Set Apart
Advent Lyrics
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Though all my brothers fade away, I will hold to you
Conviction has stripped away with time
The flame of passionate love
That once burned deep inside has blown away
And washed out with the rain
Crushing those that held to you
And in your place, we dug a shallow grave
Hoping to see a change, a resurrection
And so we fight for the heart
Holding nothing back till we see the sun on the horizon
Bringing light to this barren wasteland, power of ages old
Held in the mighty hands of God
Pushed out and thrown away like a painful memory
Two feet in the grave we march relentlessly
Pressing towards our destruction, our decimation
Two feet in the grave we march relentlessly
Pressing towards our destruction, our decimation
Broken in two, our faith has fallen victim to shame
Run from the truth, run from the freedom of absolutes
Is there anyone left who still cares?
Reconcile, take back our stolen hearts
Reconcile, take back what is rightfully yours
Set apart
Set us apart, set us apart
Set apart our hearts only for you
In Advent's song "Set Apart," the singer declares their unwavering commitment to God despite the challenges and setbacks they have faced. They testify their loyalty to God even though they feel isolated on their faith journey, as their brothers have "faded away." The conviction that once burned within them has diminished with time and they lament the loss of the passionate love they once had for God. It seems as though the foundation of their faith has crumbled, crushing those who were once committed to it, and it feels as though they have dug a shallow grave where hope for a resurrection lies.
Although they may be marching relentlessly towards their destruction, they vow to keep fighting for their heart and holding nothing back until they see the sun on the horizon, bringing light to their barren wasteland. The singer acknowledges that their faith may be broken in two, but they do not want to run away from the truth or the freedom of absolutes. The song ends with the plea for God to set them apart and their hearts only for Him.
Line by Line Meaning
I will testify though I walk this road alone
Even though I am alone, I will proclaim my faith
Though all my brothers fade away, I will hold to you
Despite others losing faith, I will stay true to mine
Conviction has stripped away with time
Over time, core beliefs have weakened
The flame of passionate love
The intensity of love has diminished
That once burned deep inside has blown away
The strong love has disappeared
And washed out with the rain
It disappeared like water flowing away
The tower of your faith has crumbled to the ground
The foundation of faith has collapsed
Crushing those that held to you
Destroying the beliefs of those who were faithful
And in your place, we dug a shallow grave
Replaced with something that's not truly faithful
Hoping to see a change, a resurrection
Wishing for a transformation, a rebirth
And so we fight for the heart
Struggling to keep the faith
Holding nothing back till we see the sun on the horizon
Will keep fighting until it's victorious
Bringing light to this barren wasteland, power of ages old
Will bring life and energy to a lifeless place, with lasting power
Held in the mighty hands of God
Controlled by the powerful God
Pushed out and thrown away like a painful memory
Thrown away like a hurtful memory
Two feet in the grave we march relentlessly
Keep walking a path of destruction
Pressing towards our destruction, our decimation
Moving towards death, destruction
Broken in two, our faith has fallen victim to shame
Faith is shattered and consumed by shame
Run from the truth, run from the freedom of absolutes
Avoiding the truth and freedom of certainty
Is there anyone left who still cares?
Does anyone still have faith?
Reconcile, take back our stolen hearts
Restore our faith, take it back
Reconcile, take back what is rightfully yours
Restore what was once rightfully God's
Set apart
Dedicated and unique
Set us apart, set us apart
Make us distinct
Set apart our hearts only for you
Make our hearts exclusive to God
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: AARON PRESTON, CLINT MCBAY, MICHAEL MILES, MIKE LEWIS
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