Sometimes He Comes in the Clouds
Finding Faith Beyond Clear Skies: Sometimes He Comes in the Clouds
Lyrics
These are the places I was so sure I'd find him
Expressing anticipation of finding God in specific places.
I looked in the pages and I looked down on my knees
Searching for God in religious texts and through prayer.
I lifted my eyes in expectation
Looking up with hope and anticipation.
To see the sun still refusing to shine, But
Disappointment as the expected positive signs are not evident.
CHORUS:
Beginning of the chorus section.
Sometimes He comes in the clouds
Highlighting that sometimes God's presence is felt in difficult times.
Sometimes His face can not be found
Acknowledging that God's face may not always be apparent.
Sometimes the sky is dark and gray
Describing moments of darkness and uncertainty in life.
But some things can only be known
Emphasizing that certain experiences can only be understood.
And sometimes are faith can only grow
Highlighting the growth of faith in challenging situations.
When we can't see
Emphasizing that faith is tested when facing the unknown.
So sometimes he comes in the clouds
Reiteration of God's presence in difficult times.
Sometimes I see me, a sailor out on the ocean
Drawing a metaphor of life as an ocean journey.
So brave and so sure, as long as the skies are clear
Feeling confident and secure when everything is clear.
But when the clouds to gather
Anxiety and fear arise when faced with challenges (clouds).
I watch my faith turn to fear, But...
Despite fear, recognizing God's presence.
CHORUS
Reiteration of the chorus.
BRIDGE:
Introduction of a bridge section.
Sometimes he comes in the rain
Highlighting that God's presence is felt even in difficult times (rain).
And we question the pain
Questioning the reasons for pain and distance from God.
And wonder why God can seem so far away
Expressing uncertainty about God's proximity during hardships.
But time will show us, he was right there with us, and
Belief that time will reveal God's constant presence.
CHORUS
Final repetition of the chorus.
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