Give Me Your Eyes was one of the most successful Christian songs of 2008 and its success continued into 2009. The tune won the Song of the Year and Best Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song at the 2009 Dove Awards. It spent 14 weeks at #1 on Billboard's Hot Christian AC radio chart, and 27 weeks at the summit of the iTunes Christian Song Chart. Speaking with Songfacts about the song in a 2011 interview Heath said he never foresaw the song's success: "I remember the day that we wrote it, and I had a good feeling about it," he said, "Sometimes when you write, you think, yeah, I can see this working at radio, or I can see this really sticking in people's heads. But the fact that there were sermons written after it, people went on missions trips. And as far as I know, I think it's the first song in the history of my record label to go gold, as far as a single. That's way, way beyond my expectations for that song. But it's been great."
After the release of his most commercially successful song, Heath went on to produce three additional full length studio albums through Provident Label Group. Leaving Eden, released in 2011, hosted "Your Love", and the album and single received three Grammy awards. In October of 2012, Blue Mountain was released and most recently No Turning Back was circulated in 2015.
SUNRISE
Brandon Heath Lyrics
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Nothing makes sense in the way that it used to
Can't find the plus in the positive thinking
The well's run dry and you're not done drinking
Clouds start coming and the sky will fall
Clock ticks back from the bedroom wall
Now you're breathing
[Chorus]
All you need is the sunrise
Just a moment of dawn
If you're lost in the twilight
Close your eyes and move on
When you're tired in the waiting
Even though it's going to take you
A little more time, just a little more time
The sun's going to find you
Holding your days like a stack of paper
And you're chasing the wind as the pages scatter
You can save a few but you can't get them all back
So get up fast with your heart intact
Find yourself on the very edge
Lying awake in an empty bed
Now you're breathing
Just to make it through the night
[Chorus]
When you're tired in the waiting
Even though it's going to take you
A little more time, just a little more time
The sun's going to find you
Just a little more time
The sun's going to find you
Clouds start coming and the sky will fall
Clock ticks back from the bedroom wall
Now you're breathing
Just to make it through the night
[Chorus]
When you're tired in the waiting
Even though it's going to take you
A little more time, just a little more time
The sun's going to find you
Just a little more time
The sun's going to find you
In Brandon Heath's song "Sunrise," the songwriter sings about the difficulties of struggling through a tough time when everything seems to be going wrong. He acknowledges that sometimes it can be hard to find the right words to express how you feel and that the positive thinking we cling to in difficult times can often not help as much as we need it to. The lyrics paint a picture of hopelessness and desperation as the singer feels lost and scatter-brained. The rains begin to pour and the sky falls apart, leaving the character feeling stuck and stagnant.
However, the chorus offers hope as it asserts that all you need is one moment of dawn, one sunrise, to break through the darkness. When you're tired and you're waiting even though it's going to take a little more time, the sun's going to find you. The lyrics evoke a sense of perseverance and determination that encourages us to keep pushing forward, even when everything seems bleak and desolate. The song ends with the repetition of the idea that even though we may need a little more time, we can trust that the sun will find us eventually.
Overall, "Sunrise" is a song of hope and encouragement that reminds us of the resilience of the human spirit. It speaks to our ability to keep going even in the darkest of times and to the idea that there will always be a sunrise to bring a new day.
Line by Line Meaning
You want to sound off but you can't find the words to
You feel the need to express yourself, yet you struggle to articulate your thoughts.
Nothing makes sense in the way that it used to
The world around you has changed, leaving you feeling disoriented and confused.
Can't find the plus in the positive thinking
You cannot see the positive side of things despite trying to think optimistically.
The well's run dry and you're not done drinking
You feel emotionally depleted, yet you can't seem to stop wanting more.
Clouds start coming and the sky will fall
Trouble is on the horizon and you fear it will bring disaster.
Clock ticks back from the bedroom wall
Time seems to be moving backwards and you wish you could turn back the clock.
Now you're breathing / Just to make it through the night
You are struggling to cope, and you are surviving one day at a time.
All you need is the sunrise / Just a moment of dawn
You cling to the hope that a new day will bring new possibilities.
If you're lost in the twilight / Close your eyes and move on
If you feel stuck between the past and the future, keep moving forward with your eyes closed, trusting that you will find your way.
When you're tired in the waiting / Even though it's going to take you / A little more time, just a little more time / The sun's going to find you
When you're feeling weary and waiting for something to happen, have faith that the future will bring you what you need.
Holding your days like a stack of paper / And you're chasing the wind as the pages scatter / You can save a few but you can't get them all back / So get up fast with your heart intact
Your memories are fleeting and hard to hold onto. Focus on the present and stay true to yourself, even when life is chaotic.
Find yourself on the very edge / Lying awake in an empty bed
You are at a breaking point and feel very alone.
Just a little more time / The sun's going to find you
Don't give up. Just keep going, and eventually things will get better.
Clouds start coming and the sky will fall
The future looks bleak and full of uncertainty.
Clock ticks back from the bedroom wall
Time continues to pass, whether you're ready or not.
Now you're breathing / Just to make it through the night
You're holding on, but barely.
The sun's going to find you
Hold onto the hope that the future holds something better for you.
When you're tired in the waiting / Even though it's going to take you / A little more time, just a little more time / The sun's going to find you
When you are at your lowest, remember that there is still hope for a better tomorrow.
Just a little more time / The sun's going to find you
The future is uncertain, but if you hold on for a little longer, things will improve.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON HEATH, DAN MUCKALA, NATE CAMPANY
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cora
maybe you should work on getting more songs especially christain and jammmy