I think this song is about being depressed, or in a bad stage of a person's life (perhaps, not feeling loved?) and then the person becomes a Christian and they finally feel joy like they have never experienced before.
"From the look on your face, and the chains about your neck,
I'm willing to bet you're a prized possession."
-He's saying that the person he is referring to, does not know Jesus, and he/she is very unhappy, and you can tell just by looking at them.
By "the chains about your neck" and "I'm willing to bet you're a prized possession.", he is saying that he can tell that he/she's life is owned by Satan.
"Just give it up.
Just give it your all.
Just give it up."
-He is saying that he/she needs to accept Jesus Christ and repent ASAP. It may also mean that the person really has nothing else to turn towards for relief, and they might as well just "Give it up." after all, what harm would it do, even if it doesn't help?
"This is not the way you were meant to be.
This is not a moment of clarity"
-He is saying that the person has a higher calling, and through God, the person can achieve it. I'm not totally sure what "this is not a moment of clarity" means, but it might mean that the person knows deep down that this is and always has known that God is the key to his/her happiness.
"Your words are taking over mine.
Your words are taking over mine.
They're taking over every feeling I have,
it's all for you."
-The person has given themself to Christ, and his/her words and thoughts are being affected by it.
"Give me your hand now!
This is exactly what it means, to promise.
I'll teach you to breathe."
-the person has given themselves to Chist, and they are learning how to live their life in a more meaningful and joyful manner through Christ. By "this is exactly what it means, to promise." it means that Jesus has successfully fulfilled his promise towards this person.
"Raise your hands to the sky, if you feel alive.
Raise your hands to the sky, if you feel alive."
-The person has handed themselves over to Christ, completely, and their lives are totally transformed. The verses could be a referrence to worship.
It probably means that the person "feels alive" once again. Through Christ, they have found joy and meaning in their lives.
This is my personal favorite song by Oceana, it's beautiful. This is what the song means to me, personally.
I think this song is about being depressed, or in a bad stage of a person's life (perhaps, not feeling loved?) and then the person becomes a Christian and they finally feel joy like they have never experienced before.
"From the look on your face, and the chains about your neck, I'm willing to bet you're a prized possession." -He's saying that the person he is referring to, does not know Jesus, and he/she is very unhappy, and you can tell just by looking at them. By "the chains about your neck" and "I'm willing to bet you're a prized possession.", he is saying that he can tell that he/she's life is owned by Satan.
"Just give it up. Just give it your all. Just give it up." -He is saying that he/she needs to accept Jesus Christ and repent ASAP. It may also mean that the person really has nothing else to turn towards for relief, and they might as well just "Give it up." after all, what harm would it do, even if it doesn't help? "This is not the way you were meant to be. This is not a moment of clarity" -He is saying that the person has a higher calling, and through God, the person can achieve it. I'm not totally sure what "this is not a moment of clarity" means, but it might mean that the person knows deep down that this is and always has known that God is the key to his/her happiness.
"Your words are taking over mine. Your words are taking over mine. They're taking over every feeling I have, it's all for you." -The person has given themself to Christ, and his/her words and thoughts are being affected by it.
"Give me your hand now! This is exactly what it means, to promise. I'll teach you to breathe." -the person has given themselves to Chist, and they are learning how to live their life in a more meaningful and joyful manner through Christ. By "this is exactly what it means, to promise." it means that Jesus has successfully fulfilled his promise towards this person.
"Raise your hands to the sky, if you feel alive. Raise your hands to the sky, if you feel alive." -The person has handed themselves over to Christ, completely, and their lives are totally transformed. The verses could be a referrence to worship. It probably means that the person "feels alive" once again. Through Christ, they have found joy and meaning in their lives.
This is my personal favorite song by Oceana, it's beautiful. This is what the song means to me, personally.