Birds and Beasts
Eternal Harmony: Revelations in Nature's Symphony
Lyrics
Now when I hear the birds they don't sing they praise
The birds' sounds are perceived not as typical singing but as an act of praising.
When I see the rivers they don't run they race
The rivers' movement is not described as usual but as a competitive "race."
'Cause all creation's eager just to see your face, Jesus
All of creation is eagerly anticipating and desiring to witness the presence of Jesus.
Jesus
Repetition of the name "Jesus," emphasizing a spiritual connection or focus on Jesus.
You gave me ears to hear your song
Expressing gratitude for the ability to hear and perceive the divine song.
You gave me a voice to sing along
Acknowledging the gift of a voice to participate in the divine song.
I thought you're far but I was wrong
The speaker initially believed Jesus was distant but realizes His presence is close.
You were right here
Confirmation of Jesus's proximity, indicating a sense of realization or revelation.
Now when I hear the birds they don't sing they praise
Repetition of the idea that birds' sounds are expressions of praise.
When I see the rivers they don't run they race
Reiteration of rivers' behavior, emphasizing a transformed perspective on nature.
'Cause all creation's eager just to see your face, Jesus
Reaffirmation of creation eagerly longing to encounter Jesus.
Started like a whisper in the dead of night
Describing the beginning of a spiritual experience, starting subtly.
And then it grew louder like a rising tide
The spiritual experience intensifies, likened to a rising tide.
I thought I was living but I came alive
The speaker feels a profound awakening and a sense of true life upon finding Jesus.
When I found you right here
A realization of Jesus's presence leading to a profound sense of being alive.
Now when I hear the birds they don't sing they praise
Repetition emphasizing the transformed perception of birds' sounds.
When I see the rivers they don't run they race
Reiteration emphasizing the transformed perception of rivers' behavior.
'Cause all creation's eager just to see your face, Jesus
Reaffirmation of creation eagerly longing for Jesus, creating a sense of unity.
Now when I hear the wind he don't howl he cries
The wind's sounds are interpreted as cries, not typical howling.
When the sun goes down he don't set he hides
The sunset is portrayed as a hiding rather than a setting, suggesting a deeper meaning.
Just like Moses did as you passed him by, Jesus
Comparing the hiding of the sun to Moses's experience of encountering God's presence.
You've always wanted me
Repetition emphasizing God's desire to dwell within the speaker, setting eternity inside.
You've always wanted me
-So you set eternity
-Inside of me
-You've always wanted me
-You've always wanted me
-So you set eternity
-Inside of me
-You've always wanted me
-You've always wanted me
-So you set eternity
-Inside of me
-You've always wanted me
-You've always wanted me
-So you set eternity
-Inside of me
-Now when I hear the birds they don't sing they praise
Reiteration of the transformed perception of nature, emphasizing the eager creation.
When I see the rivers they don't run they race
-'Cause all creation's eager just to see your face, Jesus
-Now when I hear the wind he don't howl he cries
-When the sun goes down he don't set he hides
-Just like Moses did as you passed him by, Jesus
-Jesus
Repetition of the name "Jesus," concluding the lyrical expression.
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