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.
How can I know Your ways?
They're so much higher than mine
I know it's possible to walk upright before You
And become pleasing in Your sight
If I seek You I will find You
If I knock the door will open
When I call You, You will answer
That's the kind of God You are
Open my eyes Lord so I can see You
Open my heart Lord so I can love You
Teach me Your ways, I will follow
Through every test and every trial
Open my ears Lord so I know Your voice
To sing Your song like David
To walk with You like Moses
It's so incredible to know how much You love me
You made a way for me to be with You forever
If I seek You I will find You
If I knock the door will open
When I call You, You will answer
That's the kind of God You are
Si te busco te encuentro
Si yo toco puertas abren
Cuando llamo tu respondes
That's the kind of God You are
Open my eyes Lord so I can see You
Open my heart Lord so I can love You
Teach me Your ways, I will follow
Through every test and every trial
Open my ears Lord so I know Your voice
There's no other way to live this life
But according to Your will
So I will bless the day that You came into my life
And made a change that's everlasting
If I seek You I will find You
If I knock the door will open
When I call You, You will answer
That's the kind of God You are
Si te busco te encuentro
Si yo toco puertas abren
Cuando llamo tu respondes
That's the kind of God You are
Open my eyes Lord so I can see You
Open my heart Lord so I can love You
Teach me Your ways, I will follow
Through every test and every trial
Open my ears Lord so I know Your voice
So I know your voice
They're so much higher than mine
I know it's possible to walk upright before You
And become pleasing in Your sight
If I seek You I will find You
If I knock the door will open
When I call You, You will answer
That's the kind of God You are
Open my eyes Lord so I can see You
Open my heart Lord so I can love You
Teach me Your ways, I will follow
Through every test and every trial
Open my ears Lord so I know Your voice
To sing Your song like David
To walk with You like Moses
It's so incredible to know how much You love me
You made a way for me to be with You forever
If I seek You I will find You
If I knock the door will open
When I call You, You will answer
That's the kind of God You are
Si te busco te encuentro
Si yo toco puertas abren
Cuando llamo tu respondes
That's the kind of God You are
Open my eyes Lord so I can see You
Open my heart Lord so I can love You
Teach me Your ways, I will follow
Through every test and every trial
Open my ears Lord so I know Your voice
There's no other way to live this life
But according to Your will
So I will bless the day that You came into my life
And made a change that's everlasting
If I seek You I will find You
If I knock the door will open
When I call You, You will answer
That's the kind of God You are
Si te busco te encuentro
Si yo toco puertas abren
Cuando llamo tu respondes
That's the kind of God You are
Open my eyes Lord so I can see You
Open my heart Lord so I can love You
Teach me Your ways, I will follow
Through every test and every trial
Open my ears Lord so I know Your voice
So I know your voice
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Open My Eyes Lord Lyrics as written by Stephen Edward Huff Joann Rosario
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