"Joy'n the Family" Lyrics & Bible Points

"Welcome You, Welcome Me" (from the CD "Joy'n the Family")
words and music by Rob Biagi ©2010 Rob Biagi/BMI

welcome you – welcome me
we are here together as a family, i say
welcome you, you say welcome me
we’re brothers and we’re sisters in God’s family
we’re brothers and we’re sisters in God’s family

Let’s make sure every boy is here (boys yell)
Let’s make sure every boy is here (boys yell)
We’ve got to make sure every girl is here (girls yell)
We’ve got to make sure every girl is here (girls yell)

welcome you – welcome me
we are here together as a family, i say
welcome you, you say welcome me
We’re brothers and we’re sisters in God’s family
We’re brothers and we’re sisters in God’s family

let’s make sure every boy is here (boys yell)
let’s make sure every boy is here (boys yell)
we’ve got to make sure every girl is here (girls yell)
we’ve got to make sure every girl is here (girls yell)

welcome you – welcome me
we are here together as a family, i say
welcome you, you say welcome me
we’re brothers and we’re sisters in God’s family
we’re brothers and we’re sisters in God’s family

side by side, unified – Jesus will be glorified…

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"Welcome You, Welcome Me" was designed to "open" your Worship Time. It's upbeat, funky, and the motions get the kids interacting with one another.

LESSON TOPIC/Keywords:
- Welcome
- Respect
- Unity/Togetherness
- Book of Ephesians [Unity in the Body of Christ]
- The glory of Christ when we worship him

KEY LYRIC: "Let's make sure every boy is here...ungh - ungh - ungh - YEAH!"

LITTLE KNOWN FACT: The keyboard player did all his work virtually [via computer] - he and Rob never saw each other in person!

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"You Shine (We're Rockin' Now!)" (from the CD "Joy'n the Family")
words and music by Rob Biagi & Russell Crain ©2010 Rob Biagi/BMI

[Philippians 2:14-15 Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe.]

i love how God made me
how God saves me
how God knows me
yeah – yeah – yeah

i love how God made me
how God saves me
how God knows me
yeah – yeah – yeah

God is the power, the glory forever

You shine and you shine and you shine and i shine
we all shine; we’re rockin’ now!
You shine and you shine and you shine and i shine
we all shine; we’re rockin’ now!

i love being God’s kid
how good He is
i’ll shout praises
yeah – yeah – yeah

i love being God’s kid
how good He is
i’ll shout praises
yeah – yeah – yeah

God is the power, the glory forever

You shine and you shine and you shine and i shine
we all shine; we’re rockin’ now!
You shine and you shine and you shine and i shine
we all shine; we’re rockin’ now!

rock it out and shout your praise!
tell the world, “we’re not ashamed. we love our Jesus! (that’s right; yes we do!)
we’re all disciples, too…”

You shine and you shine and you shine and I shine
we all shine; we’re rockin’ now!
You shine and you shine and you shine and I shine
we all shine; we’re rockin’ now!

You shine, Lord! we worship You!

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"You Shine" was written for when you really want to ROCK OUT FOR JESUS! The motions get the kids moving left and right, jumping high, bending over backward, and focusing on God's power and glory.

LESSON TOPIC/Keywords:
- The power of God/glory of God
- Matthew 5:16 "Let your light shine before men..."
- A "high view" of God/Worship and Exalt God
- Shine your light in a dark world
- Do not be ashamed to call yourself a Christ-follower

KEY LYRIC: "I love being God's kid, how good he is. I'll shout praises - yeah, yeah, yeah. God is the power, the glory forever..."

LITTLE KNOWN FACT: The first "You shine..." in the chorus is directed to God - He shines!

