Your love is keeping me alive.’ A superb, melodic lead riff from Drennen permeates the track and gives the chorus extra punch. Michele’s vocals are top-notch, especially in the chorus where she sings: ‘I know I’ve done it to myself, I see that you’re the only one left who wants to stay by my side. The drumbeat even evokes the same pumping heartbeat rhythm to add to the theme. The drumbeat and lead guitar work in tandem to begin this track that focuses on taking heart in trying circumstances. This is a terrific song to start the countdown. Honourable mentions: ’You Gave Me A Promise’, ‘The Hunger’, ‘Prove Me Wrong’, ‘Rise Above’, ‘Now’, ‘Stay Close’, ‘For Those Who Wait’ and ‘Fire In My Eyes’. The band currently consists of Dawn Michele – lead vocals, Wendy Drennen – bass guitar and backing vocals, and Glenn Drennen – guitar. Together with their edgy guitar tones and a mixture of fast-paced songs and slower ballads, they give their listeners something for each occasion. Dawn Michele has been the lead vocalist since the band’s inception in 1999 and her soothing, harmonious vocal tones are one of the reasons why this band holds a special place in my heart. Together with other bands like Skillet, Thousand Foot Krutch and Flyleaf, it has created a musical landscape that is both refreshing and viscerally emotive in the same breath. Fireflight is one of the most successful female-fronted rock bands in the Christian rock genre.
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