Sinner

[JesusWillAlwaysLoveU]

i've been listening to you for years now on many different usernames, and this song still gives me chills!

[KingdomHeartsFan2100]

Amazing!!! :-) I found the studio version on the Ted Dekker fan page on Facebook and now I cannot stop listening to it

[Shojobaby]

Okay, I love your song. Your voice is crazy awesome. Ted Dekker's books are one of my obsessions. His books and your song are total aewsomeness!

I thank God for bringing Ted's books into my life. They really helped me get some thing in perspective.

God bless, Shojobaby

[wrappedinyerarms]

You. Are. Amazing. And, for the record, a full band and screaming for this would be SICK. I can do the drums, guitar, bass, and back vocals, okay? Okay, it's a deal.

[Arkatox]

I still love this song. :D Peoplez, don't forget to listen to the studio version in the Video Responses. ;)

[GraceAboundedMore]

I do like your song. So many try to tell me they don't sin and if you love God you won't. I don't know what world in their mind they are living in. I believe God.

Galatians 3:22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Romans 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

[Dallas743]

You should really try and get a full band together for this song. You said it originally had some screaming so I'm interested to see how it would sound

[lINemolI]

Is there any way I could get this song on my iPod?

[crmsasuke]

awesome :)

[kinz7]

What is she saying after "Green"? <3 <3 this!!!!

[aleena4jesus]

@kinz7 "New life deteriorates."

[Toraishikuru]

Could you possibly put a piano tutorial up..or at least tell me the chords?

[Nejiten77535]

I listen to this every day:)

It's sooo awesome!

By the way, what's that line before "taunting me to stand up to you"?

[aleena4jesus]

@Nejiten77535 "and yet, on your lips a smile"

[Toraishikuru]

@aleena4jesus

You should put lyrics up.

[Nejiten77535]

Thank you! :)

Ahh this is so genius. <3

[Llawliet246]

Holy... wow. Gorgeous. This song is amazing even if you haven't read the books, but if you have and understand the background... it's more than just a song, it's... I don't know, just wow.... I have to read the Circle series again =(

[TFKfan4life88]

this is amazing i wish it was an mp3 so i could add it to my mp3 player its very catchy too it was stuck in my head all day

[ChristianRPGForums]

awesome song, saw this on Ted page a few days ago, its awesome :D

[Gsusfreak94]

@xylnathien she actually has! its really good :) but i dont have a link, unfortunately.. :(

[Gsusfreak94]

@xylnathien she does have a professional one! :)

unfortunately, i dont have a link or anything! :(

[TheChristianWriter]

Wow! I love this song. You have a great voice. Will you ever have a MP3 of it, so I can get it on my iPods?

[daughterofzion07]

Fantastic! I love the lyrics. Amazing. :)

[sarahminnesota]

I love this! Your voice is amazing!

[DanceBabyy88]

Green, your left to deteriorate

is that right?

i was curious about that line too

[aleena4jesus]

@DanceBabyy88 : it's actually "Green, new life deteriorates." Close though!

[LedByTheLamb]

wow... beautiful control of your lovely voice. Great writing AND singing.

[xylnathien]

@ aleena4jesus u should really record this in a recording studio and like sell that copy on itunes =D i would totally buy it (: u have talent

[EestiMK]

great job! that's super awesome. ;) just wondering, what's the line after "Green..."?

[TFKfan4life88]

you should make this into an mp3 id deff buy it :)

[DarknessvsDawn]

I like how you intergrate Ted Dekkers books all together.

[aleena4jesus]

Thanks :)

[Renddslow]

They said on the Circle that a studio version would be coming out soon. (And that was what, back in May...June?) So I was wondering if that's ever going to happen, because I would LOVE to download this song.

[aleena4jesus]

We've been working on it, and we are now working out the details on the finished version. I'm sure, whatever happens, you'll hear about it- whether from me here on youtube or on the Circle. :)

[mishael09]

I seriously cannot stop listening to this song!!! ^_^ I want it!!! Haha. I love all the songs you have posted, keep it up! :)

[DMIwriter]

Like everyone else said, absolutley phenomenal! You truly do have an amazing gift from God.

