Anthem Lights is a pop/rock Christian boy band consisting of members Chad G… Read Full Bio ↴Anthem Lights is a pop/rock Christian boy band consisting of members Chad Graham, Caleb Grimm, Alan Powell, and Joey Stamper. The project began as a solo effort by Graham in collaboration with Powell. After deciding that the songs they had written would be better suited for a group, they joined with Grimm and former member Kyle Kupecky and released their first EP as a group under the name Yellow Cavalier. After changing their name to Anthem Lights, the band eventually signed with Reunion Records, and, on May 11, 2011, released their self-titled debut album, including the lead single Can't Shut Up . Just recently, Kupecky announced his departure from the band, as he felt God leading him to work on a solo project. Anthem Lights' newest member, Joey Stamper, has taken his place.

Lifeline
Anthem Lights Lyrics

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The water was getting higher and higher
My arms kept getting more and more tired
And the harder I would try
The further I would dive down

So I gave up and I finally let go
Stop trying to save myself and be my own hero
And when I opened my eyes that's when I realized

You were there the whole time

I've got a lifeline waiting for me, ready to save
Lifeline, this is gonna be my escape
Lifeline, never giving up on me
You are my lifeline

I thought that I was too far gone to be rescued
But it seems I underestimated You
It's nothing to You, it's too much for me
It's over my head but it's under Your feet

I've got a lifeline waiting for me, ready to save
Lifeline, this is gonna be my escape
Lifeline, never giving up on me
You are my lifeline

Lifeline, I thought it was over
I thought I was through
Then I saw You and I knew
This is gonna be my escape

Lifeline, I thought it was over
I thought I was through
Then I saw You and I knew
This is gonna be my escape

I've got a lifeline waiting for me, ready to save
Lifeline, this is gonna be my escape
Lifeline, never giving up on me
You are my lifeline

I've got a lifeline, waiting for me, ready to save
Lifeline, this is gonna be my escape

Lifeline, never giving up on me
You are my lifeline

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Lifeline by Anthem Lights speaks about a person who finds themselves in a desperate situation of drowning, physically or metaphorically. The water keeps getting higher and higher, and the person's efforts to save themselves keep failing. Eventually, the person gives up and lets go, realizing that their efforts were meaningless. But then, they open their eyes and realize that there was someone there to save them all along - their "lifeline." The song talks about how this lifeline has always been there, waiting and never giving up on them, even when they have given up on themselves. The person feels rescued and grateful for this lifeline, which they see as their escape from their helplessness.

The song uses water as a metaphor for the difficulties and hardships of life. Often, when we face tough times or feel overwhelmed, we try to solve our problems alone, and we may struggle to find a way out. This song reminds us that we don't have to face our problems alone, that there is always someone there to support and guide us through the tough times. It encourages us to trust in our lifeline, which could be a friend, family, God or any spiritual belief, to help us escape from our problems.

Line by Line Meaning

The water was getting higher and higher
As I struggled to stay afloat, the water continued to rise and become more dangerous.

My arms kept getting more and more tired
As I fought to stay above water, my arms became increasingly fatigued and weak.

And the harder I would try The further I would dive down
Despite my best efforts, the situation continued to worsen and I found myself sinking deeper and deeper underwater.

So I gave up and I finally let go Stop trying to save myself and be my own hero And when I opened my eyes that's when I realized You were there the whole time
I eventually surrendered and stopped trying to save myself, realizing that I couldn't do it on my own. To my surprise, it became apparent that someone had been watching me the whole time and was ready to help.

I thought that I was too far gone to be rescued But it seems I underestimated You It's nothing to You, it's too much for me It's over my head but it's under Your feet
I believed that it was too late to be saved and that no one could help me. However, I learned that I had underestimated the abilities of the person who had been watching me. What I couldn't handle on my own was easy for them to manage.

Lifeline, I thought it was over I thought I was through Then I saw You and I knew This is gonna be my escape
Seeing my rescuer gave me hope that I could be saved and I knew that this was my chance to escape the situation.

I've got a lifeline waiting for me, ready to save Lifeline, this is gonna be my escape Lifeline, never giving up on me You are my lifeline
Despite my struggles, I have someone who is ready and willing to help save me. This person will always be there to offer assistance and support, making them my lifeline.

Writer(s): Rob Hawkins Copyright: Pneumatic Man, Songs Of Smp

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