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"Sweet Sweet Love of God" (from the CD "Joy'n the Family")
words and music by Rob Biagi ©2010 Rob Biagi/BMI

God says i’m sweet when i’m really sour
He sees me through Christ
He calls me fresh when i’m really spoiled
what a sweet surprise!

taste and see that the Lord is good – mmm…
taste and see that the Lord is good – yeah! (i’ll tell you what i got)

i got the sweet sweet love of God
i got the sweet sweet love of God
my favorite flavor; my only Savior
I got the sweet sweet love of God

God says i’m good – when i’m actually bad
He sees me through Christ
He calls me “mmm!” – when i’m actually “blech”
what a sweet surprise!

taste and see that the Lord is good – mmm…
taste and see that the Lord is good – yeah! (i’ll tell you what i got)

i got the sweet sweet love of God
i got the sweet sweet love of God
my favorite flavor; my only Savior
i got the sweet sweet love of God

all the people in the front – what you got?! (sweet sweet love!)
all the people in the front – what you got?! (sweet sweet love!)
all the people in the back now – what you got?! (sweet sweet love!)
all the people in the back now – what you got?! (sweet sweet love!)

i got the sweet sweet love of God
i got the sweet sweet love of God
my favorite flavor; my only Savior
i got the sweet sweet love of God

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"Sweet, Sweet Love of God" is a funky track that teaches a DEEP spiritual truth: those who have repented of their sin and trusted Christ to save them from the punishment their sins deserve are SEEN by God the Father as if they have the righteousness of Christ - because they do.

The motions really get the kids dancing, and kids can sing right along Rob's vocal, but one octave higher. This one is easy to learn, and is always a hit at Rob's concerts. The "people in the front" [and in the back] get to holler out, "sweet, sweet LOVE!" - it's fun.

MUSICAL STYLE/SOUND: Mid-tempo funk with lots of bass, heavy drums, and lots of vocal stacks. Kinda Stevie Wonder, kinda Prince, kinda general '70s-'80s funk/R&B. Truly a fun, feel-good track.

IF YOU'RE TEACHING:
- "...taste and see that the Lord is good." Psalm 34:8
- Forgiveness of Sin
- Repentance and Faith
- Jesus is the exclusive Savior of man - the only way to the Father

KEY LYRIC: "God says I'm good when I'm actually bad. He sees me through Christ. He calls me 'mmm,' when I'm actually 'blech.' What a sweet surprise!"

LITTLE KNOWN FACT: The guitar player on this song is named Tim Nienhuis [NINE-house]. He also plays guitar for Jana Alayra.

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"God is Workin’ On Me"  (from the CD "Joy'n the Family")
words and music by Rob Biagi ©2010 Rob Biagi/BMI

the best of me is coming out today
when i decide to let God have his way
the best of me is coming out right here
when God directs and i don’t interfere

today’s been unbelievable; we’re blessed and havin’ fun
the future’s inconceivable; the best is yet to come

God is workin’ on me – i know
God is workin’ on me – i know
i’m undergoing transformation. call me a “new creation”!
God is workin’ on me – i know!

the best of me is coming out today
when i decide to let God have his way
the best of me is coming out right here
when God directs and i don’t interfere

today’s been unbelievable; we’re blessed and havin’ fun
the future’s inconceivable; the best is yet to come

God is workin’ on me – i know
God is workin’ on me – i know
i’m undergoing transformation. call me a “new creation”!
God is workin’ on me – i know!

i’m not the way i was – and that’s all because of Christ in me…

God is workin’ on me – i know
God is workin’ on me – i know
i’m undergoing transformation. call me a “new creation”!
God is workin’ on me
God is workin’ on me
God is workin’ on me – i know!

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"God is Workin' On Me" was written for a VBS event about "transformation" [Romans 12:2 "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect"]. It's an upbeat song - kinda Paul McCartney/'60s-sounding, with motions that will get the kids interacting with one another.

LESSON TOPIC/Keywords:
- Transformation
- Obedience to Christ and his teaching [and Scripture]
- "...the old has gone; the new has come." (2 Cor. 5:17)
- Dying to self/Letting God have his way
- The joy of being a child of God

KEY LYRIC: "I'm not the way I was, and that's all because of Christ in me."

LITTLE KNOWN FACT: Rob's wife Kathleen came up with the KEY LYRIC.

