You Raise Me Up
Lifting Spirits: Embracing Strength in You Raise Me Up
Lyrics
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
Expressing a state of emotional low and weariness in the speaker's soul.
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Describing facing troubles that weigh heavily on the speaker's heart.
Then I am still and wait here in the silence
Choosing to be still and wait in silence, possibly for solace or comfort.
Until you come and sit awhile with me
Anticipating the presence of someone (possibly a loved one) to provide companionship.
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
Highlighting the supportive role of the person, enabling the speaker to overcome challenges symbolized by mountains.
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
Emphasizing the uplifting effect of the person, allowing the speaker to navigate difficult situations symbolized by stormy seas.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
Conveying strength derived from the support and presence of the person.
You raise me up to more than I can be
Acknowledging that the support elevates the speaker to achieve more than they thought possible.
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
Reiterating the theme of being lifted to conquer challenges represented by mountains.
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
Reaffirming the idea of being raised to overcome difficulties symbolized by stormy seas.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
Reiterating the strength gained when relying on the support of the person.
You raise me up to more than I can be
Stating the transformative nature of the support, allowing the speaker to surpass their own limitations.
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
Echoing the concept of being elevated to stand on mountains, emphasizing empowerment.
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
Reiterating the idea of being lifted to navigate challenges represented by stormy seas.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
Affirming the inner strength derived from the support, especially when on the metaphorical shoulders of the person.
You raise me up to more than I can be
Highlighting the transformative impact of the support, exceeding the speaker's perceived capabilities.
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
Repeating the motif of being raised to conquer challenges symbolized by mountains.
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
Emphasizing the continued elevation to overcome difficulties symbolized by stormy seas.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
Acknowledging the speaker's strength when supported by the metaphorical shoulders of the person.
You raise me up to more than I can be
Reiterating the idea of being raised to achieve more than the speaker thought possible.
You raise me up to more than I can be
Concluding by underlining the transformative nature of the support, allowing the speaker to exceed their own limitations.
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