[justlikenamine]

Wow... I saw this up on the circle website in the videos and had to get back here to youtube to tell you that this is amazing. You have an excellent voice and the way you put everything together was extraordinary. You truely have a gift from God. =) Please, please get this out into the media somehow. You could really go places with a voice like yours, and I would definitely buy a CD. =)

God Bless!

[Cripachu]

she may be a great singer but the media would curropt her

[sutekh31337]

Seriously, this is absolutely amazing, I can't describe with words how much I love this song. You need to put out more songs!

[rawrface21]

aleena. i had chills throughout this entire video... i think this song is actually better than all the books combined. you're just amazing.

-Davin

[aleena4jesus]

thanks Davin :)

[pauljsowders]

Awesome vid, but that's been said a zillion times. Hope you put some more videos out, you really do have a good voice...

[SDavie19]

Can you put the lyrics back on here? my computer's messed up and I can't listen to it and would like to read it.

[zacharno]

youre reallly good

[TheKnightofAres]

Girls, you are awesome! I love it!

[RoENinaE]

I was...well, amazed. Yeah, really. I heard the first part and thought, hey, wait a minute, these are Ted Dekker books! You have a wonderful voice and are truly talented.

[9roseofsharon]

girl this is rele rele amazing. like i think i've read amost all the books you mentioned in your song. except sinner and green. lol.

awesome job!!!

[stylib3838]

Wonderful job! Let us know when it'll be released 8)

[notw4evr]

love the video!!! you have a beautiful voice aleena. can you give me the lyrics? i would love to write them somewhere.

[NinjaNamedRagawoo]

AH. This was ahh-maayy-zziinng.

I looove Saint. This song was FANTASTTIIICC!

You should rly get a band together, lol. I love screamo xDDD

[littlesister04]

Oh my goodness... You're Amazing! FANTASTIC!

[NarnianPrincessVMK]

I LOVE this. Just saw it on The Circle and I must say I got chills. You're a fantastic singer and songwriter.

[AwesomeNiks]

It was amazing! I love this video! =)

[Sourpunch92]

One of the best songs I have heard in awhile. Would love to see this get recorded and put on iTunes. I would buy it the second I saw it was on there.

Also I would love to hear what it sounds like if you had the full band together.

[kmroden]

This is awesome! I created a YouTube account just so I could comment on it. The lyrics are amazing; the music is fabulous; and your voice is awesome! Ted Dekker is my favorite author, and I think you did an excellent job capturing the essence of the books!

[zazybuddy]

one thing - when is the downloadable version? Such a great song! - Stauffenburg_000 of the Forest Guard

[darkraven760]

Great job, one of the most moving songs I've heard in quite some time.

[stephizreallyawesome]

That was incredible! You NEED to put it on a download link or put it on itunes or SOMETHING!

[jesusfreaks40]

man, i so want to have ur song on like...a CD or something! lol

[jesusfreaks40]

lol. i had this song stuck in my head 2day

[oozyanthony]

I have quite a bit to say.

First; WOW! Such a great song, and I love the lyrics becasue they are the same thoughts I think of when Ted Dekker crosses my mind.

Second; If you have facebook I'd love to talk to you about your song and Ted Dekker's books. (considering I thought I was his biggest fan). My name is Anthony Kuchma and I'm from Canada. I'd love to talk. Add me if you think its wise.

I have the song memorized...

[marinagirl24]

Beautiful. The song is amazing and so is your voice. Ted Dekker is my writing hero. :D

[martyr691]

Holy Freaking Crap!!!! This is amazing. You've got an amazing voice, and I wish I could hear the full band version. Also, this was so amazingly written. The lyrics were creative, powerful and convicting. I loved how you incorporated so much of the Lost Books of History Chronicles into the lyrics. Well done! I'm jealous of your talent.

[jesusfreaks40]

that was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol, i havent read the book yet, but i'm almost there. you have an amazing voice!!!!!!!!! you seriously should get that copywrighted, then send it to Ted Dekker, tell him when he makes the movie to put it in!!! lol.

[SDavie19]

Wow amazing!

[TheAndrew1988]

<3 !!!

[Snapjinx]

First off, this is jaw-dropping. Second of all, are you related to my favorite writer ever? Third of all, you have an incredible voice. Fourth (just curious) who's playing the piano? Fifth: You need to get this song copywrighted. Sixth: They REALLY need to make a movie or three of the Paradise Novels and put your song in it!

