In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". The lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" spent five weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The now Platinum-certified debut album also produced two more top 20 entries ("All Over Me" and "Ol' Red").
His second and third albums, 2003's The Dreamer and 2004's Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill, are gold and platinum, respectively. His fourth album, Pure BS (2007), was re-issued in 2008 with a cover of Michael Bublé's pop hit "Home" as one of the bonus tracks. His fifth album, Startin' Fires was released in November 2008. It was followed by the extended plays Hillbilly Bone and All About Tonight in 2010, and the albums Red River Blue in 2011, Based on a True Story... in 2013, Bringing Back the Sunshine in 2014, If I'm Honest in 2016, Texoma Shore in 2017, and Fully Loaded: God's Country in 2019.
Shelton is a judge on the televised singing competitions Nashville Star, Clash of the Choirs, and a coach on NBC's The Voice. He has been on The Voice since its inception, and, so far, in nine of 22 seasons (2–4, 7, 11, 13, 18, 20, 22), a member of his team has won.
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He is watching over me
I feel the rain, I hear the thunder
As he cries for me
I'm standing in my Savior's shadow
Grace will lead to where I'm free
I take his hand, we walk together
Though the devil try to break me
My sweet Jesus won't forsake me
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
Where I'm supposed to be
I'm standing in my Savior's shadow
Following his footsteps there
Every mountain, every ocean
He hears my every prayer
Though the devil try to break me
My sweet Jesus won't forsake me
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
Where I'm supposed to be
Though the devil try to break me
My sweet Jesus won't forsake me
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
Where I'm supposed to be
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
I'm who I'm supposed to be
The song "Savior" by Blake Shelton is a praise to the singer's belief in God and the comfort that comes from feeling God's constant presence. The first verse describes the singer feeling the rain and hearing thunder, representing the hardships and troubles that life can bring. However, in the midst of this, the singer finds solace in their faith, as they are standing in their Savior's shadow, feeling watched over by God. The second verse explains that through the grace of God, the singer feels free to take His hand and walk alongside Him, with his light shining on them. The chorus emphasizes the idea that no matter what the devil may try to do, God will never forsake the singer when they are in His shadow, where they are supposed to be.
The theme of this song revolves around the Christian belief that even in the toughest moments of life, God is always present and watching over. The lyrics are meant to give listeners a sense of hope and comfort, reminding them that they are never alone. The mention of the devil suggests that there may be obstacles in life that try to break one's faith, but the singer emphasizes that with God's love, they will never be forsaken. The repetition of the phrase "where I'm supposed to be" highlights the singer's belief that being in God's shadow is the safest place to be and the ultimate goal of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standing in my Savior's shadow
I am staying close to Jesus and following his teachings
He is watching over me
Jesus is keeping a protective eye on me
I feel the rain, I hear the thunder
I am going through tough times
As he cries for me
Jesus feels my pain and empathizes
Grace will lead to where I'm free
Through Jesus' grace, I can escape my troubles and find freedom
I take his hand, we walk together
I trust in Jesus and follow him on my journey
And his light shines on me
Jesus' love and guidance shines upon me
Following his footsteps there
I am following Jesus' example and doing as he would do
Every mountain, every ocean
No matter the obstacle, Jesus hears and is with me
He hears my every prayer
Jesus listens to my every prayer
Though the devil try to break me
Despite any challenges or temptations
My sweet Jesus won't forsake me
Jesus will never abandon me
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
When I am following Jesus' guidance
Where I'm supposed to be
In the loving and protective care of Jesus
I'm who I'm supposed to be
I am the best version of myself under Jesus' guidance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BLAKE SHELTON, JESSI ALEXANDER, JON RANDALL
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Tabea Kalimeris
Lyrics
I'm standing in my Savior's shadow
He is watching over me
I feel the rain, I hear the thunder
As he cries for me
.
I'm standing in my Savior's shadow
Grace will lead to where I'm free
I take his hand, we walk together
And his light shines on me
.
Though the devil try to break me
My sweet Jesus won't forsake me
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
Where I'm supposed to be
.
I'm standing in my Savior's shadow
Following his footsteps there
Every mountain, every ocean
He hears my every prayer
.
Though the devil try to break me
My sweet Jesus won't forsake me
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
Where I'm supposed to be
.
Though the devil try to break me
My sweet Jesus won't forsake me
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
Where I'm supposed to be
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
I'm who I'm supposed to be
Ronald Gavula
"Savior's Shadow"
I'm standing in my Savior's shadow
He is watching over me
I feel the rain, I hear the thunder
As He cries for me
I'm standing in my Savior's shadow
Grace will lead to where I'm free
I take His hand, we walk together
And His light shines on me
Though the devil tried to break me
My sweet Jesus won't forsake me
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
Where I'm supposed to be
I'm standing in my Savior's shadow
Following His footsteps there
Every mountain, every ocean
He hears my every prayer
Though the devil tried to break me
My sweet Jesus won't forsake me
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
Where I'm supposed to be
Though the devil tried to break me
My sweet Jesus won't forsake me
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
Where I'm supposed to be
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
I'm who I'm supposed to be
Tabea Kalimeris
Lyrics
I'm standing in my Savior's shadow
He is watching over me
I feel the rain, I hear the thunder
As he cries for me
.
I'm standing in my Savior's shadow
Grace will lead to where I'm free
I take his hand, we walk together
And his light shines on me
.
Though the devil try to break me
My sweet Jesus won't forsake me
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
Where I'm supposed to be
.
I'm standing in my Savior's shadow
Following his footsteps there
Every mountain, every ocean
He hears my every prayer
.
Though the devil try to break me
My sweet Jesus won't forsake me
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
Where I'm supposed to be
.
Though the devil try to break me
My sweet Jesus won't forsake me
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
Where I'm supposed to be
When I'm in my Savior's shadow
I'm who I'm supposed to be
Franco Valentine
I think it’s “hears every prayer” not “here’s every prayer”
Candace Gilbert
Save
Candace Gilbert
Save
Glenn Frick
At 60, saved at 17 to hear this made me cry. Conviction runs deep in my heart, and thank you Jesus for what you did for me.
betty brigance
Amen
terri gray
Love it that Blake is singing about The Lord Jesus Christ
Tracy Lemon
Amen.
Pam Bauer
Me too. Love this his soooooo much.
Pam Bauer
It’s like when you’re in church and you agree with the pastor and you say “amen” well I say “AMEN” to this.....