In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
God of the broken, God of the weak - be a light in my darkness.
Breathe life into me. Father, come speak Your truth. I offer my life.
I give it to You. Lord, take from me all my unbelief.
Where are You when I feel alone?
When I try to find arms that are strong enough to hold -
all that I am and ever will be - I give unto You, oh Jesus, my king.
God of all comfort, I’m wrecked and I’m torn.
Would You use me in weakness? Would You speak to this storm?
Where are You when I feel alone?
When I try to find arms that are strong enough to hold -
all that I am and ever will be - I give unto You, oh Jesus, my king.
All that You are is all that I need.
Father, release... realease Yourself please.
My spirit is at war with a dark enemy.
Oh Lord, will You come breathe life into me?
Breathe life into me. Oh Jesus. Oh Jesus. Oh Jesus.
Breathe life. Breathe life. Breathe life.
Come breathe life into me. Oh Jesus. Oh Jesus.
Where are You when I feel alone?
When I try to find arms that are strong enough to hold -
all that I am and ever will be - I give unto You, oh Jesus, my king.
Breathe life into me. Father, come speak Your truth. I offer my life.
I give it to You. Lord, take from me all my unbelief.
Where are You when I feel alone?
When I try to find arms that are strong enough to hold -
all that I am and ever will be - I give unto You, oh Jesus, my king.
God of all comfort, I’m wrecked and I’m torn.
Would You use me in weakness? Would You speak to this storm?
Where are You when I feel alone?
When I try to find arms that are strong enough to hold -
all that I am and ever will be - I give unto You, oh Jesus, my king.
All that You are is all that I need.
Father, release... realease Yourself please.
My spirit is at war with a dark enemy.
Oh Lord, will You come breathe life into me?
Breathe life into me. Oh Jesus. Oh Jesus. Oh Jesus.
Breathe life. Breathe life. Breathe life.
Come breathe life into me. Oh Jesus. Oh Jesus.
Where are You when I feel alone?
When I try to find arms that are strong enough to hold -
all that I am and ever will be - I give unto You, oh Jesus, my king.
Lyrics submitted by joshmars
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