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"All Kinds of Fun" (from the CD "Joy'n the Family")
words and music by Rob Biagi ©2010 Rob Biagi/BMI

having all kinds of fun in the family of God with our music
having all kinds of fun in the family of God with our music

sing – dance – worship (echo)
God says be joyful; always be joyful
sing – dance – worship
God says to praise Him – let’s celebrate Him

you’re on God’s mind – you’re one of a kind
it won’t sound the same without you
let’s go; let’s shine – our voices combine
sing with the angels above!

having all kinds of fun in the family of God with our music (woo hoo!)
having all kinds of fun in the family of God with our music (woo hoo!)

don’t just sit there (echo)
give God your worship, ‘cause He deserves it
don’t just sit there (echo)
God says to praise Him – let’s celebrate Him

you’re on God’s mind – you’re one of a kind
it won’t sound the same without you
let’s go; let’s shine – our voices combine
sing with the angels above!

having all kinds of fun in the family of God with our music (woo hoo hoo – oo – ow!)
having all kinds of fun in the family of God with our music (woo hoo hoo – oo – ow!)

it’s all good, we are worshipping as we should
it’s all right; we are worshipping day and night 

having all kinds of fun in the family of God with our music (woo hoo hoo – oo – ow!)
it’s all good, we are worshipping as we should
having all kinds of fun in the family of God with our music (woo hoo hoo – oo – ow!)
it’s all good, we are worshipping – all kinds of fun!

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"All Kinds of Fun" is a funk/'80s-sounding track that encourages the listener "don't just sit there; give God your worship, 'cause He deserves it." The funky beat makes you want to dance, and there is lots of "call-and-answer" [leader sings, kids echo back] in the verses. As always, Kathleen Biagi's motions "lift" the song and make it super-fun and memorable

LESSON TOPIC/Keywords:
- Worship with music can be fun!
- God deserves our praise and worship
- Singing and dancing are ways to worship
- Rejoice, be joyful always
- We were created to worship God ["it won't sound the same without you..."]

KEY LYRIC: "Don’t just sit there. Give God your worship, ‘cause He deserves it. Don’t just sit there. God says to praise Him; let’s celebrate Him."

LITTLE KNOWN FACT: Parts of the motions on this song were designed to be like "The Temptations" [a cool '60s vocal group].

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"Hallelujah, Thank You" (from the CD "Joy'n the Family")
(Natalie & Rob’s Leukemia Victory Song – Psalm 103, Revelation 21:4, 1 Cor. 1:9)
words and music by Rob Biagi ©2010 Rob Biagi/BMI

i bring me to You – like You ask me to
and i’m quiet
i bring me to You – like You ask me to
and i’m quiet

believing everything you’ve promised You’ll do
believing everything i’ve hoped for is true
and every tear i’ve cried you’ll wipe from my eyes
and i’ll say

Hallelujah – thank You
Hallelujah – thank You

i bring me to You – when i don’t know what else to do
keep me quiet
i bring me to You – when i don’t know what else to do
keep me quiet

i’m still believing everything You’ve promised You’ll do
and everything i’ve hoped for is true
and every tear i’ve cried You’ll wipe from my eyes
and I’ll say

Hallelujah – thank You – i sing
Hallelujah – thank You – Jesus
Hallelujah – thank You – i sing
Hallelujah – thank You

i bring me to You – to say, “i love You too.”
and i’m quiet
i bring me to You – to say, “i love You too.”
and i’m quiet…

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"HTY" is a quiet, gentle song of thanksgiving and worship. It is Rob and [his daughter] Natalie's "Leukemia Victory Song." On December 4, 2009, Natalie got her final chemotherapy treatment for A.L.L. Leukemia [see www.nataliebiagi.com for the story]. On that same day, Rob was told he is "in remission" from C.M.L. Leukemia. A great day! - and yet another reason to thank the One True God. He certainly doesn't always heal or resolve our problems the way we pray for, but He is able to!

