Mystery
Sara Groves Lyrics
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It's always there before
And I can no more own it
Than I can own the road that I’m on
And I don't know where it leads me
I don't know where it leads me
Peace and resurrection
Suffering and dejection
My body's tired from trying to bring you here
My brow is furrowed trying to see things clear
So I'll turn my back to the black
And fall
And wait for the mystery
To rise up and meet me
There are as many takers
As there are hearts to take it
There are so many fakers
I myself have faked it
I should know
Sometimes this has left me
Groping in the darkness
Hoping in the darkness
I will run into you again
My body's tired from trying to bring you here
My brow is furrowed trying to see things clear
So I'll turn my back to the black
And fall
And wait for the mystery
To rise up and meet me
My body's tired from trying to bring you here
My brow is furrowed trying to see things clear
So I'll turn my back to the black
And fall
Pray for the mystery
To rise up and meet me
Oh I’ll wait for your mystery
To rise up and lead me home
The song "Mystery" by Sara Groves speaks about the uncertainty and ambiguity that comes with faith. The first stanza acknowledges the ever-present nature of faith, but how it is impossible to fully understand and take ownership of it. The next few lines admit to not knowing where this faith will take us, and how it will manifest in our lives. The following stanza touches on the struggle to maintain faith in the face of suffering and hardship, as well as the prevalence of those who claim to have faith but do not truly possess it. The chorus, repeated throughout the song, emphasizes the desire to let go of the need for control and understanding, and instead wait for the mystery of faith to reveal itself.
The repetition of the chorus highlights the central message of the song: that faith is not meant to be fully understood or controlled, but rather embraced in its mystery. Groves acknowledges her own struggles with this concept, but ultimately lands on the hope that one day the mystery of faith will reveal itself and guide her home.
Line by Line Meaning
I see my faith before me
I am aware of my faith and it is always present
It's always there before
It has always been present and is not a fleeting idea
And I can no more own it
My faith cannot be possessed nor controlled like a material item
Than I can own the road that I’m on
Just like the path I am traveling, my faith is a journey that cannot be owned or controlled
And I don't know where it leads me
I don't know where my journey of faith will take me
Peace and resurrection
Faith leads to peace and the promise of resurrection
Suffering and dejection
Faith also includes suffering and feelings of hopelessness
I don't know
There's much I don't know about faith and the journey it entails
My body's tired from trying to bring you here
I'm exhausted from trying to control and bring about God's presence
My brow is furrowed trying to see things clear
I feel mentally strained trying to make sense of everything
So I'll turn my back to the black
I'll turn away from what I don't understand
And fall
I'll let go of control and allow myself to relax
And wait for the mystery
I'll patiently wait for the unknown and unexplainable parts of faith
To rise up and meet me
I trust that whatever is meant to be will happen organically
There are as many takers
There are many who believe in faith
As there are hearts to take it
As many as there are people to accept faith as their own
There are so many fakers
There are also people who pretend to have faith
I myself have faked it
At times, I too have pretended to have faith
I should know
I'm aware of the shallowness of pretending to have faith
Sometimes this has left me
Pretending to have faith has left me
Groping in the darkness
Searching aimlessly for an authentic faith
Hoping in the darkness
Desperately wanting to find real faith even in the unknown
I will run into you again
I believe I will find true faith again
Pray for the mystery
I ask for guidance in the unknown aspects of faith
To rise up and meet me
I trust that whatever is meant to be will happen organically
Oh I’ll wait for your mystery
I will patiently wait for an authentic faith experience
To rise up and lead me home
I trust that faith will lead me to the right path eventually
Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: SARA GROVES
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@cokofansmusicforgod5164
This song is so pretty and stately!! It defines Sara's classic style!!! 😍😍😍
@africannative
Agreed!
@rustygrace1
Sara helped me hang by a thread, holding out hope for a thoughtful and raw faith that might be possible and real.