God
BARLOW Gary Lyrics


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God save our gracious queen
Long live our noble queen
God save the queen

Send her victorious
Happy and glorious
Long to reign over us
God save the queen

Thy choicest gifts in store
On her be pleased to pour
Long may she reign
May she defend our laws
And ever give us cause
To sing with heart and voice
God save the queen

God save our gracious queen
Long live our noble queen
God save the queen

Send her victorious
Happy and glorious




Long to reign over us
God save the queen

Overall Meaning

The song "God" by Gary Barlow is a deeply introspective and reflective piece on spirituality and the search for meaning in life. The lyrics present a series of questions about the complex and often difficult decision of whether to keep one's faith private or to share it with the world. The title itself refers to the idea of finding God and the implications of that discovery on one's personal and public life. The opening lines, "Persevere, keep on searching / I guarantee that one day we’ll be found," encourage the listener to continue seeking, even if they have not yet found what they are looking for. The mention of "divine intervention" and "solid ground" evoke a sense of hope and stability that can come from finding faith.


The song goes on to address the challenge of reconciling personal beliefs with the world around us. The lyric "For every sin and your repentance / Can be forgiven he's the man who can" speaks to the human need for forgiveness and redemption, offering a sense of comfort that is often sought after in religious belief systems. The idea of "Sharpen your arrows now" suggests that there may be conflict or resistance to sharing one's faith, and that one must be prepared to defend their beliefs. The repeated questioning of whether one would keep their discovery of God a secret, or share it with others, speaks to the complex emotions and personal choices involved in spiritual discovery.


Overall, "God" is a thought-provoking and introspective song that speaks to the complexities of spirituality and faith. It explores the idea of finding meaning in life and the difficult decisions that can come with that discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

Persevere, keep on searching
Don't give up, keep looking for what you believe in


I guarantee that one day we’ll be found
You will eventually find what you're looking for


Who will see divine intervention
Who will recognize when Heaven intervenes


A lottery while we stand on solid ground
Like winning the lottery while we are already in a good position


As the world stands in line
As the world waits patiently for answers


The bells start to chime
Signaling the arrival of something great


If your life’s helpless then it’s time
If you're feeling lost, it's time to find direction


They knew you could run
God knows you can overcome obstacles


They knew you could fight
God knows you have the strength to fight for what you believe in


Sharpen your arrows now
Be ready to use what you've got


If you found God and he gave you hope
If you find spiritual enlightenment and it gives you hope


Would you tell the world or save your soul?
Would you share your newfound knowledge, or keep it to yourself for personal growth


Would you take Him home
Would you welcome God into your life fully


Would you open the curtains or keep them closed?
Would you expose your beliefs or keep them hidden


Would it be your secret?
Would you keep your newfound beliefs private


Try your faith and all their answers
Test your beliefs and knowledge gained from others


All been quoted from the book of man
All of the answers are from human interpretation of religious texts


For every sin and your repentance
No matter what you've done, there is always a chance for redemption


Can be forgiven he’s the man who can
God has the power to forgive


The place and the time
When and where to act upon your beliefs


It’s in your bloodline
It's in your heritage and upbringing


Never be easy on yourself
Don't let yourself off the hook when it gets tough


For a king and a son
Reference to Jesus and his sacrifice


The steeple’s still strong
Despite changes in society, religion endures


Put down your rifle and sleep
Stop fighting and find peace


Could anyone really be that selfish?
Questioning those who keep their spiritual beliefs to themselves


Could anyone really be that cruel?
Questioning those who don't share their hope with others


To keep the king of heaven and earth right next to you
To keep God always in your heart and mind


Keep on looking, keep on looking
Continue to seek answers


Would it be your secret?
Would you keep your beliefs to yourself




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Thomas Arne, Traditional

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@alanwalsh8371

Belive in the lord jesus and you will be saved well done gary he will watch over you and your family now 🙏❤

@gazroyalesrhodes2331

Amen and great to hear such lyrics in this day and age. Glory to the one who can save us completely ❤

@LIGHT-uh2bw

This album is a blessing I see God In All the Songs Of This Album Even A Song Called God On The Very Album I Am Listening To It Now Again It Touches Me And Moves Me His Words Are So Real Raw A True God Bless You Gary God Bless You Forever And Ever And Always Amen!!! Amen!!! Amen!!!

@michaelwhite8031

Wow !!!!! God bless Gary .

@yvetteisaac7346

Astounded my God what a beautiful song so nice!!!

@sinituuli1862

Oh my God! It's so beautiful song and Gary's voice sounds perfect. I have to listen it again. 😊

@angelusa73

on my ipod, love listen to mr Barlow sing in his huge repertory. Would tell the world: they already know having already done it all my life. Would NOT keep the curtain close even if I love privacy :) Give hope is truly important in every circomstance.

@sangitadahal4898

Amazin' Words N Voice Too!

@lolagil9119

Hola fantastico!! Que voz, que musica!! 💓😘😎

@mikeswann8051

A lovely alban sang with perfection, keep up the good work

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