LESSON TOPIC/Keywords:
- Thankfulness
- Worship
- Obedience
- Prayer
- The power of God

KEY LYRIC: "i bring me to You – when i don’t know what else to do - keep me quiet...i’m still believing everything You’ve promised You’ll do, and everything i’ve hoped for is true. and every tear i’ve cried You’ll wipe from my eyes, and I’ll say Hallelujah – thank You"

LITTLE KNOWN FACT: Rob cried for 12 hours straight after he recorded the demo for this song. It still moves him to tears in concert from time to time.

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“Get Ready for the Bumps” (from the CD "Joy'n the Family")
words and music by Rob Biagi and (daughter) Juli Biagi ©2010 Rob Biagi/BMI, ©2010 Juli Buli Songs

cruisin’ down the road and feeling good about my life when,
whoop! what was that? the doctors’ news is bad?
you’re sick? no way! we’ve got to stop and pray, ‘cause
that’s what Christians do at every moment of the day – so!

get ready for the bumps
get ready for ‘em bump, bump!
get ready for the bumps in life
get ready for the bumps
get ready for ‘em bump, bump!
get ready and don’t be surprised
God is on your side

back out on the road and feeling good about my life when,
ungh! what was that? my best friend’s mom and dad?
an argument? Okay – we’ve got to stop and pray, ‘cause
that’s what Christians do at every moment of the day

get ready for the bumps
get ready for ‘em bump, bump!
get ready for the bumps in life
get ready for the bumps
get ready for ‘em bump, bump!
get ready and don’t be surprised
God is on your side when the bumps come

and they will, you know
Christ told us so in the Scriptures, He said:
“…don’t be surprised, just fix our eyes on Me and you will see…

you’ll be ready for the bumps
ready for the bumps
ready for the bumps in life!”
get ready for the bumps
get ready for ‘em bump, bump!
get ready and don’t be surprised
God is on your side when the bumps come

get ready
get ready
read your Bible, and pray
get ready

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"Get Ready for the Bumps" is an honest way of looking at the “bumps” [or troubles] in life. God allows troubles [and sometimes causes them]. Christ tells us to not be “surprised” when troubles come, and promises that the Holy Spirit will help us through them and strengthen us to get back out there to represent Christ.

MUSICAL STYLE/SOUND: mid-tempo rock/pop with funky guitars and a sing-along vocal [in the kids’ key!]. This one works great in Kids’ Church, and [as always] Kathleen Biagi’s motions “lift” the song and get the kids pumpin’ their fists and jumping to the beat.

IF YOU’RE TEACHING:
- Dealing with troubles
- Perseverance
- Faith
- Obedience
- The Armor of God

KEY LYRIC: "Get ready for the bumps…get ready and don’t be surprised…God is on your side when the bumps come…and they will, you know – Christ told us so in the Scriptures…"

LITTLE KNOWN FACT: The first part of the chorus was written by Rob’s daughter Juli.

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“Books of the Bible Rap” (from the CD "Joy'n the Family")
as performed by Duffy Robbins

Genesis, Exodus
Leviticus, Numbers Deuteronomy
Joshua, Judges
i want to tell you the truth about the book of Ruth

on to 1st and 2nd Samuel, 1st and 2nd Kings
1st and 2nd Chronicles and all of those things
lead to Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther and Job
i want to go to heaven in a righteous robe,

singing Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes
Solomon’s Song and the prophets are these:
Isaiah, Jeremiah, and “J’s Lament” [Lamentations]
Ezekiel, then Daniel to the lions went

Hosea, Joel, and Amos’s tale
Obadiah, Jonah in the belly of the whale
Micah, Nahum, and Habakkuk’s cry,
Zephaniah, Haggai, then Zechariah,

the last Old Testament books are real; Malachi points to a brand new deal
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
the story of Jesus, and then move on to
Acts and the letters of Paul:

Romans, 1st and 2nd Corinthians all
Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians,
and move on to 1st and 2nd Thessalonians
1st Timothy, 2nd Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews and James

1st and 2nd Peter, and John (all three!)
Jude “the dude” and Revelation – you’ll see
that these are written, that you might believe
that Jesus is the Christ and his grace receive!

