She called my family every Sunday morning, it is a tradition I miss; she passed away an August evening in her kitchen in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Paper Thin Hymn
Anberlin Lyrics
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A different picture will unfold, a healing finds it's way through
Sifted times I take another breath, with an ambience of nothing left
So heal my heart rain down your love these waters bring me back to life
[Chorus]
Father, healer deliver me from broken love
Stay here, closer let me hear your voice of love
There's a healing calling from the wind, there's a healer waiting to begin
In timeless places, traced and faceless will I learn to let go
Take me to the heights where love controls,
far away from home but feels so close
This empty heart of mine will fall inside and bring me back to life
[Chorus]
You can hold,
You can mend,
You can heal,
You can break out hope 'cause something etched this way
Father, healer deliver me from broken love
Stay here, closer let me hear your voice of love
Savior, Redeemer bring me to this place of peace
Jesus, guardian my broken heart is so in need
The Anberlin song "Paper Thin Hymn" is a powerful exploration of the human condition of brokenness and the healing power of love. The opening lines "In this moment synchronized inside, words that paint a legacy of life" express a sense of unity and purpose, while also hinting at the idea of leaving behind a lasting impact after death. The lyrics then shift to the theme of healing, with a sense of despair conveyed through the line "with an ambience of nothing left". The idea here is that despite the hopelessness of the situation, something powerful and transformative can still happen.
The chorus of the song is a plea for divine intervention: "Father, healer deliver me from broken love / Stay here, closer let me hear your voice of love". The use of the term "broken love" suggests not just the pain of a failed romantic relationship, but a deeper sense of woundedness and alienation from others. The idea of wanting to be closer to the voice of love is an acknowledgement of the human need for connection and comfort.
The second verse of the song further explores the idea of healing, with lines such as "There's a healing calling from the wind, there's a healer waiting to begin / In timeless places, traced and faceless will I learn to let go". Here we see a sense of surrender and openness to the possibility of transformation. The bridge section of the song reinforces the idea of being rescued from despair: "You can hold, You can mend, You can heal, You can break out hope 'cause something etched this way".
Overall, "Paper Thin Hymn" is a moving meditation on the power of love to heal and restore, even in the darkest moments of life.
Line by Line Meaning
In this moment synchronized inside, words that paint a legacy of life
At this moment, everything within me is aligned and the words I'm about to speak have the power to leave a lasting impact on life.
A different picture will unfold, a healing finds it's way through
Things will unfold differently than expected, but this unexpected path is leading to a healing journey.
Sifted times I take another breath, with an ambience of nothing left
In times of hardship, it's hard to keep going but I'm taking it one step at a time even though it feels like I have nothing left in me.
So heal my heart rain down your love these waters bring me back to life
I'm asking for a heart healing experience to bring me back to life by filling me with copious amounts of your love.
Father, healer deliver me from broken love
Calling out to God, asking him to deliver me from the agony of broken love and relationships.
Stay here, closer let me hear your voice of love
In this moment, I need you to stay close and for me to hear your voice of love to comfort me.
There's a healing calling from the wind, there's a healer waiting to begin
The wind is calling out for healing and there's a healer waiting to start the journey alongside me.
In timeless places, traced and faceless will I learn to let go
In places that are always present but have no identity or recognizable form, I will learn to let go of the things that are holding me back.
Take me to the heights where love controls, far away from home but feels so close
Take me to a place where love is in control and everything feels right, even if it's far away from home.
This empty heart of mine will fall inside and bring me back to life
My empty heart will be filled again and it will bring me back to a life filled with meaning and purpose.
You can hold, You can mend, You can heal, You can break out hope 'cause something etched this way
God has the power to hold me, mend me, heal me, and bring back hope because this is the path I'm meant to take.
Savior, Redeemer bring me to this place of peace
Jesus, the one who saves and redeems, bring me to a place of peace where I can rest and find solace.
Jesus, guardian my broken heart is so in need
As my guardian, Jesus knows that my heart is broken and in need of his divine care and attention.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JUSTIN COURTNEY PIERRE, JOSHUA ALLEN CAIN, JESSE MACK JOHNSON, MATTHEW SCOTT TAYLOR, TONY RICHARD THAXTON
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Desolate Soul
My very first song that I ever heard by the band. It will always hold a special place in my heart.
Gaming With This Guy
Same
Kevin Pilgrim
Same bro. It doesn't seem like 10+ years ago hearing this in high school
Maisha Aniqa
+Desolate Soul same here <3
MatrixAlphaCWX
2020 and still loving it!
Good habits never die.
Heather H
Wow. I just found this song again after seven years, and boy do I remember how much I loved it. I remember listening to it on Pandora while I would draw or read back in middle school, and it's so good to have found it again.
Jon Wiele
I know right?!?!! Don’t forget about Acceptance and Saosin!!! Their bomb bomb also! Enjoy the nostalgia friend!
Bryan G.
Love this song, album, band!
PUNKCM61
What I love about this album is that every song is good!
Cole Hultman
Started missing her, heard this song, played it over and over.