Smile On Me
Benjamin Dunn Lyrics
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Salvation has come, whoa
And you wrote your name on my heart with your grace
Salvation has come, whoa
Look now your face is shining
Look now your face, it shines
Look now your face is shining
Look now your face is shining
Look now your face, it shines
Uncreated light swallowed up the night
Salvation has come, whoa
And I know your mercies never fail me
And I know your smile never fades
So my heart, it won't stop singing your praise
And I know your mercies never fail me
And I know your smile never fades
So my heart, it won't stop singing your praise
Hey hey!
Look now your face is shining
Look now your face, it shines
Look now your face is shining
Smile on me!
Look now your face is shining
Look now your face, it shines
And we know your mercies never fail us
And I know your smile never fades
So our hearts, they won't stop singing your praise
And we know your mercies never fail us
And I know your smile never fades
So our hearts, they won't stop singing your praise
The lyrics to Benjamin Dunn's "Smile On Me" convey a sense of gratitude and reverence towards a higher power. The first stanza speaks about the overwhelming nature of receiving grace and how it illuminates one's face. The use of the phrase "Salvation has come" indicates that the singer has experienced some form of salvation and that it is a transformative experience. The mention of having the name of the higher power written on one's heart is significant because it suggests a deep inner transformation as well.
The second stanza speaks about the concept of uncreated light and how it has swallowed up the night. This could be a reference to the idea of divine light overcoming darkness or it could be interpreted as a metaphor for the transformative power of grace. The third and fourth stanzas express an unshakable faith in the higher power's mercies and how it never fades. This faith is reflected in the singer's ongoing praise and gratitude towards the higher power.
Overall, the lyrics to "Smile On Me" are a heartfelt expression of faith and gratitude towards a higher power. They convey a sense of overwhelming awe in the face of divine grace and serve as a reminder of the transformative power of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
And you made your face shine upon my face
Your presence has filled me with joy, and I can feel your grace shining on me.
Salvation has come, whoa
I am saved, and I feel grateful for all the good things happening in my life.
And you wrote your name on my heart with your grace
Your grace is engraved in my heart, and I feel the power of your love.
Look now your face is shining
I see your face, and it is shining like the sun.
Smile on me!
Please bless me with your smile and fill me with happiness.
Uncreated light swallowed up the night
The darkness has vanished from my life, and I can see the light of hope.
And I know your mercies never fail me
I have faith in your infinite mercy and kindness, and I know that you will never let me down.
And I know your smile never fades
I can feel your smile touching my soul, and it's a source of infinite comfort for me.
So my heart, it won't stop singing your praise
I am so grateful for your presence that I can't help but sing your praises all the time.
Hey hey!
I am happy and feeling joyful because of you, and I am expressing it through this song.
And we know your mercies never fail us
We have faith in your infinite mercy and kindness, and we know that you will always be there for us.
So our hearts, they won't stop singing your praise
We are grateful for your presence in our lives, and our hearts are overflowing with joy and gratitude.
Writer(s): Dunn Benjamin
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