The trio are popular in the electronic dance music scene for their forward-thinking uplifting trance productions and collaborations with renowned vocalists. They have their own record label, Anjunabeats, which releases trance & progressive music, and they also host their own weekly radio show previously known as Trance Around the World but relaunched in late 2012 as Group Therapy. The group's tracks are regularly played by DJs around the world, including Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery, Ferry Corsten, ATB, and Kyau & Albert. The trio has been consistently ranked among DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs Poll, having placed at #4 in 2008 & 2009, #5 in 2010 & 2011, and most recently at #25 for 2014.
My Own Hymn
Above & Beyond Lyrics
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Lives a child who once was me
Ooh, do you see?
I still see through those eyes
Why did you choose to believe bare-faced lies
And let the troubles of others darken your skies?
I wrote my own hymn
It says: Ooh, your soul is good
I wrote my own hymn
I sing my own hymn
It says: Yes, your soul is good
In the remnants of our time
I wake to find you've broken me
Used to be free
But in pain I chose to say
Why did you choose to believe things unkind?
Oh, hallelujah
Heaven is in your mind
I wrote my own hymn
I sing my own hymn
It says: Ooh, your soul is good
I wrote my own hymn
I sing my own hymn
It says: Yes, your soul is good
I wrote my own hymn
I sing my own hymn
It says: Ooh, your soul is good!"
I wrote my own hymn
I sing my own hymn
It says: Yes, your soul is good
Above & Beyond's song "My Own Hymn" is a song about empowerment and self-discovery. The song talks about the past experiences of the singer, who reflects on a photograph of a younger self and the troubles that colored their world. The lyrics express confusion and sorrow over why others would choose to believe lies and how that affected the singer's life. The chorus, however, is a declaration of self-love and acceptance. The singer sings their own hymn, recognizing that their soul is good and that they have the power to overcome any obstacle.
The second verse is a reflection of a broken relationship, where the singer wakes up to find themselves hurt and oppressed. But, instead of giving in to that pain or blaming others, the singer chooses to say "hallelujah" and focus on finding the good in themselves. They recognize that heaven is in their mind, and they can create their own happiness. The song's overall message is clear: no matter what happens, we can choose to love ourselves and sing our own hymn.
Line by Line Meaning
In the confines of a photograph
I look at an old picture of myself as a child
Lives a child who once was me
I see a version of myself from my past in this photo
Ooh, do you see?
Can you see it too?
I still see through those eyes
I remember how I felt and what I saw as a child
Why did you choose to believe bare-faced lies
Why did you choose to believe obvious falsehoods?
And let the troubles of others darken your skies?
Why did you allow the problems of others to affect you so much?
I wrote my own hymn
I created my own song
I sing my own hymn
I perform my own song
It says: Ooh, your soul is good
It affirms that your soul is good
In the remnants of our time
In the remaining moments of our lives
I wake to find you've broken me
I wake up to the realization that you have hurt me
Used to be free
I used to be carefree and uninhibited
But in pain I chose to say
However, I decided to speak out about my pain
Why did you choose to believe things unkind?
Why did you choose to believe words or actions that were hurtful?
Oh, hallelujah
Oh, what a joyous moment
Heaven is in your mind
The feeling of heaven or peace can be found within yourself
I wrote my own hymn
I created my own song
I sing my own hymn
I perform my own song
It says: Ooh, your soul is good
It affirms that your soul is good
I wrote my own hymn
I created my own song
I sing my own hymn
I perform my own song
It says: Yes, your soul is good
It confirms that your soul is indeed good
Writer(s): Paavo Siljamaeki, Jonathan Grant, Zoe Johnston, Anthony Mcguinness
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AlcyoneSparkle
"Used to be free
But in pain I chose to stay
Why did you choose to believe things unkind?
Oh, hallelujah!
Heaven is in your mind.
I wrote my own hymn
I sing my own hymn
It says, oooh
'Your soul is good!'"
@aboveandbeyond
Out now: https://Anjunabeats.lnk.to/MOHyo
@akiles13blue78
Above & Beyond 🔊🎶🎶❤❤❤❤
@fabianlobo2709
Is Beautiful!
@643eddie
Will your new album be called "Music Unites Us All"
@arkooarkooarkoo
Rister451236 Good idea 😉
@sexy_doll3305
Above & Beyond í 💘 u guys
I love ur all music 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌💝💝💝
@JesusMitchell
Too late to explore the world, too early to explore the galaxy...but born just in the right time to listen to Above&Beyond.
@ghostofnihlus902
Jesus Asiahin So well said 👌🏻
@HikariSakai
the chance of that happening is so rare when you think about it on a larger scale of the universe, consider ourselves lucky just to be alive
@worldcitizen1123
So beautifully said!