Woohoo! This made my day!

[aleena4jesus]

@Snapjinx haha thank you :) and if you're referring to Ted Dekker, no; I am not related to him. My mom is playing the piano. thanks, I appreciate it :)

[leumasair]

beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sweeet02]

i lovee thiss!! :D

[VoiceinShadow]

Oh, BTW... this song often gets stuck in my head! Rock on!

[SkittlesLove19]

AWESOME.

How old are you?!

This is incredible. [:

Good job

[mibennett89]

Wow, this is simply amazing.

I've heard it only once before listening to it now, and since then it has reverberated in my mind all day. I listen, and chills go down my spine.

Again, a m a z i n g. ;]

[Guitargamer91]

I look forward to any new songs you may post. If you don't I'll be content listening to this song for a LONG time. Keep writing and singing because you are great.

Dive deep and breathe in

[Jehozadak88]

MP3? O:-)

Most excellent song, I can't stop listening to it!

[puppiesgal]

I absolutely adore this. You sang it beautifully. I've had it in my head all day. I really want to make a dnace to this song now.

[Lovpuppy12]

I agree, we are both saint & sinner, we are purity at least for instances; we are the showdown: nice lyrics, & I love your voice! keep up the creativity, the good work!

[misskatieree]

awesome job. you should post the chords up =D

[Mishanos]

I love this song!!!!! I listen to it everyday ^_^. Do you have an account on Ted's site? (I would assume you do)

[aleena4jesus]

Yes I do! Check the comments beneath the posting of the video on the Circle- you'll see who I am :)

[McCainPalinYay]

Hi Aleena! I just wanted you to know I liked your voice. I liked the vocal inflections it put a lot of passion in your voice. Thanks for sharing your talent with us! Keep yourself on the sunnyside!

[LoveBrotherly]

Absolutely incredible. Amazing voice and great lyrics.

Thanks for sharing this with us all.

God bless!

[tumbelbackcmh]

I would love to get the journal signed...! Congrats! You do deserve it!

[cgoRaid]

Wow, that was incredible. Wonderful voice and great lyrics. Heh, this just increases the greatness of Dekker's books.

Thanks for doing this.

[7mysaviorlives7]

great song and you sounded beautiful singing it. But I must say that you chours is a little contracitory. You can't quiet be a saint and a sinner. Non of us are saints because we are so full of sin.

[kskaiser]

That's the whole point.

[aleena4jesus]

Hahaha you both are right! That is the whole point. And technically, if you think about it, what is a saint? Does it even exist? But anyway, refer back to Billbias' comment- that's what it means. The contradictions is definitely on purpose. And thank you! :)

[abbatiy]

The contrasting essences is what makes the lyrics beautiful.... helpless by our will... and your voice delivers it beautifully... cheers..

[filmgekko]

Wow. thats amazing. and yea a full band and some screaming would go well with this song. It sounds like a good one for Flyleaf or Eowyn to preform. if you get the chance you should get some friends together and do a full version. I love the lyrics. Im going to have "I am a saint, and I am a sinner" running through my head all night. thanks for posting this.

[tumbelbackcmh]

I love how you tied all of the books titles in!

[tumbelbackcmh]

Wow I love it!!! Keep it up!

[xD3xD3x]

wow i really love the song!!!! awesome !!! it was a mind altering book too =) love it!

[ahlei16]

This touched me in ways a song has not for awhile. I love this a lot. A great message too it, I can't say I love it enough!

[Renddslow]

Amazing!! That was...wow!. You have an excellent voice, powerful vocals, good looks. I can see you going far!

[ahlei16]

Wow, very good job. This song really touched me. You have a great voice and the words are beautiful. Keep writing and creating! You have God given talent. Continue to use it!! :)

[VoiceinShadow]

Thoroughly impressed. Continue to dive deep into all Elyon has for you... Have you tried writing anything into the book yet? ;-) With the way you have with words... :-D

[aleena4jesus]

hahaha I have not... I'm going to use it as my journal as soon as I'm through my current notebook. But in honor of you, what should the first words I write be? : P

[VoiceinShadow]

In honor of me?? haha I'd hate to ask for something selfish ;-) LOL I am tempted to say something like : "Steel Waters wins Best of the Blessed" (My band's in the running for that Christian version of American Idol) or "Steel Waters gets signed" haha.

