Annie Herring’s music and ministry was, in no small part, forged from personal family tragedy. In 1968 her mother, Elizabeth Ward, died of a brain tumor; two years later her father, Walter, died of leukemia leaving her youngest sister, Nelly, and brother, Matthew, orphaned. The Ward siblings all decided that Annie and her new husband, record producer Buck Herring, should take in the two younger Ward siblings.
Annie was a self-taught singer and songwriter who wrote and played her songs around the family piano. Her brother and sister would often join in as she played, and eventually they developed extremely tight and intricate harmonies.
Hide Away
Annie Herring Lyrics
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Why my heart is going through a season
Where I want to run
Want to hide
All of life is going helter skelter
All I'm lookin' for's a little shelter
In Your might arms
Where I'll be free from harm
And I can hide away
Hide away in Your arms
Where time stands still
All I know is life is such a wonder
I'm afraid that I could make a blunder
So I wanna run
Wanna hide
When my thoughts are fighting with each other
Then my heart starts runnin' for the cover
Of Your mighty arms
Where I'll be free from harm
So I'll hide away
Hide away, hide away
Hide away in Your arms
Where time stands still
For I know greater is He who that is in me
Than he that is in the world
Nothing in the world
Nothing in the world can
Separate me from His love
But I can't find
Peace of mind
Till I hide away
Hide away, hide away
Hide away, hide away
Hide away in Your arms
Where time stands still
©1992 Sparrow Records/Latter Rain Music
Written by Annie Herring
The song "Hide Away" by Annie Herring is a powerful testimony of the desire to escape from the chaotic and bewildering world and to find refuge in God's arms. The song speaks about the ongoing struggles of life, the fear of making bad choices, and the uncertainty of the future. The opening lines, "All I know is there must be a reason, Why my heart is going through a season, Where I want to run, Want to hide," reveal Annie's own vulnerability and the need to seek God's guidance and protection.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need to find safety and shelter in God's loving arms. The lyrics, "And I can hide away, Hide away in Your arms, Where time stands still," express the idea of finding peace and stillness amid the storm of life. The song also acknowledges the sovereignty of God and the assurance that nothing in the world can separate us from His love. The closing lines, "Till I hide away, Hide away in Your arms, Where time stands still," reinforce the message that finding refuge in God is the only way to find peace and rest.
Overall, "Hide Away" is a powerful song that acknowledges the struggles of life while offering hope and peace through faith in God.
Line by Line Meaning
All I know is there must be a reason
I believe that there is a purpose behind the current condition of my heart.
Why my heart is going through a season
I am questioning the emotions and changes I am experiencing in my heart.
Where I want to run
I feel overwhelmed and have a desire to escape from my current circumstances.
Want to hide
I wish to retreat from the outside world and remain sheltered.
All of life is going helter skelter
It feels like everything in my life is chaotic and disorganized.
All I'm lookin' for's a little shelter
All I'm searching for is refuge and protection.
In Your might arms
I believe that I can find this shelter in God's powerful embrace.
Where I'll be free from harm
I trust that God's protection will keep me safe and secure from harm.
And I can hide away
I am comforted by the thought that I can hide myself away in God's loving arms.
Hide away in Your arms
I can find solace in the embrace of God's loving and nurturing arms.
Where time stands still
I am reassured that in God's embrace, time has no power over me and I can find a moment of peace.
All I know is life is such a wonder
Despite the confusion and fear I'm feeling, I am still in awe of the beauty and mystery of life.
I'm afraid that I could make a blunder
I am nervous that I might make a mistake or misstep.
When my thoughts are fighting with each other
My mind becomes chaotic when my thoughts start to contradict each other.
Then my heart starts runnin' for the cover
When my thoughts become too much, my heart yearns for a place of safety and protection.
For I know greater is He who that is in me
I trust that God's power within me is stronger than any obstacle or force in the world.
Than he that is in the world
I have faith that God's power is greater than anything in the secular world.
Nothing in the world
No external factor or influence in the world.
Nothing in the world can
Can not affect or change.
Separate me from His love
Can ever separate me from the love and protection of God's embrace.
But I can't find
Despite this knowledge, I am still struggling.
Peace of mind
I am searching for a sense of calmness and peace within myself.
So I'll hide away
In response to this struggle, I will turn to God for protection and shelter.
Hide away, hide away
Repeatedly, I will turn to God to seek shelter and protection from the chaos of the world.
Hide away in Your arms
I will seek refuge and comfort within the loving embrace of God's arms.
Where time stands still
I will find a moment of peace and serenity, where time is irrelevant and provides a break from the complexities of life.
Contributed by Jake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.