So Long
Natalie Grant Lyrics
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To survive my own pride
Haunted by the demons
Of my past life
Who am I and why do I
Are questions that keep running
Through my mind
But underneath this shallow skin
Comin' out from within
[Chorus]
So long
Farewell to my old self
Good-bye to the lie that I can't be someone else
Cause who I was ain't who I am
(I know that) I've been born again
Those stains of my history are gone, gone, gone
So long
Apathy, hunting me
Like some contagious disease
Hypocrisy hiding in the shadows
Of the former me
Doin' what comes naturally
I'm not who I want to be
I'm ready to, ready to be free
[Chorus]
Na-na-na, na-na-na-na
Hey, hey, hey
So long
Na-na-na, na-na-na-na
Hey, hey, hey
So long
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Natalie Grant's song So Long are about an individual who is grappling with their past and trying to overcome the struggles that come with it. The lyrics show the person questioning their identity and why they are the way that they are. There is a sense of internal conflict that this person is experiencing. They are haunted by their past and are mystified by their own struggle to survive their pride. However, they are also hopeful about being able to overcome their past and become someone new.
The chorus of the song is about bidding farewell to the old self and embracing the new self. The individual has been born again and they are ready to leave behind the lies and hypocrisy of their past life. They are ready to be free and to let go of the stains of their history that have been holding them back.
Overall, the lyrics of this song are about the journey of self-discovery and overcoming adversity. It's about embracing the new, leaving the old behind, and living a life of authenticity and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Mystified by the struggle
Feeling confused and puzzled by the difficulty
To survive my own pride
To overcome my arrogance and ego
Haunted by the demons
Tormented by the negative influences
Of my past life
From my previous experiences
Who am I and why do I
Asking about my identity and purpose
Are questions that keep running
Continuously persist in my thoughts
Through my mind
In my headspace
But underneath this shallow skin
Beneath the surface level appearance
A brand new me is comin' out,
A fresh, transformed version of myself is emerging
Comin' out from within
From the internal dimensions
So long
A farewell, goodbye
Farewell to my old self
Parting ways with the former version of me
Good-bye to the lie that I can't be someone else
Rejecting the false belief that I cannot change or improve
Cause who I was ain't who I am
Because my past self does not define me
(I know that) I've been born again
Acknowledging a spiritual rebirth or renewal
Those stains of my history are gone, gone, gone
The negative blemishes and effects of my past have vanished
Apathy, hunting me
Lack of motivation and interest pursuing me
Like some contagious disease
Similar to an infectious sickness
Hypocrisy hiding in the shadows
Dishonesty and insincerity lurking in the background
Of the former me
Of the previous version of myself
Doin' what comes naturally
Engaging in habitual, instinctive behavior
I'm not who I want to be
I do not embody the person I aspire to become
I'm ready to, ready to be free
I am prepared to liberate myself
Na-na-na, na-na-na-na
Musical bridge or interlude
Hey, hey, hey
Catchy refrain or chorus
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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@pmvang45
I was sure by now
God, You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen," and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
And raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You
But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The maker of Heaven and Earth
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The maker of Heaven and Earth
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
Though my heart is torn
(Though my heart is torn)
I will praise You in this storm
(Praise you in this storm)
@divyanalexander
I was sure by now
God you would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say amen
And it's still raining
And as the thunder rolls
I barely hear your whisper through the rain
I'm with you
And as your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
And I'll praise you in this storm
And I will lift my hands
'Cause you are who you are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry, you, you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone, how can I carry on?
If I can't find you
But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear you whisper through the rain
I'm with you
And as your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
And I'll praise you in this storm
And I will lift my hands
'Cause you are who you are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm, oh, oh
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The maker of heaven and earth
And I'll praise you in this storm
And I will lift my hands
'Cause you are who you are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm, yeah
And though my heart is torn
I will praise, I will praise you in this storm
I will praise you in this storm
Praise you in this storm
I will praise you in this storm
@paulinagarcia313
I have listened to this song for so many years now and let me tell you, listening to your version wrecked me ( in a good way) . Currently fighting stage 4 metastatic breast cancer with recently given less than 6 months to live. I am still praising God through my storm and believing for my miracle! May God continue to bless and use you always Natalie.
@marcelabriones7043
Praise Jesus! In Jesus I pray healing over you Paulina ❤️!
@faithbradley4224
Prayers! Please keep us updated! ❤️
@akiahellen5491
It's good that you are praising Him even now coz where there's God there's hope
@Sundayschoolnetwork
Dear one, praying for you this morning.
@estellefoster4084
Prayers Jesus for Paulina.....God bless
@CJacob93
Reading the comments I realize how there are so many of us suffering a battle of our own. Sending you all so much love in these times.
@chantellrenee7936
Amen, back at you. We will be victorious. In Yeshua's Mighty name I pray, amen 🙏❤️🔥
@vanessavalles4692
Amen
@lisarangihuna89
God bless you ❤