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Song of Good Hope Lyrics
If we're gonna make it
Across this river alive
You need to think like a boat
And go with the tide
And I know where you've been
Has really left you in doubt
Of ever finding a harbour
Or figuring this out
And you're going to need
All the help you can get
So lift up your arms now
And reach for it
And reach for it
And take your time babe
It's not as bad as it seems
You'll be fine babe
It's just some rivers and streams
In between you and where you want to be
Watch the signs now
You'll know what they mean
You'll be fine now
Just say close to me
And may good hope walk with you through everything
[x2]
May the song of good hope walk with you through everything.
Across this river alive
You need to think like a boat
And go with the tide
And I know where you've been
Has really left you in doubt
Of ever finding a harbour
Or figuring this out
And you're going to need
All the help you can get
So lift up your arms now
And reach for it
And reach for it
It's not as bad as it seems
You'll be fine babe
It's just some rivers and streams
In between you and where you want to be
Watch the signs now
You'll know what they mean
You'll be fine now
Just say close to me
And may good hope walk with you through everything
[x2]
Song Info
Submitted by
themoley91 On Jun 19, 2012
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I have anxiety problems. God is my rock and the only way I have been able to get over a lot of it. This song helps as well.
This song, for me, is a song about letting someone know you are there for them, to let them know not to give up on hope. The writer is telling the person they are right beside them and will be there for them while they go through whatever it is they are going through. It is a song of hope, of love and of courage. It is also showing that the writer is going to be there no matter what "just stay close to me..." - as if to say, they've felt the same way too and know just how difficult it is to find the way, but with courage and strength of this person beside them, they can find their way too. It's a beautiful song and if dedicated, can make one feel extremely encouraged to keep trying. I know it did that for me. <3
Glen said he wrote this for a friend of his who had cancer. It's about gathering up the courage to face something difficult and get through it, and supporting someone who is going through that journey.