I can finally see
That you're right there beside me
I am not my own
For I have been made new
Please don't let me go
I desperately need you

I am not my own
For I have been made new
Please don't let me go
I desperately need you


Lyrics submitted by bonjouramigo, edited by Tanilon, bdeprez

Meteor Shower Lyrics as written by Adam R. Young

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  • +6
    My Opinion

    This song is breathtakingly beautiful! It's a shame it's so short. The lyrics, though few, are so powerful... Adam Young is very religious, so this is a song expressing his utmost love for Him.

    kimathyon July 15, 2009   Link
  • +5
    General Comment

    I love this song not only cause the background of it is so pretty, but also because it's one of Owl City's most Christian songs lyrically! It's probably my favorite off of the new CD.

    rkfanatic101on July 15, 2009   Link
  • +4
    General Comment

    My take on this song is that Adam is talking about being made new in Christ, or maybe just realizing that he's not his own because God created him, and he desperately needs God. It may sound sweet, but that's exactly what his relationship with God is! I absolutely love this song, especially the chorus. I think you can almost tell it's not about a human lover, by the line: "For I have been made new", referring to being made new in Christ, and other parts of the song.

    But there is no right or wrong answer, it can speak to each person differently!

    MUSICCon August 01, 2009   Link
  • +3
    General Comment

    I love song and everything it's about. After the songs over, I always think in my head, "Amen." :)

    Lawishon August 12, 2009   Link
  • +2
    General Comment

    I agree. So simple, yet beautiful. I'm so happy to hear these songs about God.

    atl1007on July 15, 2009   Link
  • +2
    General Comment

    This song is absolutely beautiful. I am also very happy to hear Adam's songs about God. Very breathtaking.

    Alysennon July 15, 2009   Link
  • +2
    Song Meaning

    This song... is simply beautiful. It may be short... but it does'nt need to be longer. He does'nt need to say more! This is exactly how every christian should feel about their relationship with their creator. It's not complicated... just... beautiful! I'm so glad I got to see this side of Owl City. :)

    meaganr317on July 15, 2009   Link
  • +2
    General Comment

    This song always makes me teary.

    2shy2dance111on July 20, 2009   Link
  • +2
    General Comment

    amazing song, definitely about God.

    IsThisAllADreamon August 01, 2009   Link
  • +2
    General Comment

    I never thought that Owl City only consisted of one man (Adam Young) or that he would be a christian. I was listening to this in the car and it kind of hit me. It's pretty cool to hear one of your favorite bands suddenly put out a worship song.

    TheSiegeon August 03, 2009   Link

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