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"Books of the Bible Rap" is a sure-fire way to get kids [or adults!] to memorize the books of the Bible. It's basically the titles of all 66 books of the Old and New Testament sung/rapped to a homemade "beat" [with some extra words, phrases, humor, and sound effects added in for fun].

MUSICAL STYLE/SOUND: Quasi-rap/hip-hop, but without all the negatives typically found in those genres.

IF YOU’RE TEACHING:
- The Books of the Bible
- Anything at all that’s based on the Bible

OTHER USES:
- Any club, group, or organization that requires its participants to learn the Books of the Bible
- Competition between kid groups, or individuals [there are 2- and 3-year-olds who do quite well rapping along with this track!].

KEY LYRIC: Umm…the whole thing! It’s one-minute-and-twenty-eight seconds of the “Books of the Bible” in a rap style. See?

LITTLE KNOWN FACT: All of the noises [rhythm track, etc.] were made by Rob’s mouth and body: his tongue clicks, hand claps, and “swoosh” noises were all overdubbing [layered] on his recording computer and mixed together.

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"Six-Foot Man (in a Four-Foot Pool)" (from the CD "Joy'n the Family")
words and music by Rob Biagi ©2010 Rob Biagi/BMI

my big brother mike and me
found a lot of ways to disagree, but
one thing made us both happy
we couldn’t wait ‘til half-past four when
daddy’d come walkin’ through that door and
he’d say, “hey – who wants to get soaked?!

turn the hose on, get in the pool
i came home early just to be with you and do the things you do.”

he was a six-foot man
in a four-foot pool
one foot deep, four feet wide
daddy and me – side by side – oo – hoo – hoo!

you know God’s a Father, too
and He’s got about a zillion things to do, but
He’s still watchin’ after you!
He is holy, just and true
But we are sinners through and through
so Christ says, “Hey – who wants to get ‘soaked’”?

He says, “turn the hose on, get in the pool
I came from heaven to be with you and do a big rescue

I’ll be your six-foot Man
in your four-foot ‘pool’.
My love’s deep and My love’s wide
you and Me – side by side – oo – hoo – hoo!”

[kids shout: “go on, fella!”] solo section

turn the hose on, get in the pool
He came from heaven to be with you and do a big rescue

He’ll be your Six-Foot Man
in your four-foot pool.
His love’s deep and His love’s wide
you and He – side by side – oo – hoo – hoo!
He’ll be your Six-Foot Man
in your four-foot pool.
His love’s deep and His love’s wide
you and He – side by side – oo – hoo – hoo!

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"Six-Foot Man (in a Four-Foot Pool)" is an autobiographical song about Rob’s and his brother’s relationship with their Dad. It tells of how their Dad would come home from work and join them in their boyhood games [and their plastic inflatable swimming pool]. It’s good to think of God this way – that he wants us to enjoy a close relationship with him, and that Christ was willing to leave heaven to become the “God-man” to rescue us from the punishment our sins deserve.

MUSICAL STYLE/SOUND: Country/pop – lots of slide guitar, acoustic guitar, and vocal harmonies. A very big sing-along chorus.

IF YOU’RE TEACHING:
- Christ coming to earth to rescue us
- The answer to the sin problem
- Sacrifice
- The power of effective/involved parenting

KEY LYRIC: “I came from heaven to be with you and do a big rescue…”

LITTLE KNOWN FACTS: Rob’s Dad plays the harmonica solo in the middle section, and his “big brother Mike” does most of the background vocals.

