You Raise Me Up
Elevating Souls: Finding Strength in You Raise Me Up
Lyrics
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
Expresses a state of emotional low and weariness in the speaker's soul.
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Describes facing troubles that weigh heavily on the speaker's heart.
When I am still and wait here in the silence,
Reflects a period of stillness and waiting in solitude.
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
Anticipates the comforting presence of someone else who will join the speaker.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Conveys the idea of being lifted or elevated, providing strength to face challenges.
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
Highlights the support enabling the speaker to navigate difficult and turbulent situations.
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
Affirms personal strength derived from the support and presence of another person.
You raise me up to more than I can be.
Emphasizes the transformative effect of the support, enabling the speaker to surpass their perceived limitations.
There is no life, no life without its hunger,
Acknowledges the universal existence of longing or unfulfilled desires in life.
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly,
Recognizes the inherent imperfections in every individual's emotional state.
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Expresses a sense of awe and wonder when in the presence of the supporting figure.
Sometimes, I feel like man's eternity.
Suggests a feeling of timeless connection or eternity in certain moments.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Reiterates the uplifting nature of the support, particularly in challenging circumstances.
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
Reemphasizes the ability to navigate difficult situations due to the provided support.
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
Restates the personal strength gained when supported by the presence of another.
You raise me up to more than I can be.
Reaffirms the transformative impact of the support, enabling personal growth beyond perceived limitations.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Recalls the uplifting experience of being supported, particularly in challenging environments.
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
Recaptures the idea of navigating turbulent situations with the assistance of the supporting figure.
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
Restates the strength derived from the supportive presence of another.
You raise me up to more than I can be.
Reiterates the transformative nature of the support, enabling the individual to surpass their perceived capabilities.
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