There Go I
Grace Beyond Circumstance: A Reflective Anthem by Martin Sexton
Lyrics
There but for the grace of God, go I
Expressing gratitude for avoiding a difficult situation due to divine intervention or luck.
There but for the grace of God, go I
Reiterating the acknowledgment of being spared from adversity by the grace of God or chance.
Oh, no money in his pocket and no hope in his eye
Describing someone in a dire financial and emotional state, contrasting with the speaker's own situation.
Oh but who am I? But for the grace of God
Reflecting on the disparity between the speaker and the person described in the previous line, questioning their own worthiness.
And there are those who when they pray
Introducing different approaches to prayer, emphasizing actions over words.
Yeah, they move their feet
Highlighting a group of people who demonstrate their faith through their actions, moving beyond mere verbal expressions.
There are those when they pray
Contrasting another group who prays by facing a specific direction, possibly referring to traditional religious practices.
Yeah, they face to the East
Continuing the exploration of diverse prayer methods, emphasizing the variety in people's approaches to spirituality.
There are some who pray when trouble comes
Describing individuals who turn to prayer in times of trouble but are ultimately left to confront their challenges alone.
And they're left there to face the beast, yeah, from within
Suggesting that the internal struggles or "beast" faced in times of trouble are intrinsic and personal.
Oh but who am I? Not for the grace of God
Reaffirming the speaker's recognition that their own situation is not due to their merit but rather the grace of God.
Who am I?
Pondering the speaker's identity in the context of their blessings and the contrast with others.
Thankful for my eyes I see
Expressing gratitude for the ability to see and perceive the world around, appreciating the gift of sight.
Thankful for my eyes
Continuing the theme of thankfulness, specifically for personal growth and positive change.
I'm not the man I used to be
Acknowledging personal transformation, implying that the speaker has overcome past shortcomings.
Thank you for my voice, I let it sing
Expressing gratitude for the ability to speak and sing, vowing to use this gift positively.
Gonna raise it up, let it ring
Declaring an intention to amplify one's voice, indicating a desire to make a positive impact through expression.
Who am I? Who am I?
Pondering the question of identity and purpose, emphasizing the role of divine grace in shaping the speaker's life.
But for the grace of God
Reiterating the acknowledgment of the speaker's reliance on the grace of God for their current state of being.
So who am I?
Raising the question again, prompting introspection on identity and acknowledging the absence of divine grace.
But not for the grace of God
Contrasting the previous acknowledgment, recognizing that the speaker's current state is not due to divine grace.
There go I, there go I
Reflecting on the presence of others who are not as fortunate, implying empathy and humility.
There go I, there go I, there go I
Repeating the observation of others less fortunate, emphasizing a sense of shared humanity and vulnerability.
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