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"Scoot!" (from the CD "Joy'n the Family")
God is close, so “scoot” over and make room for him in your life
words and music by Rob Biagi ©2010 Rob Biagi/BMI

(teacher: “good morning, class!”)
if you’re all upset just sitting at your desk, well
i’ve got this for you – God is sittin’ there with you! (teacher: “it’s a spelling test!”)
if you’re playing sports, well, you’ve got Fan support, ‘cause
i’ve got this for you – God is playin’ there with you!

people need to know God is near
people need to know God’s not far
He is right where you are! – so …

scoot!

if you’re doing chores and wondering, “why, what for?” well
i’ve got this for you – God is “chore-ing” there with you!
(while you’re workin’)

people need to know God is near
people need to know God’s not far
He is right where you are! – so …

scoot! (on the playground)
scoot! (in your business)
scoot! (with the laundry)
scoot! – (absolutely everywhere…)

never never wait too long to say, “God i know you’re here
with your mighty right hand holding me up.”
never never wait too long to say, “God i have no fear
i’m not alone when a curveball’s thrown.” (“STRIKE TWO!”)

if you’re out for soup, then add one to your group, ‘cause
i’ve got this for you – God is dining there with you! (in your family)

people need to know God is near
people need to know God’s not far
He is right where you are! – so …

scoot!

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"Scoot!" is a "ska" song [same musical style as "The Bug Song" from the "V.I.P. to G-O-D" CD]. Although there are no motions for it yet, it is the favorite of many BiagiFans. Great listening song - great message - the LORD your God is with you!

LESSON TOPIC/Keywords:
- God is with you (Zephaniah 3:17)
- Do everything to the glory of God (Colossians 3:23)
- Acknowledge God's presence all around you - throughout the day
- Prayer
- Be bold, because God is for you!

KEY LYRIC: "If you're out for soup then add one to your group...God is dining there with you, in your family. People need to know God is near. People need to know God's not far; He is right where you are - so scoot!"

LITTLE KNOWN FACT: Rob asked one of his daughter Juli's teachers to do the "teacher voiceover" at the beginning - but she couldn't do it - so Rob's voice appears as the "Teacher" on the final master.

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“Sorry Mom, I Was Wrong” (from the CD "Joy'n the Family")
silly song about a kid apologizing to his parents
words and music by Rob Biagi ©2010 Rob Biagi /BMI

sorry mom – i was wrong and you were right – all along
and now all that i want to do
is love and honor and obey you – my Mom

mom? (she fainted!) i guess i’ll have to talk to dad instead

i’m sorry Dad – i’m ashamed. and you are right – i’m to blame
now all that i want to do
is love and honor and obey you – my dad

to show you that my behavior’s better
i just wrote grandma’s thank you letter…see? pretty good, huh?

mom and dad – you’re the boss
and you were right – so i flossed
and now all that you’ll see me do
is love and honor and obey you – my parents – i love my parents!

i’m sorry i broke your birdbath, and i know that i’m no good at math
i know i didn’t eat your casserole and i’m sorry about that lie i told...

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"Sorry Mom; I Was Wrong" is a humorous, kids-eye-view of humbly apologizing to his parents for several things he’s recently done wrong.

MUSICAL STYLE/SOUND: It sounds as though a child is playing the piano and singing to his parents, with other musicians joining in as the song goes along. Simple piano, bass, and drums accompany. Kinda Mr. Rogers/Sesame Street, kinda jazzy, very sweet and simple.

LESSON TOPIC/Keywords:
- Humility
- Confession of Sin
- Forgiveness
- Obeying your parents [and God]

KEY LYRIC: "Sorry mom; I was wrong. And you were right all along..."

LITTLE KNOWN FACT: Rob and his big brother Mike actually did do all the things listed out in the lyrics of this song:
- they were lousy “thank-you letter” writers
- they didn’t floss often enough
- they broke their Grandma’s birdbath
- they struggled with math
- they didn't like casserole
- they lied to their parents and to each other

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“(I Wish) A Blessing On You” (from the CD "Joy'n the Family")
words and music by Rob Biagi ©2010 Rob Biagi/BMI

everyone i see will get a smile from me today
and everywhere i go – people will see me and know (they’ll say…)
wow! that kid is alive! – there’s some kind of joy in their eyes
will they know what it is? i can offer them this, “hey – God bless you in your life.”

i wish a blessing on you, and on you, and on you…i do
i wish a blessing on you, and on you, and on you…it’s true!

