"Thief" is a popular song by Third Day

Third Day

Third Day is a Grammy award-winning Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee and former member Billy Wilkins. The other band members are bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr...

. It originally appeared on their 1995 self-titled album

Third Day (album)

Third Day is the official debut album from the Christian rock band of the same name. It was released in the spring of 1996 after the band signed with Reunion Records.-Track listing:#"Nothing At All" - 5:13#"Forever" - 3:48#"Mama" - 3:52...

. It was written by vocalist Mac Powell

Mac Powell

Johnny Mac Powell , originally from Clanton, Alabama, is an American singer-songwriter and producer who formed the Christian rock band Third Day with guitarist Mark Lee...

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The song is slow, with a depressing tone at first but getting slightly harder as it progress. However, it remains mostly a slow, thought-provoking song. The lyrics are a first-person account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ from one of the thieves at his side.