous a offert Son Fils Jésus Qui nous donne la vie venue d'en-haut Fait jaillir l'amour d'un ceur nouveau. Jaune comme les rayons du matin Soleil d'en-haut brille sur chacun La lumière qui éclaire notr' obscurité Nous guidera jusqu'à l'arrivée. Qui nous donne la vie venue d'en-haut Transforme nos nuits en matins nouveaux. Brunes comme les feuilles qui tombent en automne Quand vient l'hiver aussi pour les hommes. Naître, vivre et puis mourir Selon la loi, tout doit finir Seul le Fils de Dieu peut nous faire renaître Nous donner un cœur aussi blanc que neige. Il nous donne la vie venue d'en-haut Transforme nos nuits en matins nouveaux Il nous donne la vie venue d'en-haut Fait jaillir l'amour d'un cœur nouveau. Il nous donne la vie venue d'en-haut Fait jaillir l'amour commne une source d'eau
I really like this song, but I always wondered why they changed where they start. Verses 1 and 3 start on the downbeat, while 2 and 4 start on the third beat.
I was in late 20s when this came out. Am now 68 and it is still beautiful. Thanks
I'm 63 and this is still in my head!
I heard this song when I was 17, a few months after a Petra concert in Alabama where I gave my life to Jesus. Petra still remains my favorite Christian Rock group.
I turned 50 this year and can sing every word of this song still. I've not listened to it in over 40 years..... WOW i forgot how much I love Petra.
Dance is my favorite
@@dalebeckett5845petra was my favorite band when I was 14 year old .these song was my fav song. N still love it.
@@timothylama6093 me to Petra got me into bride and white cross
Beautiful Truth, beautiful song. Love Petra.
Wow. Memories of childhood and my discovery of Christian pop music. Got me through a stressful youth.
I first heard this song in the late '80s, and I've loved it ever since. The message behind it is so simple, yet powerful at the same time. Glory to God for Petra!
It is January 9, 2025, My dad who is now 50 is the one who showed my siblings and I this song. I'm 21, and I don't listen to this song all the time, but every once in a blue moon when I do listen to it, it reminds me of when I was a kid and first heard it. While I do listen to more modern Christian/Worship songs, sometimes 40-something-year-old Christian music like this isn't so bad either, this might be a song I consider one of my favorites while growing up.
This is my new favorite song I heard it on the Christian radio today
Man, I grew up on Petra. I just turned 30 last week, but they're still my favorite all time band. They still Rock!!!
And now In 2022 your 43 ❤️🙏✝️🙏❤️ STAY on the ROCK…
Now 44❤
What a romantic and beautiful song. So worthy for our beloved Jesus ❤
Oh my dad passed away not too long ago. Petra was one of his favorite bands.. I grew up on it. Ill always play it in his memory and for praising Jesus Christ!
As an artist and new Christian I'm liking this song
Well welcome to the family and may your journey be blessed!
@@deirdremorris9234 thank you!
I cannot get enough of this somg.
Anyone else feel this way?❤❤
Praise Jesus I got saved when this song came out brings back so many memories praise Jesus he was god in the flesh love this song.
I had the cassette and listened to it almost every day.
To me.
This was my favorite song when I was little, like 3-4. I'm 32 now and it still hits my heart
I knew the songwriter, Dave Eden, and had the pleasure of hearing him sing and play this on his dulcimer.
this was my daughters favorite song-now I hope to make it my grand daughters. Welcome back guys!
When I started listening with intention, I ,at a young age, saw His calling. This blessed nation and genaration that I hold hope for in seeking His face😇🙏😃
Great classic from my childhood. I actually went to church where the songwriter Dave Eden and saw him sing this about 100 times almost 20 years ago. Good 'ol days!
Eh im pretty sure this was a greg volz song.
Per Wikipedia: The Coloring Song" was written by Dave Eden. It was originally recorded by Greg X. Volz' former band, e, where Eden was a drummer. When e disbanded, Eden and fellow band member Joe Grier formed The Joyful Noise. They included e's original recording of "The Coloring Song" in a 1976 album titled No Room in the Middle.
The song was the first single from Never Say Die, and became Petra's first big hit. The song reached the top of three Christian radio charts (rock, adult contemporary, inspirational), and the top five of a fourth (southern gospel). The song also became the third top Christian song of 1982.
"....that can make the love between us flow..." a perfect line.
The song came around full circle...love it!! It would be cool to hear a large choir sing this as a round
I used to play this song over and over when i was young im sure it drove my parents nuts!
such a humbling song of beauty, harmony, and simple perfection.
This beautiful song reminds me of my childhood, too. I first heard it in Ohio where I was born and raised.
Thank you Petra for bringing comfort and encouragement to God 's family and heaven's hope message to the world.
so many memories...I listen to this & suddenly I'm 13 again! LOL...saw them in concert for the 1st of several times when I was 13 too.
