H.O.L.Y.
Discovering Sacred Love: H.O.L.Y. by Florida Georgia Line
Lyrics
When the sun had left and the winter came
Describing a time when challenges and difficulties arose, symbolized by the departure of the sun and the arrival of winter.
And the sky fall to only bring the rain
Reference to a tough period, where troubles (rain) followed the previous difficulties (winter).
I sat in darkness
The narrator expressing a state of emotional darkness or sadness.
All broken hearted
Feeling emotionally shattered and upset.
I couldn't find a day I didn't feel alone
Experiencing persistent loneliness, unable to find solace.
I never meant to cry, started losing hope
Unexpectedly becoming emotionally vulnerable and losing optimism.
But somehow, baby
Despite the difficulties, someone special (baby) entered the narrator's life.
You broke through and saved me
The person being referred to played a significant role in saving the narrator from despair.
You're an angel, tell me you're never leavin'
Describing the special person as an angel and expressing a desire for them to stay.
'Cause you're the first thing I know I can believe in
The special person is portrayed as the first thing the narrator can truly believe in.
You're holy, holy, holy, holy
Repetition of the word "holy" emphasizes the sacred and pure nature of the person, with the narrator feeling euphoric about loving them.
I'm high on loving you
-High on loving you
-You're holy, holy, holy, holy
-I'm high on loving you
-High on loving you
-You made the brightest days from the darkest nights
Credit given to the special person for bringing brightness to the darkest times in the narrator's life.
You're the river bank where I was baptized
A metaphorical reference to the person being like a river bank where the narrator found renewal or rebirth.
Cleansed from the demons
The person helped the narrator overcome inner struggles and demons, providing a sense of liberation.
That were killin' my freedom
-Let me lay you down, give me to ya
Expressing a desire for intimacy and a deeper connection with the special person.
Get you singing babe, hallelujah
-We'll be touchin', we'll be touchin' heaven
Anticipating a spiritual and emotional connection, reaching a heavenly state through touch.
You're an angel, tell me you're never leavin'
Reiteration of the special person being an angel and the importance of them staying in the narrator's life.
'Cause you're the first thing I know I can believe in
-You're holy, holy, holy, holy
Continuation of expressing the euphoria and joy of loving the special person, with repetition of the word "holy."
I'm high on loving you
-High on loving you
-You're holy, holy, holy, holy
-I'm high on loving you
-High on loving you
-I don't need these stars 'cause you shine for me (shine for me)
Not needing external validation (stars) because the special person's presence is radiant and fulfilling.
Like fire in my veins, you're my ecstasy
Comparing the person's impact to a powerful and exhilarating force, bringing ecstasy and joy.
You're my ecstasy
-You're holy, holy, holy, holy
Reiteration of the intense emotional experience of loving the special person, expressed through the repetition of "holy."
I'm high on loving you
-High on loving you
-You're holy, holy, holy, holy
-I'm high on loving you
-High on loving you
-You're the healin' hands where it used to hurt
Describing the special person as a source of healing, grace, and a metaphorical church, emphasizing their sacred and uplifting nature.
You're my saving grace, you're my kind of church
-You're holy
Final affirmation of the person's holiness and significance in the narrator's life.
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