You Raise Me Up
Elevating Souls: Unveiling the Profound Meaning of 'You Raise Me Up'
Lyrics
When I am down, and, oh, my soul, so weary
Expresses feeling downhearted and fatigued in the soul.
When troubles come, and my heart burdened be
Describes facing troubles that weigh heavily on the heart.
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Reflects a state of stillness and waiting in silence.
Until you come and sit awhile with me
Anticipates the comforting presence of someone special.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Highlights the transformative power of support, lifting one to stand on mountains.
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
Continues the theme of elevation, allowing one to walk on stormy seas.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
Emphasizes strength derived from being supported and lifted.
You raise me up to more than I can be
Conveys the idea of being raised to surpass one's perceived limits.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Reiterates the uplifting effect, enabling one to stand on mountains.
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
Reaffirms the ability to navigate challenges, walking on stormy seas.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
Restates the strength found in the support of another.
You raise me up to more than I can be
Highlights the transformative nature of being raised to greater potential.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Echoes the sentiment of being elevated to stand on mountains.
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
Reiterates the imagery of walking on challenging seas with support.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
Affirms personal strength when lifted on someone's shoulders.
You raise me up to more than I can be
Underlines the idea of reaching a potential beyond one's expectations.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Repeats the concept of being raised to stand on mountains.
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
Recapitulates the ability to navigate challenges, walking on stormy seas.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
Affirms strength derived from the supportive presence of another.
You raise me up to more than I can be
Reiterates the theme of being elevated to exceed perceived limitations.
You raise me up to more than I can be
Concludes by acknowledging the transformative impact, exceeding one's potential.
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