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1. Australian christian pop rock band from Queensland.
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1000 Miles
Alabaster Box Lyrics
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or lace my daisy chains much longer cos i cant let go yeah
if eternity was on the floor of the ocean blue yeah
would i take my friends way down under to show them truth
but i sometimes dont act like i should
but im forgiven now hey hey
CHORUS
and i stay and the day slips away the day slips away
and i go and i take life so slow i take it so slow
when theres so far to go
if i heard i need to die a martyr to bring you glory
would i let life fo or hold it closer like it belonged to me
but i sometimes dont act like i should
but im forgiven now hey hey
like i never thought i could
CHORUS
The lyrics to 1000 Miles by Alabaster Box are a reflection on the depth of one's faith and how it can be tested in various situations. The song presents hypothetical scenarios, questioning whether the singer would run a thousand miles to get to heaven or take others on a journey to show them the truth. The singer then poses the question of whether they would lay down their life as a martyr to bring glory to God or hold onto it tightly. The chorus emphasizes the struggle between staying in the present and taking life slow or recognizing the long journey ahead and the need to keep progressing.
The lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty and struggle within the singer's faith. They question whether they are behaving in a way that is true to their beliefs, but ultimately find solace in knowing that they are forgiven. This theme of forgiveness and redemption is present throughout the song and seems to serve as a reminder to the listener that no matter how far they may stray from their beliefs, they can always return and be forgiven.
Overall, the lyrics to 1000 Miles are a thought-provoking reflection on the complexities of faith and the challenges that come with living a fulfilling spiritual life. The song encourages listeners to examine their own beliefs and actions, while also offering a message of hope and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
if it were a thousand miles to heaven would i run there to you
If getting to heaven was a long and difficult journey, would I still make the effort to reach you?
or lace my daisy chains much longer cos i cant let go yeah
Or would I hold onto earthly pleasures for as long as possible, even though I know I should let go?
if eternity was on the floor of the ocean blue yeah
If eternal life was hidden deep in the ocean, inaccessible to most people,
would i take my friends way down under to show them truth
Would I risk everything to guide my loved ones towards salvation?
but i sometimes dont act like i should
I often fall short of what is expected of me,
but im forgiven now hey hey
But I am grateful that I have been forgiven,
like i never thought i could
Forgiven to the extent that it feels like a remarkable and unexpected gift.
and i stay and the day slips away the day slips away
I am stuck in place, letting precious time slip away without making progress,
and i go and i take life so slow i take it so slow
Or I move too slowly, dragging my feet through life.
when theres so far to go
When there seems to be so much distance between where I am and where I need to be.
if i heard i need to die a martyr to bring you glory
If I were told that the only way to honor you was to die a martyr,
would i let life go or hold it closer like it belonged to me
Would I let go of my life to pursue what is right, or hold onto it selfishly?
Contributed by Kaylee E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Julie Jewel
So beautiful! Someone texted me and asked if this pandemic is the end. I told her not the end end, but part of it and the Lord led me to Matthew 25, the story of the ten virgins. I sensed that He’s teaching us to get oil in this season and how gracious of Him to make it easy for us—locking us in our homes and shutting down our busyness, so that we have lots of time to worship and pray and teach our families to get oil, too!
Arlisha Myrie
I love this song!!!! Our daughter church's praise team sang this last night!and I had to find it. Thanks for the video...beautiful!!
Psyche Viala
As i listen my heart intune with God.what a soul filled song.
Ed Gillan
One of the best worship songs I have ever listened to.
soulfoodify
this song helped me to stay in jesus while going through something......
Brenda Sabo
I just cried my eyes out! This is so beautiful.
Nikita P
What a beautiful song and I like the pictures too! Glory to our great God!!!
nikkol227
This is an amazing song. God bless you julie
Christina B
What a beautiful anointed song!
Dorcas Delgado
This song touch my ♥ deeply...... & takes me to the Bible....... when Mary wash Jesus feet..... with tears & her best perfume...... & makes me praise Him..... Honor & Glory to King Jesus!