How about something like: "He makes me lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the Steel Waters. He restores my soul." :-D

[billbias]

Keep up the good work. I'm sure you"ve got some more winners you can unleash on the world

[NotOfThisWorld14]

Other than being signed, was the book blank???

[ForestGuard08]

Such a beautiful song and you sing it magnificently! I love Ted's books and I love this song!!

[billbias]

Great voice and song. Reminds me of the verse where Paul says, "I do what I don't want to do, but I don't do that which I want to do. Oh wretched man that I am".

[aleena4jesus]

Thanks for noticing- that's exactly what it's supposed to mean! :)

[drewbiez]

i know nothing about the books but would love to hear you sing more!

[DreamstoneX]

Wow! That was great! Congratulations on winning, you totally deserved it!

[Aspertion]

Wow I love your vulnerability there! I can see that your head and heart are in a very interesting phase, there is power coming! Hold tight, stay the course! Great song!

[0TheForgottenPoet0]

Me-

That was amazing!!! You are so talented and wonderful at singing! This song was great, I loved how it tied all his books together. Bravo!

My Mom-

Not only do you sing beautifully but your lyrics are incredible. I loved the song!!! It should be the theme song for the next Gathering in my opinion.

[ladyvintage2650]

Wow, That was fantastic!

Congratulations, you completely deserved to win! :)

[NotOfThisWorld14]

Great song you deserved to win, by the way, wats written in the book of history?

[aleena4jesus]

Haha thank you! Ted and Thomas Hunter signed the book of history ;) and it also says "dive deep" :)

[angelmew9876754]

WOW! Great song, amazing voice!!!! It's perfect!

[adwcrushed14]

This song is wonderful, I would totally download this song !!!!!!!

[ZeroSkool]

your amazing

[piercingstars]

wow Awesome! thats kool. Fits the books really well.

[SeekTruth4Glory]

Nice. Very creative. Good job.

[rconway8]

excellent. it ties his books together. would love to hear it on christian radio! Mr. Dekker needs to do something with this song! Definitely if he does another movie.Thanks for sharing it.

[giedinghagen08]

wow. you ahve such a beautiful voice!! this song is incredible as well. congrats on winning at the Gathering!!

[vonzereli53]

Awesome and annointed song! I can't wait to see how God is going to show off through you! You have a bright and truthful future!

[ridingsolo91]

wow! that's all I can say, only wish there was a studio version of this! when this does get recorded someday(because it will!) could you do an acoustic version like this (voice & piano) and a full band version?? that would be so sick = )

[purpleiris95]

wow thats really good. totally fits it. if they make a movie for it--which they should!--they should definetly use that song in it!

[ash3n1]

awsome as is...dive deep girl!

[Jewel2828]

Simply wonderful!! I can't stop singing this song....it's stuck in my head. Elyon has blessed you with an amazing gift!!

[clmerpiam]

I agree! This song definitely needs to be professionally recorded and put up on iTunes! I'd buy it!

[RhinoBarbarian]

Great song. Awesome lyrics! If someone ever makes movies out of the, as I call them, The Circle Saga, this would have to be the theme song.

[fxmldr999]

Excellent song and lyrics keep up the good work.

[llamabait]

amazing! I am the core of every showdown! Wonderfully inspired. Thank you.

[phatboybruce1]

Fantastic song. Good Work, I hope you record the song in the future. Elyon's strength!

[wo747]

This totally has to be recorded and offered on iTunes. With dark heavy background music. Something along the line of the band Skillet style. Maybe even add more of Ted's books into the song.

[emobabygirl13]

that was amazing. you are a great singer. i hope a lot of people see this. <3

[lptull]

Nice.

[mybabycleo3]

omg that was awesome!!! i luv ted dekker!

[JesterSeven]

oh snap that was fantastic! Elyon would be proud :) there's a good chance that is one of the songs which will be sung around the lakes in the near future! brilliant lyrics..congratulations on your victory!

[19paradox88]

......SPEECHLESS... Ted Dekker should get her in a studio. It's stuck in my head and I love it. Would like to see what she can do with a whole band.

[tommo39]

awesome voice, and cool lyrics!

