Heart Strings
Benjamin Dunn Lyrics


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You lift the poor out of the dust
And you lifted my heart
And out of the grave came a song
Out of the grave I came

You played my heart strings, woah
'Cause only you know the melody to the sweetest song
You played my heart strings, woah
'Cause only you know the melody to salvation's song
Hey hey!

You lift the needy out of the dumps
And you lifted me
And out of the grave came a song
Out of the grave I came

You played my heart strings
'Cause only you know the melody to the sweetest song
You played my heart and you make it sing
'Cause only you know the melody to salvation's song





Woah, woah, woah!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Benjamin Dunn's song Heart Strings describe the profound impact that a higher power can have on someone's life. The first two lines of the song address the idea of being rescued from a dark place by an external force. The singer's heart may have been heavy, as if it were covered in dust, but this entity lifted their heart nonetheless. From this point on, the lyrics take on a more spiritual note. The reference to a grave suggests that the singer has experienced some sort of rebirth, and a song has emerged from the experience. In this way, the song can also be interpreted as a testimony to the power of faith.


The chorus of the song, "you played my heart strings, woah, 'cause only you know the melody to the sweetest song," reinforces the concept of a higher power playing a role in the singer's life. The idea that this power controls everything that happens and that only they know the secret to happiness is a common theme in religious texts. The final line of the chorus, "you played my heart and you make it sing, 'cause only you know the melody to salvation's song," acknowledges the potential for salvation that comes with faith in a higher power. In essence, the lyrics of Heart Strings are a testament to faith and the power it can have to change someone's life.


Line by Line Meaning

You lift the poor out of the dust
You help those who are struggling and in need, lifting them up from their difficult circumstances.


And you lifted my heart
You also lifted my spirit and gave me hope and joy.


And out of the grave came a song
Even when I was in a dark and hopeless place, you brought life and beauty.


Out of the grave I came
You rescued me from despair and gave me a new life.


You played my heart strings, woah
You touched my soul deeply and profoundly.


'Cause only you know the melody to the sweetest song
You have a special and unique understanding of what truly brings joy and beauty to life.


You played my heart and you make it sing
You continue to bring happiness and purpose to my life.


'Cause only you know the melody to salvation's song
You have the ultimate understanding of what brings salvation and redemption to the world.


Hey hey!
Expressing joy and happiness in response to the transformative power of this understanding.


You lift the needy out of the dumps
Reinforcement of the idea that you help those in need and lift them up from their struggles.




Writer(s): Benjamin Dunn

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