— [DASH] lyrics by David Crowder and TobyMac

Verse 1: David Crowder]

Sunday mornin', preacher said:
"Life's a mist; it's just a breath
We're only here for a little while" (A little while)
He talked about his daddy's grave
It read 1910 to '98
But the years between were just a little line (A little line)

[Pre-Chorus: David Crowder]
Got me wonderin' what I'm chasin' (Chasin')
Don't want another minute wasted (Wasted)

[Chorus: David Crowder]
There's a day we're born, day we pass
In between, there's just a dash
What on Earth am I doin'? (Yeah)
What on Earth am I doin'? (Yeah)
Yeah, I got timе, but time goes fast
Yeah, that linе's all I have
What on Earth am I doin'? (Yeah)
What on Earth am I doin'? (Yeah)

[Verse 2: David Crowder]
I could take this life and life it well
I could keep on livin' it for myself
What's He gonna say when He calls me up? (What's He gonna say?)
Was I just words or was I love?
Did I love great or just good enough?
I just hope He says, "Well, done" (What's He gonna say?)

[Pre-Chorus: David Crowder]
I keep on wonderin' what I'm chasin' (Chasin')
Don't want another minute wasted (Wasted)

[Chorus: David Crowder & TobyMac]
There's a day we're born, day we pass
In between, there's just a dash
What on Earth am I doin'? (Yeah)
What on Earth am I doin'? (Yeah)
Yeah, I got time, but time goes fast
Yeah, that line's all I have
What on Earth am I doin'? (Yeah) (Ayy)
What on Earth am I doin'? (Yeah) (Ayy)

Bridge: TobyMac]
'Cause real life's in the trenches, not from the stands
In our lofty benches with manicured hands
I want a dash that's dirty, a life fully spent
Weathered and scarred from all the life that I lived
The times that we go out of our way
To paint beautiful blue over somebody's gray
When we stopped and defended injustice
Or sanded the heart of a friend that got rusted
I don't know my number or year that I'll pass
From this cold world to the Kingdom that lasts
But carpe diem, it's worth it; to live it, not blur it
Or years could fly by and you still ain't met purpose

[Chorus: David Crowder & TobyMac]
There's a day we're born, day we pass (Pass)
In between, there's just a dash
What on Earth am I doin'? (Yeah) (What on Earth am I doin'?)
What on Earth am I doin'? (Yeah) (What on Earth am I doin'?)
Yeah, I got time, but time goes fast (Fast)
Yeah, that line's all I have
What on Earth am I doin'? (Yeah) (What on Earth am I doin'?)
What on Earth am I doin'? (Yeah) (What on Earth am I doin'?)

[Outro: TobyMac]
(Oh-oh-oh) Life's short, but a vapor
What you gonna do? What you gonna do with yours?
What on Earth am I doin'?
What on Earth am I doin'?
(Oh-oh-oh) What on Earth am I doin'?
What on Earth am I doin'?

End of — [DASH] lyrics by David Crowder and TobyMac

David Crowder – Biography

Early Life and Background

David Wallace Crowder, known professionally as Crowder, is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He was born on November 29, 1971, in Texarkana, Texas, United States. Crowder grew up in a Christian family and developed a love for music at a young age.

Music Career

Crowder first rose to prominence as the frontman of the David Crowder Band, which was formed in 1996 while he was a student at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. The band became widely known for blending worship with rock, pop, and electronic sounds. They released several successful albums before disbanding in 2012.

After the David Crowder Band ended, he launched his solo career under the name Crowder. His solo work has further showcased his unique style, mixing folk, bluegrass, rock, and electronic elements with worship music.

Notable Albums (with David Crowder Band)

Can You Hear Us? (2002)

Illuminate (2003)

A Collision (2005)

Church Music (2009)

Give Us Rest (2012)

Notable Albums (Solo Career)

Neon Steeple (2014)

American Prodigal (2016)

I Know a Ghost (2018)

Milk & Honey (2021)

Popular Songs

Some of his most recognized songs include:

How He Loves (with David Crowder Band)

O Praise Him (All This for a King)

Come As You Are

Good God Almighty

In the House

All My Hope (featuring Tauren Wells)

Style and Ministry

Crowder is known for his genre-bending worship music, often mixing traditional Southern sounds like folk and bluegrass with modern rock and electronic elements. His ministry is centered on leading people into authentic worship through innovative and heartfelt music.

Personal Life

David Crowder is married to Toni Crowder. He keeps a relatively private personal life but is outspoken about his faith and dedication to serving God through music.

Impact and Legacy

As both the leader of the David Crowder Band and as a solo artist, Crowder has been influential in shaping modern worship music. His creativity and authenticity have made him one of the most unique and respected voices in contemporary Christian music.