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You Raise Me Up Lyrics
When I am down and oh my soul so weary
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit awhile with me
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
There is no life, no life without its hunger
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly
But when you come and I am filled with wonder
Sometimes I think I glimpse eternity
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit awhile with me
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly
But when you come and I am filled with wonder
Sometimes I think I glimpse eternity
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
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You know, I wonder why most people who hear this song give it some kind of religious connotation, but I really don't see the connection at all. There is no mention of Jesus or any god. There is vague mention of "eternity" but that could mean almost anything really (and if it is religious, who's to say its Christian or Judeo-Christian inspired at all?). When I hear this song its about someone who is going through some trials and there is that special someone (maybe a friend, family member or husband/wife) who they know they can always turn to and will help them no matter what. Not sure why everyone has to make it out to be some gospel thing. I guess its the godspot in their head shrug
Because the vast majority of believers KNOW that the song is a living testament to God. It speaks of His grace and strength and wisdom. I would be surprised if many practicing Christians (those with the strength of faith) did not think of this song as a tribute to their father...God. With that said, it IS up to the individual to 'hear' what s/he wishes to hear. But surprised that it's often viewed as a Christian song? shrug As for the song itself, it's the original version and my favorite. Russell Watson's version is my second favorite.
Because the vast majority of believers KNOW that the song is a living testament to God. It speaks of His grace and strength and wisdom. I would be surprised if many practicing Christians (those with the strength of faith) did not think of this song as a tribute to their father...God. With that said, it IS up to the individual to 'hear' what s/he wishes to hear. But surprised that it's often viewed as a Christian song? shrug As for the song itself, it's the original version and my favorite. Russell Watson's version is my second favorite.
I think that people should think of it in any way they want. If they want to think of it in a Godly way then that is their choice, if you don't see it that way then okay that's your choice.
Lovely, lovely hymn.
I am never alone for Jesus is with me, and I will be sustained by His strenght.
~E.
It's about someone who can always rely on another person to stand by him/her. Be it religious or non religious, I think (hope) everyone has such a special person.
They sing about their lost child. The Secret Garden couple lost a child, and made this to celebrate their love for it. it's not about jesus or religion at all
Secret Garden (the duo) is from Norway where approx 79% of the people consider themselves protestant (IE Lutheran). I am guessing this song was written as a testament to God's loving grace, but it doesn't matter as it means to the listener what s/he wishes to hear. Walking on stormy seas; standing on mountains; sitting on shoulders; etc represent placing ones burdens in God's hands and gaining strength from His wisdom/teachings. It's a gorgeous song. I am conflicted on which version is best: this one or Russell Watson's. Josh G. kind of stole the show with his version (it got all the air play), but I don't believe most have heard the other two.