I was in my teens...I first saw them after their second album. My mother didn't want me to listen to secular music, but I had this. It activated my rock and roll button. haha joke's on her.
At 13 I went to their concert. It was during their Wake Up Call album series.
Was 10 when saw them in concert at Carpenter's home Church in Lakeland Florida.
I was 18 when I first heard them. 1 year after Jesus regenerated my life and caused me to repent and believe. never the same, like u if you are born again
I'm from India. ( Nagaland , North- eastern part ) , we are a Predominantly Christian state and I had the privilege to attend a " John shlit " concert at my Hometown . Well , I sang this song at our local church when I was in my 9th standard .
We Naga's ( term for people hailing from Nagaland , my Home state ) Owe the Americans big time for bringing the Gospel to us , an erstwhile ' Savage , Head hunting Race . ' The first missionary to us was the Lt. Rev. Edward winters Clark , or E.W Clark as we know him . Born in Duchess county , NY.
God bless America.
Beautiful song, lyrics and harmonies before autotune
I love this song. I got to see them in the early 90's! Great Christian band!
Of all musicians/bands I have heard in my entire lifetime, this song is one of the best. It's not very hard to play musically (A flat Major), but I think it's the lyrics that really places this song in one of my favourites!
We did a version of this in my choir at college! My professor always picked interesting music!
I just heard this on AFR!! I really like it!! God bless you all! Praise the Lord's Holy name!!❤️✝️
I saw them only once...1981 Mundelin High School in Mundelin IL with a church youth group.They were the opening band for Servant.I never heard of them before that day..they get to this song and I was touched in my soul that I cried..it was cleansing.After their set ,I did get to speak to the band ..they all seemed nice...so to this almost 14 year kid at the time..I told them what I just wrote here...they appreciated that ,thanked me and that..was the day I started being a Petra fan and of some classic Christian Rock ..Thank you God for allowing Petra to be a vessel for your message.Take care all
Blast from the past to blow the crud outta my ears. Solid.
Best music EVER!! Decades of thanks to PETRA! Thanks for your dedication!
Came here for some nostalgia and man I was NOT disappointed! 5 years ago was the last comment and I’m happy to keep it going in 2021.
Great song! Heard on 3ABN radio! Perfect song!
I personally know the guy that run 3angels broadcasting radio he also has 3 Angels tv station
His name is Danny and his daughters name is melody
They are friends with my ex pastor at my 7day Adventist church I attended at that time and they sang at my baptism they live in west Frankfort IL
@@brianlamb163 ooooooh thank you! That must be a great honor
Love this song!😀 It makes me so happy to listen to this song!
My favorite song by them :-) they helped me sooo much in my time of need to bring me closer to christ!!
Praise Jesus, ah the nostalgia, found so much strength in this God fearing band.
What a worship song ❤️🙏✝️🙏❤️
I cannot help but think that " The Coloring Song " by Petra is the closest a Christian rock band has come to embrace the sound of classic Folk rock :)
I agree! Hippie flowers for everyone :)
Sounds like Renaissance style music
Tull w holy spirit
Listen to their first two albums before NOTW! Really folky!
9:55am so awesome to hear music I grew up listening to ❤
Gracias Petra
I saw Peta for the first time at West Virginia University in Morgontown, W.Va and this was the album that they just released. It was fabulous.
This is my favorite Petra song.
Also, this is the only Petra song I know. But it's still my favorite.
That's ok. You should check out some more of their songs. Their music style changed several times. You might like more.
the same singer was in head east
My favorite too and the only one I know,haven't listened to it in years
Not a Christian, but I was only allowed to listen to Christian music as a teen when I was living with my aunt and uncle. Still have a special place for Petra's beautiful music in my heart and still own several of their albums.
Havent heard this in over 25 years and still remember every word! Reminds me of simpler times,and of how easy it is to just Love the Lord
1982. i was only 6 but i just remember listening to this back then.
John the lead singer gave me a hug!!! I love this band and I saw their farewell concert when I was but a child.
I have always thought of this song as a song for the seasons. I also enjoy THE JOYFUL NOISE rendition. Off the NO ROOM IN THE MIDDLE album which was recorded 7 years before this version. Both versions lift up the Lord and inspire.
It is, especially since they sing “that will make our sins as white as snow”
Today is Easter 2023. Perfect song for today.
Easter 2024
@@michaelszilagyi4529 you are correct sir.
Thank you Patriots Rock on Thank God my Sunday school teacher taught me well. RIP Mrs. BEATLE
My family would listen to this all the time when I was a kid. Funny story, when I was 6 I was allowed to get my first drum kit. I had the choice between a white or red kit, my parents said which color did I want. I immediately thought of this song and said… “Red for the color of the blood that flows!
That will always stick with me!
