Restoration
Behold The Kingdom Lyrics
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I am marked for the grave.
My Flesh is clothed with worms and dirt
My skin is broken and festering.
I said I will die with my nest
I will live as long as a Phoenix
and My root will spread to the water
I thirst but their water is bitter
I will see the full glory of my God
My redeemer lives, he will rise on the dust
My flesh is destroyed, but I will see my God
I thirst but their water is bitter
But with yours I will never thirst again
I will see him for myself
My eyes, not someone else
I will behold the living tree
and receive the healing leaves
I spoke without understanding
Of wonders far beyond me
But now my eyes see you
I detest myself
I detest myself
I repent with dust and ashes
He lives within me, I am eternal
Grave where's your victory?
death where is your sting?
I have been restored!
The lyrics to Behold The Kingdom's song "Restoration" convey a sense of brokenness, vulnerability, and hopelessness. The singer speaks of being marked for the grave, with his spirit broken and his days cut short. His flesh is described as clothed with worms and dirt, and his skin is broken and festering. Despite this dark and desperate imagery, there is a glimmer of hope in the singer's words. He speaks of his belief in a God who will see him through his trials and restore him. The singer speaks of thirst, both physical and spiritual, but finds solace in the idea that he will never thirst again with God's water.
The song takes on a more hopeful tone as the singer moves towards a place of acceptance and repentance. He speaks of how he spoke without understanding before, but now his eyes see God more clearly. He detests himself but finds solace in the fact that God lives within him and that he is eternal. The song ends on a triumphant note, with the singer declaring his restoration and calling out the grave and death for their lack of power.
Overall, "Restoration" is a deeply emotional and introspective song that explores themes of brokenness, redemption, and hope in the face of despair.
Line by Line Meaning
My spirit is broken, my days cut short.
I feel defeated, and I don't expect to live much longer.
I am marked for the grave.
I know that I am close to death.
My Flesh is clothed with worms and dirt
My body is decomposing in the grave.
My skin is broken and festering.
My body is decaying and rotting away.
I said I will die with my nest
I thought my life would be comfortable, stable and enduring.
I will live as long as a Phoenix
I thought I would be reborn, renewed, resuscitated and have eternal life.
and My root will spread to the water
And my legacy will spread far and wide.
I thirst but their water is bitter
I desire to quench my thirst, but the things I seek do not satisfy me.
I am blessed though my trials are many,
I realize that despite my adversity, blessings still exist.
I will see the full glory of my God
I will witness the complete majesty and grandeur of God.
My redeemer lives, he will rise on the dust
The one who redeemed me is alive, and he will come forth from the grave.
My flesh is destroyed, but I will see my God
My body may be diseased or injured, but I will still perceive God.
I thirst but their water is bitter
I have the urge to quench my thirst for satisfaction, but I cannot find it in these circumstances.
But with yours I will never thirst again
However, my thirst will be entirely satisfied with what you offer.
I will see him for myself
I will behold God with my own eyes.
My eyes, not someone else
I will not have to hear about God from someone else.
I will behold the living tree
I will observe the thriving and flourishing of life.
and receive the healing leaves
And I will receive the restorative power.
I spoke without understanding
I made ignorant and unfounded judgments.
Of wonders far beyond me
Of events, concepts or experiences that were beyond my comprehension.
But now my eyes see you
But now I am seeing you.
I detest myself
I have come to a point of self-loathing.
I detest myself
I have come to a point of self-loathing.
I repent with dust and ashes
I will turn away from my former ways and show remorse.
He lives within me, I am eternal
God is present in me, and I will have eternal life.
Grave where's your victory?
Death has no power to give me defeat.
death where is your sting?
Death no longer hurts me.
I have been restored!
I have been revived, revitalized, rejuvenated, and brought back to my original state.
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