You Raise Me Up
Elevating the Soul: You Raise Me Up by Mat and Savanna Shaw
Lyrics
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
Expressing feelings of sadness and weariness.
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Facing troubles that weigh down the heart.
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Finding solace in stillness and silence.
Until you come and sit awhile with me
Waiting for someone to share companionship.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Being lifted up to overcome challenges.
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
Empowered to navigate difficult situations.
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
Strength derived from being supported.
You raise me up, to more than I can be
Elevated to exceed one's potential.
There is no life, no life without its hunger
Acknowledging the universal human longing.
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly
Recognizing the imperfection in every heart.
But when you come and I am filled with wonder
Experiencing awe and wonder in the presence of someone special.
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity
Suggesting glimpses of eternal moments.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Reiteration of being raised to conquer challenges.
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
Continued empowerment to face storms in life.
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
Strength found when supported by someone significant.
You raise me up, to more than I can be
Elevated beyond one's perceived limitations.
You raise me up (you raise me up)
Reaffirming the transformative effect of being lifted up.
So I can stand on mountains (to stand on mountains)
Specifically standing on mountains as a metaphor for triumph.
You raise me up (you raise me up)
Reiteration of the uplifting impact on life's tumultuous seas.
To walk on stormy seas (walk on stormy seas)
Walking on stormy seas symbolizing resilience.
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
Strength and support provided by the presence of a significant person.
You raise me up (when I am down)
Highlighting the transformative effect during challenging times.
To more than I (you raise me up)
Being raised to exceed personal limitations.
When I am down
Reiteration of being lifted up during difficult moments.
To more than I can be
Emphasizing the potential to become more than one thought possible.
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