Psalm 23
Cortt Chavis Lyrics
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There's been times in my life I had to say
Satan get thee behind me
There's been times in my life I had to run from trouble
There's been times in my life I had to
Flee those things I couldn't lead
But if I follow the Shepard of my soul
The things I put behind me
Goodness and Mercy's gonna
(Follow me)
x3
(And I will)
Dwell in the house of the Lord forever
x4
There's been times in my life I had to face some sorrow
There's been times in my life I've had to
Cryyyyyyyyy
There's been times in my life that I've walked through the valley
There's been times in my life I thought I'd die
But if I follow the Shepard of my soul
The things I put behind me will never take control
The lyrics of Cortt Chavis's song Psalm 23 speak of the challenges and struggles the artist had to face at different points in his life. He mentions battling the devil, running away from trouble, and even crying through times of sorrow. However, he finds hope and strength by following the Shepherd of his soul, which is a reference to Psalm 23 from the Bible.
Through this reference, the artist highlights how God is the ultimate caregiver and protector, who guides him through life's ups and downs. The lyrics further emphasize how by following God's lead, he can overcome his fears and conquer the obstacles in his path. The chorus "Goodness and Mercy's gonna (Follow me)" signifies the artist's belief that God's blessings and grace will follow him throughout his life, leading him to dwell in God's house forever.
Overall, the lyrics of Psalm 23 are a testament to the artist's faith and trust in God's guidance in his life, offering listeners a message of hope and strength to overcome their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
There's been times in my life I had to face the devil
I have faced evil in my life
There's been times in my life I had to say Satan get thee behind me
I have fought against temptation and evil
There's been times in my life I had to run from trouble
I have had to flee danger
There's been times in my life I had to flee those things I couldn't lead
I have avoided situations that were too difficult for me to handle
But if I follow the Shepard of my soul The things I put behind me Can never take control
If I follow God, my past struggles can never control me
Goodness and Mercy's gonna (Follow me) x3
God's goodness and mercy will always follow me
(And I will) Dwell in the house of the Lord forever x4
I will always be with God in heaven
There's been times in my life I had to face some sorrow
I have experienced sadness in my life
There's been times in my life I've had to Cryyyyyyyyy
I have shed tears in times of pain
There's been times in my life that I've walked through the valley
I have gone through difficult times
There's been times in my life I thought I'd die
I have faced situations that felt overwhelming
But if I follow the Shepard of my soul The things I put behind me will never take control
If I follow God, my past struggles can never control me
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