Awesome song ..this should have been created into a Christmas song too..
Loved the Greg X Voltz era of Petra🙂
I'm a John era Petra fan. But I really love the Beat the System album. And this song is great.
God and Jesus are the kings of colors in all of us !!!
This song was on the playlist when I was a DJ at a small Christian college. Early 1980’s. Brings back some really great memories. I’ve been a Petra fan since 1981.
Great song and great message...
simple yet affective
Someone wondered why verses 2 and 4 start on the 3rd beat. It's an illusion because we drop two beats at the end of every vocal chorus, ie, 0:31. If you count straight through by fours, you will think the verses start on different beats.
+J Slick
Random question. Any idea where I can get an old Fairlight system?
Ive seen maybe one for sale in the past 5 years.
Escuché esta rola en un disco de acetato cuando tenía más o menos unos 8 años, me gustó desde ese primer momento, ahí fue que conocí a Petra.
Great message. Thank you for posting.
Thank you Petra
Even the two slow songs on this album are good. Perfect album. Not a bad song on it. Petra is a pillar of the Christian music community. Still. Always and forever. Resurrection Band is another one. Two tent poles that all Christian bands fall under. God blessed us with music. Don’t let Satan corrupt it.
Love Petra! Great memories. Thanks Richard. :)
Awesome. Thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family.
They sound guns roses beautiful
Remember this great classic!
this is so so powerful to the person with an open hart and mind looking? seeking?
My guitar teacher told me to play along to this video. It is fun.
Wonderful
It's been a long time, but I remember this song!!!
...ive had it on for an hour now....i plan on dream singing it...
Everybody enjoy your day today and the awesome petra music that we get to listen to everyday huh youtube.
Thank you for sharing!
great song
I love the art work on the cover
MAN This brings me back...
I've been looking for this since 8th grade, when we sang this as a choir in school. Never did hear the original until now.Thank you for this. :)
I grew up on their music...
Love this song
this was the first petra song that i ever heard when i was little and i loved it! and i still do! i cant remember that singers name from back then.
John Schlitt
Greg X Volz
Hey, i just did research on the coloring song while downloading CDs onto network drive, the coloring song on washes whiter than LP from 1979, then 1981 Petra had Never Say Die then the two were combined in 1988 on double CD I have it love it.
J'ai traduit le chant en français il y a quelques années
LE CHANT DES COULEURS,
(« The coloring song » Petra)
Rouge est le sang qui a coulé
Sur la face de Christ qui nous a aimés
Il est l'homme parfait, le Fils de Dieu
L'Agneau de Dieu venu des cieux
Qui nous donne la vie venue d'en-haut
Fait jaillir l'amour comme une source d'eau.
Bleu comme le froid du ceur endurci
Qui ne croit pas ce qui est écrit
De l'amour de Dieu pour l'homme perdu
Qui nous a offert Son Fils Jésus
Qui nous donne la vie venue d'en-haut
Fait jaillir l'amour d'un ceur nouveau.
Jaune comme les rayons du matin
Soleil d'en-haut brille sur chacun
La lumière qui éclaire notr' obscurité
Nous guidera jusqu'à l'arrivée.
Qui nous donne la vie venue d'en-haut
Transforme nos nuits en matins nouveaux.
Brunes comme les feuilles qui tombent en automne
Quand vient l'hiver aussi pour les hommes.
Naître, vivre et puis mourir
Selon la loi, tout doit finir
Seul le Fils de Dieu peut nous faire renaître
Nous donner un cœur aussi blanc que neige.
Il nous donne la vie venue d'en-haut
Transforme nos nuits en matins nouveaux
Il nous donne la vie venue d'en-haut
Fait jaillir l'amour d'un cœur nouveau.
Il nous donne la vie venue d'en-haut
Fait jaillir l'amour commne une source d'eau
This sounds like Indian Music. Great song and truth
Praise Jesus
❤❤❤❤✝️✝️✝️✝️
WOW
melodic simple beautiful true
MY FAVORITE CHRISTIAN ROCK BAND OF OLDEN DAYZ🙏👠👠💋♀️💅💅✌️👞👞
One God
Halleluia
I really like this song, but I always wondered why they changed where they start. Verses 1 and 3 start on the downbeat, while 2 and 4 start on the third beat.
Groovy!
Nostalgic
We should've sang this song in youth group back in the day.
Que loco yo tenía 12 años la primera vez que los escuché mi mamá tenía el cassette 😮
Not religious anymore but this song will always be great.
This song came to mind here on June 1. It's a certain "pride" month. They love to borrow God's rainbow. Ok, thanks for spreading God's message.
Watched their concert at 13. This was during Wake Up Call album.
We need the Father more than ever. Christians have been persecuted for far too long.
I found the original Petra instrumental to this song. Search "Tanner Tracks" LOVE this song!