I also really love the simplicity of this song. It says just enough, not a word too many. It has a very serene, Asian vibe.
In my opinion, the second verse makes the most of the phrase "in love" by demonstrating that love is in all of those things--time, place, form and death. Also, it seems to be talking about the prophecy of the messiah, i.e., in God's time the messiah will come take our place, in the form of man, sent to die for our sins--and the idea of love overarches even the pain of it all.
After that there's a movement between "my love" as either the aforementioned thing is a symbol of God's love, or he is referring to his beloved. Both are correct.
I believe Jesus is the speaker throughout the song, but it leaves room for interpretation. One could also see it as a Christian reciprocating his love to God in worship, making references to following Jesus and taking up his cross.
I also really love the simplicity of this song. It says just enough, not a word too many. It has a very serene, Asian vibe.
In my opinion, the second verse makes the most of the phrase "in love" by demonstrating that love is in all of those things--time, place, form and death. Also, it seems to be talking about the prophecy of the messiah, i.e., in God's time the messiah will come take our place, in the form of man, sent to die for our sins--and the idea of love overarches even the pain of it all.
After that there's a movement between "my love" as either the aforementioned thing is a symbol of God's love, or he is referring to his beloved. Both are correct.
I believe Jesus is the speaker throughout the song, but it leaves room for interpretation. One could also see it as a Christian reciprocating his love to God in worship, making references to following Jesus and taking up his cross.