Peterson’s artistic successes may be surpassed by his skill in connecting people, embodied in the Rabbit Room online community (RabbitRoom.com), which gathers contributions from authors, songwriters, and pastors, encouraging creativity and referencing its ultimate source. The thread of community, also a theme of Counting Stars, imbues his beloved annual Christmas show, Behold The Lamb Of God, a long-running multi-artist tour based on Peterson’s original Christmas album of the same name. In all of these works, Peterson’s listeners can hear reminders that community, beauty, and hope all point back to the God “who gave music the power to carry his light into the darkness.” Andrew, his wife Jamie, and their three children make their home in Nashville.
The Chasing Song
Andrew Peterson Lyrics
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Now and then I prop them up at home
Sometimes I think about the consequences
Sometimes I don't
Well, I realize that falling down ain't graceful
But I thank the Lord that falling's full of grace
Sometimes I take my eyes off Jesus
Well I wish that I could say that at the close of every day
I was happy with the way that I'm behaving
'Cause Job, he chased and answer
The wise men chased the Child
Jacob chased her 14 years and he
Captured Rachel's smile
Moses chased the Promised Land
Joseph chased a dream
David, he chased God's own heart
All I ever seem to chase is me
Well, they say a race can only have one winner
And you know you've got to pull out front to win
God knows the only time I'm winning
Is when I'm chasing Him
Well I wish that I could say that at the close of every day
I was happy with the way that I'm behaving
'Cause Samson chased a woman
and he chased the Philistines
I'm not quite sure what Jonah chased
But I know he caught the sea
Cain, he chased the harvest
While Abel chased the beasts
David, he chased God's own heart
All I ever seem to chase is me
And Jesus chased the moneymen
And he chased his Father's will
He chased my sin to Calvary
And he caught it on that hill
Saul, he chased the Christians
Till his blindness made him see
David, he chased God's own heart
All I ever seem to chase is me
The Chasing Song by Andrew Peterson is a reflective song about the act of chasing something in our lives. Peterson talks about how sometimes he gets restless and the urge to wander takes over. Other times he is content to stay home. He acknowledges that he knows there are consequences to his actions, but he doesn't always consider them. Falling down is inevitable, but he is grateful that it is also an opportunity to experience grace. The lyrics also mention that he often takes his eyes off Jesus, and that is when he tends to get lost.
The chorus of the song speaks about how many people in the Bible chased after something, and they all had a different goal in mind. While some were chasing after God's heart, others were chasing their own desires. Peterson admits that all he ever seems to chase is himself, and he wishes he could end each day with the satisfaction of his behavior. In the end, he understands that the only way to truly win the race of life is by chasing after God and His will.
Overall, The Chasing Song is a powerful reminder for Christians to keep their eyes on Jesus and to prioritize their relationship with Him over everything else. It also serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting caught up in our own pursuits and losing sight of what truly matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Now and then these feet just take to wandering
Once in a while, my feet take me to explore and wander
Now and then I prop them up at home
Sometimes I stay at home and rest my feet
Sometimes I think about the consequences
Occasionally, I ponder over the aftermath of my actions
Sometimes I don't
At other times, I don't even think about the consequences
Well, I realize that falling down ain't graceful
I acknowledge that tripping or falling isn't a pretty sight
But I thank the Lord that falling's full of grace
However, I'm grateful that God can bless me, even during my failures
Sometimes I take my eyes off Jesus
Sometimes, I lose my focus on Christ
And you know that's all it takes
And it takes only that to have a negative impact
'Cause Job, he chased and answer
Job searched for a solution to his problems
The wise men chased the Child
The magi were in pursuit of the baby Jesus
Jacob chased her 14 years and he
Jacob was in pursuit of Rachel for 14 years
Captured Rachel's smile
He eventually gained her affection
Moses chased the Promised Land
Moses led the Israelites towards the land that God promised
Joseph chased a dream
Joseph had a vision that he pursued
David, he chased God's own heart
David sought to have a close relationship with God
All I ever seem to chase is me
I am focused only on myself
Well, they say a race can only have one winner
There can only be one victor in a race, according to popular belief
And you know you've got to pull out front to win
The only way to win is to be in the lead
God knows the only time I'm winning
I can only win when I'm pursuing God
Is when I'm chasing Him
My victories come only when I pursue Christ
'Cause Samson chased a woman
Samson pursued a woman named Delilah
and he chased the Philistines
He also pursued his enemies, the Philistines
I'm not quite sure what Jonah chased
I'm unclear about what Jonah was pursuing
But I know he caught the sea
But I know he ended up swallowed by a large fish in the sea
Cain, he chased the harvest
Cain was in pursuit of a bountiful harvest
While Abel chased the beasts
On the other hand, Abel pursued a career in ranching or hunting
And Jesus chased the moneymen
Jesus confronted those who were exploiting religion for financial gain
And he chased his Father's will
He pursued God's will for his life
He chased my sin to Calvary
He sought to deal with my sin problem by going to the cross
And he caught it on that hill
He successfully dealt with it on the hill of Golgotha
Saul, he chased the Christians
Saul pursued and persecuted early Christian believers
Till his blindness made him see
Until he was struck blind and came to understand the truth about Jesus
Contributed by Adalyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.