oh Lord let everything i do bring glory and joy to You today
help everyone i meet to see You alive in me, oh yeah
away i fly – into a world that needs Light
they don’t know Jesus lives – that He was and He is the way, the truth, the life

i wish a blessing on you, and on you, and on you…i do!
i wish a blessing on you, and on you, and on you…it’s true!

take it all in – God is real, He’s close by, if you only knew
take it all in – feel His peace, feel His love washing over you…

i wish a blessing on you and on you, and on you

i wish a blessing on you, and on you, and on you…i do
i wish you joy in your family and peace in your home
i wish a blessing on you, and on you, and on you…it’s true!
for God is good – only good, and his ways are higher

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"(I Wish a) Blessing on You" is a Christian way of saying “Have a Nice Day”. It’s also an adaptation of the “doxology”/blessing from Numbers 6 [“The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you”].

MUSICAL STYLE/SOUND: Backstreet Boys/’1990s boy-band pop. Slow-to-mid-tempo with electronic beats, lots of keyboards, and lots of background vocal stacks.

LESSON TOPIC/Keywords:
- Blessing
- Evangelism
- Obedience to God
- Living for Christ

KEY LYRIC: "oh Lord let everything i do bring glory and joy to You today. help everyone i meet to see You alive in me…they don’t know Jesus lives – that He was and He is the way, the truth, the life…"

LITTLE KNOWN FACT: Rob is a very big fan of the “boy band” production sound and songwriting. Too bad the lyrics of those songs don’t typically say much. The melodies, songwriting, and production are wonderful!

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"Biagi Fam Jam" (from the CD "Joy'n the Family")
words and music by Rob Biagi ©2010 Rob Biagi Music (BMI)

[singing]: Biagi Family Jam! [daughter Natalie giggles]

[daughter juli sings “Carry the Light”]

carry the light of the Lord and let Him live in you
carry the light of the Lord and you will shine like new!
carry His love in your heart and explore – ungh!
carry the light of the Lord
carry His love in your heart and explore – ungh!
carry the light of the Lord

[son matt sings “On We Go (We Are Wild About God!)”]

Jesus, Messiah – share Him with your friends (echo)
share Him ‘til everyone has had the chance to know Him, to trust Him – to take the lead in the joy stampede

on we go – woo hoo hoo! we are wild about God (yes! wild about God!)
on we go – woo hoo hoo! we are wild about God (yes! wild about God!)
wild about God!

[rob & kathleen sing “V.I.P. to G-O-D”]

if God is for us, who can be against us? nobody!
if God’s hand has made me – i must be a V.I.P.!

i’m a V.I.P. to G-O-D
i was made in His image; it’s easy to see
i’m a V.I.P. to G-O-D
i am His favorite creation; unique as can be! a V.I.P.!

[Gospel Message]

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not; Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be

Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning, new mercies I see
All I have needed Your hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine Own dear Presence to cheer and to guide
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside

Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning, new mercies I see
All I have needed Your hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me

[Natalie speaks]: “That’s good.”

[Juli speaks]: “That was great, Natalie.”

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"Biagi Fam Jam" is a listening song that showcases “joy” in Rob’s “family” [the title of the CD is “Joy’n the Family”.] They do a “jingle” [like a radio commercial i.d.], then take turns singing parts of some of Rob’s biggest hit songs, finishing with a Gospel message and the classic hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness”.

MUSICAL STYLE/SOUND: Various – pop vocal “jingle,” campfire/guitar sing-along, piano-and-vocal, improv./family vocal sing-along.

LESSON TOPIC/Keywords:
This song isn’t really appropriate for a Kids’ Church teaching application.

KEY LYRIC: "Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth…Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me."

LITTLE KNOWN FACT: A family argument kept the vocal recording session until the very end of production of this recording. Fortunately, everyone back “at peace with one another” and in a good mood [obviously] when the recording finally took place!

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Thanks for reading "all the detail" about Rob's CD "Joy'n the Family"!