Only In You
Discovering Hope: Unveiling the Meaning in Jeremy Camp's 'Only In You'
Lyrics
There's a place
There is a specific place being referred to.
Where thirsty souls
This place is where souls that are longing or in need can be satisfied.
Find living water
This place provides a source of life that quenches the spiritual thirst.
And thirst no more
Those who come to this place no longer experience a sense of lack or need.
And there's a place
Another aspect of this place is introduced.
Where weary hearts
It is a place where hearts burdened by weariness can find complete and peaceful repose.
Find perfect rest
Perfect rest is found in the embrace of mercy.
In mercy's arms
This rest is specifically found within the compassionate care of mercy.
In mercy's arms
Reiteration of the idea that this rest is within the arms of mercy.
Only in You, hey, only in You, hey
Expressing that the exclusive experience of certain positive aspects is found only in a particular context.
Here in Your presence
The speaker acknowledges the presence of the listener (possibly a divine being).
You're making us new
The listener is associated with transformation and renewal.
Only in You, hey, only in You, hey
Reiteration of the exclusivity of certain positive experiences within the mentioned context.
Nothing compares to the life we find only in You
Highlighting that nothing else can be compared to the enriching life found in this context.
There's a place
Returning to the description of a place.
Where fear can't stand
This place is described as one where fear cannot endure.
Where the broken down
It is a place where those who are emotionally or spiritually broken can receive healing.
Need healing hands
The healing is facilitated by compassionate hands.
And there's a place
Introduction of another aspect of this place.
Where glory's light
This place is illuminated by the light of glory.
Makes shackles fall
In this light, metaphorical shackles are released.
And shadows hide, and shadows hide
Shadows, symbolic of darkness or troubles, are obscured or eliminated.
Our strong tower
Describing the listener as a strong tower.
Our great refuge
Referring to the listener as a great refuge.
In the shadow of Your wings
Imagery of finding shelter under protective wings.
Halleluiah, we have found
Expressing joy or praise for having discovered the origin of everything needed.
The source of everything we need
Emphasizing that the source of all needs has been found.
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