Lyrics
I've stood on mountains
I have experienced high points in life, symbolized by standing on mountains.
I've sunk to the depths
I have faced challenges and lows, depicted by sinking to the depths.
Set my sights eastward
I've set my goals in an optimistic direction, indicated by aiming eastward.
And wandered out west
I've explored different paths and possibilities, even venturing out west.
And I've crossed my rivers
I have overcome obstacles, crossing rivers, and navigating bends in my journey.
And checked every bend
Despite my efforts, the love of the Lord endures and persists in my life.
But try as I might, Lord
Expressing the challenge of fully embracing the enduring love of God.
Your love still persists
Describing God's love as deep as a valley, contrasting with the depth of personal sin.
Deep as a valley
The depth of sin is acknowledged, emphasizing the contrast with God's profound love.
So deep was my sin
Referring to a meticulous account of past mistakes and regrets.
A tedious tally
Highlighting the burdensome tally of regrets and wrongdoings.
Of things I regret
In the shadows of guilt and despair, acknowledging a fate destined for death.
But there in the shadows
A transformative encounter with God in the midst of darkness and despair.
My lot set on death
The speaker's destiny was seemingly sealed by death.
I met the God who
An introduction to the God who offers friendship and salvation.
Would call me His friend
Expressing a profound relationship with God, now referred to as a friend.
Amen
A declaration of affirmation and agreement, often associated with prayers or praise.
I left my shame where
Leaving behind feelings of shame in a location where the heart used to be.
My heart used to be
Symbolizing liberation from emotional burdens once wrapped around the heart.
Wrapped up in chains
Describing the past entanglements and struggles now external to the speaker.
That were once wrapped on me
Acknowledging imperfection but celebrating the freedom of the heart.
And I ain't a saint but
Despite not being a saint, the speaker's heart has experienced liberation.
My heart's been set free
Emphasizing the newfound freedom of the heart.
So won't you quit waiting
An invitation to stop waiting and to experience the freedom personally.
Come taste it and see
An encouragement to taste and see the transformation and liberation firsthand.
Amen
A concluding affirmation, similar to a prayer, expressing agreement and praise.
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