You Raise Me Up
Daniel Beck Lyrics


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When I am down and
Oh, my soul, so weary
When troubles come
And my heart burdened beThen, I am still
And wait here in the silenceUntil you come
And sit awhile with me

You raise me up,
So I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, To walk on stormy seas
I am strong
When I am on your shoulders
You raise me upTo more than I can be

There is no life,
No life without its hunger
Each restless heart
Beats so imperfectly
But when you come
And I am filled with wonder
Sometimes, I thinkI glimpse eternity

You raise me up,
So I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, To walk on stormy seas
I am strong
When I am on your shoulders
You raise me up
To more than I can be

You raise me up,
So I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, To walk on stormy seas
I am strong
When I am on your shoulders
You raise me up
To more than I can be

You raise me up
To more than I can be





You raise me up
You raise me up

Overall Meaning

The song "You Raise Me Up" by Daniel Beck is a heartfelt call for comfort and strength in times of turmoil. The opening stanza expresses the singer's weariness and exhaustion, with their soul feeling heavy and burdened. Despite these difficulties, they remain patient in a moment of quiet reflection, waiting for someone to come and share their troubles. In the chorus, the singer identifies this person as a source of encouragement and empowerment, lifting them up and giving them the strength to endure anything, even the toughest challenges.


The second verse begins with a powerful assertion that there can be no true life without some level of struggle or difficulty. Each person's heart beats imperfectly, prone to restlessness and longing. But once the person who can bring wonder and awe into their life arrives, the singer feels a sense of connection and transcendence, as though they are witnessing something eternal. This leads into another chorus, reiterating that this person is capable of raising them up to be more than what they could have been on their own.


The song is ultimately a beautiful expression of hope, faith, and the power of human connection to buoy us up even in our darkest moments. By relying on someone else and allowing them to lift us up, we can often find strength and courage beyond what we thought possible.


Line by Line Meaning

When I am down and
When I am feeling low and


Oh, my soul, so weary
When my soul is tired and exhausted


When troubles come
When problems arise


And my heart burdened be
And my heart is heavy with worries


Then, I am still
Then, I become quiet


And wait here in the silence
And wait here in peaceful silence


Until you come
Until you arrive


And sit awhile with me
And spend some time with me


You raise me up,
You lift me up


So I can stand on mountains
So that I can overcome great challenges


You raise me up, To walk on stormy seas
You give me strength to face difficult situations


I am strong
I become courageous


When I am on your shoulders
When I rely on your support


You raise me upTo more than I can be
You help me become better than I thought possible


There is no life, No life without its hunger
Every life experiences a type of hunger or desire


Each restless heart
Everyone's heart that longs for more


Beats so imperfectly
Beats in an imperfect way


But when you come
But when you arrive


And I am filled with wonder
And I become amazed


Sometimes, I thinkI glimpse eternity
Sometimes, I feel like I am seeing a glimpse of something eternal


You raise me up
You lift me up


To more than I can be
To be better than what I thought was possible


You raise me up
You lift me up


To more than I can be
To be better than what I thought was possible


You raise me up
You lift me up




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