Anticonformity
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"Anticonformity" is a Christian rock
song written and sung by Christian rock/pop singer Krystal Meyers
. It was composed by Krystal Meyers
, Hannah Dwinell and Ian Eskelin
, and appears on her self-titled debut album
. It rose to number one song in Japan in 2005, knocking the Red Hot Chili Peppers
from that coveted position.
at 16 years of age.
When summing up "Anticonformity" (coined by Krystal, as it's not an actual word), Krystal says anticonformity is "becoming the person God wants you to be and refusing to become the person that the world wants you to be. It's about blocking out what the world is feeding you... about your image; who you should be like and just pursuing the plan that God has for you."
Listen to song clips from Krystal Meyers, containing, Anticonformity, available for purchase from Amazon.com
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
song written and sung by Christian rock/pop singer Krystal Meyers
Krystal Meyers
Krystal Meyers is an American Christian rock / Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and musician...
. It was composed by Krystal Meyers
Krystal Meyers
Krystal Meyers is an American Christian rock / Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and musician...
, Hannah Dwinell and Ian Eskelin
Ian Eskelin
Ian Eskelin , is a record producer, songwriter, solo artist, and founding member and lead singer of the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band All Star United. He won the Dove Award for "Producer of the Year" in 2011 and 2008, and was nominated for the same award in 2007, 2009, and 2010...
, and appears on her self-titled debut album
Krystal Meyers (album)
-Lyrics:-Official websites:*******...
. It rose to number one song in Japan in 2005, knocking the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk, hip hop and psychedelic rock...
from that coveted position.
About "Anticonformity"
"Anticonformity" was written at Christian summer camp when Krystal was 14, and the first version was recorded when she was in ninth grade on a camp compilation. Krystal later signed with Essential RecordsEssential Records (Christian)
Essential Records is a Contemporary Christian record label based in Franklin, Tennessee. It is a division of a major label, Sony Music Entertainment.-History:...
at 16 years of age.
When summing up "Anticonformity" (coined by Krystal, as it's not an actual word), Krystal says anticonformity is "becoming the person God wants you to be and refusing to become the person that the world wants you to be. It's about blocking out what the world is feeding you... about your image; who you should be like and just pursuing the plan that God has for you."
Track listing
- "Anticonformity" (CHR Version) charted at number one in Japan in 2005.
Listen to song clips from Krystal Meyers, containing, Anticonformity, available for purchase from Amazon.com