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.
Soldier
Brandon Heath Lyrics
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When all I could think was how long can I follow you
And where do I stand in this world
And when I thought I couldn't go along,
God I'm not that strong to walk through the valley with you
And though it still remains a mystery what you see in me
You come back for me every time
More like a Father you come and take me home
What is the worth of a man living for himself with a heart of his own
He comes to your table with his hands reaching out to you
Father, won't you please give me more
God, I've come to see your heart for me
How it breaks for me
To witness a son fall away
So come and take me as you see me now
Jesus show me how you claimed me to be by your side
Just like a soldier you battle for my soul
More like a Father you come and take me home
You placed your spirit inside of me
A love more consuming than I thought it could be
And I'll take this love, this holiest flame
And give up this fight
Lord I remember, I remember
Just like a soldier you battle for my soul
More like a Father you come and take me home
The lyrics of Brandon Heath's song "Soldier" speak about the internal struggle of a person who has doubts on their faith in God. At the beginning of the song, the artist speaks about his moment of weakness, when he thought of letting go and taking back his hand. He questions the role of God in his life, and where he stands in this world. However, he quickly realizes that he cannot do this on his own and is not that strong to walk through the valley with God. He praises the Lord because, despite his doubts, he always comes back for him.
The song then takes a turn as the artist speaks about the worth of a man who lives for himself, reminding listeners that they need to come to God with their hands reaching out. The artist recognizes God's heart for him and how it breaks for him when he falls away. The chorus then repeats, with the artist calling out that God battles for his soul like a soldier and comes to take him home like a Father.
In the final verse, the artist brings attention to the Holy Spirit that resides in him and how it consumes him with love. He speaks of the opposition he faces but he will give up the fight, remembering that God battles for his soul like a soldier and comes to take him home like a Father. Overall, the song is a beautiful reminder that God will always be with us, even in our moments of doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember the time when I thought of letting go and taking back my hand
I recall the moment when I considered giving up and abandoning my faith in God.
When all I could think was how long can I follow you
I wondered about the extent of my commitment and how long I would remain devoted to Jesus.
And where do I stand in this world
I questioned my place and purpose in the vast and complex world that we live in.
And when I thought I couldn't go along,
At times, I felt like I could not continue following Jesus.
God I'm not that strong to walk through the valley with you
I admitted my weakness and the inadequacy of my own strength to face difficult times without God's help.
And though it still remains a mystery what you see in me
I am puzzled by the fact that God loves and cares for me despite my human flaws and imperfections.
You come back for me every time
Thankfully, God always pursues and rescues me, even when I stray far away.
Just like a soldier you battle for my soul
God fights for my soul like a brave soldier fighting in a fierce battle.
More like a Father you come and take me home
But more than a soldier, God is like a loving Father who always welcomes me back home with open arms.
What is the worth of a man living for himself with a heart of his own
What value does a person have if they only live for themselves, with a selfish and cold heart?
He comes to your table with his hands reaching out to you
Despite his unworthiness, the person reaches out to God and seeks his mercy and grace.
Father, won't you please give me more
The person begs for more of God's love, guidance, and blessings.
God, I've come to see your heart for me
Through this experience, the person has gained a deeper understanding of God's love and compassion.
How it breaks for me
The person realizes that God's heart aches for him/her and longs to heal and restore.
To witness a son fall away
It is painful to see a child of God lose faith and drift away from his/her heavenly Father.
So come and take me as you see me now
The person surrenders himself/herself to God and asks him to take control, just as he/she is right now.
Jesus show me how you claimed me to be by your side
The person seeks clarity and guidance on how to follow Jesus and fulfill his/her call to serve alongside him.
You placed your spirit inside of me
God has blessed the person with his Holy Spirit, who lives inside him/her.
A love more consuming than I thought it could be
The person is amazed by the immense love of God, which is all-encompassing and beyond human comprehension.
And I'll take this love, this holiest flame
The person commits to cherishing and nurturing this divine love and passion within him/her.
And give up this fight
The person resolves to stop struggling and fighting against God's will, and instead surrender to it.
Lord I remember, I remember
The person acknowledges and thanks God for the memories of his/her encounters with him in the past.
Just like a soldier you battle for my soul
God continues to fight for the person's soul, like a fierce and loyal soldier who never gives up.
More like a Father you come and take me home
But ultimately, God's true nature is that of a loving Father who welcomes his children back into his embrace.
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cora
maybe you should work on getting more songs especially christain and jammmy
brokenwindowspchelp
Very beautiful, let's us know that the Lord is always fighting for us always and has His angels looking out for us and guiding us along the way w/the Holy Spirit teaching and showing us. <3 it. :)
brokenwindowspchelp
Mine too. :) I love it. <3 I am listening to it now. Brandon Heath sings from the heart for us. Praise God for him. :)
Ocarmodae
I've never herd this song before, and it is now one of my favorate songs now. Thanks
christianbethany
Thank you so much for posting this awesome song!! God Bless!
tome2323able
This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!
mel n
I wish I could get the CD
iLuvHomeSchool
amazing!!
Josh Gilbert
indeed!
maria estela
yor are a wondrful singer, praise Lord for that, yoru songs are beautiful.