[boring0username]

This is absolutely incredible! I love it!

[MidnightIsWhoIAm]

Wonderful lyrics.

[jesusfreak1124]

That was amazing. :D you totally deserved the win.

[kkdkoolkat2]

I love this! You are so talented and creative. I am a huge Ted Dekker fan! And your song really portrays him as he is. I hope you got to attend The Gathering like I did!

[silvie928]

WOW!!! awsome song stuck in my head now just like all the good ones ;)

[jsilvhand]

That was incredible.

[DrownedCali]

Hallelujah, AMEN, you are dismissed.

I am most highly impressed. And deeply touched.

Elyon's strength, Aleena.

[LarryisSara]

Could you please please post the words to this? I would love to read them.

[aleena4jesus]

They are posted with the info of my video :)

[notw4evr]

oh okay. never mind then.

[LarryisSara]

This is awesome! Well done ^_^

[SylvieDelaverite]

Beautiful song. It conveys perfectly the message of Ted's books - you wholly deserve the win of the Show and Tell. I just wish they would've played it at the Gathering so I could have heard it sooner.

Again, excellent. I hope you take this song somewhere beyond youtube; it's too good not to. ^^

-Amy

[akjjjpotter]

Well done!! :) So proud of you!

[sjr9210]

This is great, Aleena...I'm sure you know that :)

[Guitargamer91]

words cannot describe how much I like this.

[robincrazy]

this is the third time ive listened to this....I LOVE IT......its almost addicting...:)

[rlee914]

Very Nice! I love the song!

[DarkFairy8907]

Wow absolutely amazing lyrics and voice

[LPey]

Amazing voice! GREAT JOB!!

[emalin212]

Saw this when Ted Dekker posted it on Facebook. Now I am absolutely in love with it. Not to mention I'm dying to hear it with a band! ^_^ Excellent job, Aleena! I hope you can record this someday.

[glynnclen]

Well Done!

[manakay1979]

That was awesome! You are so talented!

[thebaldbaboon]

Nice voice.

[daviddreher]

Great Job!  Truly inspired.

[AlyraAgape7]

wow, nice lyrics. Ted Dekker put this on Facebook.

[MonsterHunterKid92]

I think your song AND YOU are wonderful! Beautiful voice!

[Shavrek]

Wow, that was great.

[LadyKavanagh]

Wow! Beautiful!! =)

[mizchristian18]

awesome.

[AwesomeNiks]

Wow, Aleena that was amazing!

I was sitting right next to you and your mother at the Gathering. I should have gotten your autograph then :)

It was absolutely fabulous. Your voice is beautiful and unique. I love it

The lyrics are refreshing and fit Ted's books well. They really remind me of who I am, so thanks!

That was refreshing. You have a lot of talent, and I'm glad you won! Great job!

[elessar51]

wow. i'm really impressed. very beautifully and cleverly written lyrics. you have a talent. (and definitely deserved to win!)

the song itself and the performance were really good as well. =)

[IAmChosen44]

haha! I just watched it again and caught all the dekkieness I didn't catch before. very awesome.

[IAmChosen44]

Ahh! This was amazing! If the video had better sound quality you would sound even more awesome!

[SavingGraceForMe]

Wow, Aleena, this was amazing. You have a great voice. And, apparently, a real talent for writing.

I was curious as to if you played the piano, or if you had someone play that for you? This was definitely worthy of the title, Congrats!

[aleena4jesus]

My mom was playing for me, but she wants everyone to know that she only got the chords the day before, and she made all of that up basically on the spot :) haha.

[Avrly]

Wow. Hun, this is amazing! I'm glad that you won. Your voice is beautiful, and the song is a perfect combination of all of Ted's Circle/Paradise novels. Very, very inspiring!

[aleena4jesus]

Haha thanks! did I miss anything besides the lost books? haha.

[twotrees2chooze]

Excellent, young lady. I really liked it. Deb xxx

[RETSoldja]

Phenomenal!

If you are able to put the song together as you'd originally wished, please post the outcome- I am officially hooked!

Never Break The Circle.

RETS

[aleena4jesus]

I'll try...it might be a while. thanks!

:)

[vdprocks]

You are definately gonna win.... amazing video and song. Incredible voice. Great job!