Wonderful You
Darlene Zschech Lyrics
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I hear the birds sing their songs of love
A knowing smile warms my face, I remember
To be thankful, it's a beautiful day
My lost and lonely heart was calling
Out to find the way
Then I found You, wonderful You
Oh, now there's You, glorious You
I need forever to know You way
There was a time when peace of mind just eluded me
And the sun was always clouded from my view
But You opened up my heart to see a new day
Now this fire within me needs to praise
I once was lost, but then You found me
I'm in Your arms to stay
How I love You, wonderful You
Like a dream You came, let me live again
Oh, now there's You, beautiful You
I need forever to know You way
Take my hand
Show me the Word
Change my heart
Oh, let it be true
Take my hand
Show me the Word
Change my heart
Oh, let it be true
My lost and lonely heart was calling
Out to find the way
Oh, I once was lost, and then You found me
I'm in Your arms to stay
Now I've got You, wonderful You
Like a dream You came, let me live again
Oh, now there's You, glorious You
I need forever to know You way
How I love You, wonderful You
Like a dream You came, let me live again
Oh, I love You, beautiful You
I need forever to know You way
The lyrics to Darlene Zschech's song Wonderful You speak to the beauty and wonder of life, and the transformative power of finding love, both in ourselves and in others. The opening lines set the scene with a description of a new day beginning, the sun rising and birds singing. The singer is filled with gratitude for this new day, and recognizes the call of their lost and lonely heart to "find the way."
Then, the singer proclaims that they have found what they were searching for in "wonderful You." This could be interpreted as finding someone who brings joy and love into their life, or it could be a more spiritual or metaphorical search for inner peace and purpose. Regardless, the imagery used to describe this discovery is powerful and dreamlike, like a long-awaited answer to a prayer.
The song goes on to speak of the profound ways in which this love has transformed the singer's life, bringing clarity to a previously cloudy outlook and fueling an unquenchable desire to praise and honor this newfound source of light and hope. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the importance and depth of the singer's feelings for "wonderful You" and the need to continue to seek their guidance and love for eternity.
Overall, Wonderful You is a tender and uplifting tribute to the power of love to bring light into darkness and transform lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake to see the sun rise from her slumber
I wake up and witness a new beginning, a refreshing start to a new day
I hear the birds sing their songs of love
I hear the gentle whispers of nature that remind me of love’s beauty and warmth
A knowing smile warms my face, I remember
A feeling of joy overwhelms me with memories of gratitude
To be thankful, it's a beautiful day
I realize that every day is a gift, and I thank the Lord for his bountiful blessings
My lost and lonely heart was calling
My heart was once lonely and desperate, yearning for a change
Out to find the way
I sought to find my way towards light and hope
Then I found You, wonderful You
Then I discovered the Lord, who is wonderful beyond measure
Like a dream You came, let me live again
He came like a dream, giving me a new life full of possibilities
Oh, now there's You, glorious You
Now that I have known the Lord, my life is filled with His glory
I need forever to know You way
I am longing to be with the Lord forever and to follow His path throughout my life
There was a time when peace of mind just eluded me
I had once experienced chaos and confusion, unable to find peace, sanity or relief
And the sun was always clouded from my view
My life was overshadowed by darkness, and it was hard to see the light of hope
But You opened up my heart to see a new day
However, when I let the Lord in, He opened my eyes and my heart towards a ray of hope
Now this fire within me needs to praise
I am now on fire for the Lord, and I cannot help but break out in continuous worship
Take my hand
I offer myself to the Lord as a willing servant and follower
Show me the Word
I ask the Lord to guide me through the path of His holy scriptures
Change my heart
My heart is filled with eagerness for the Lord to change and re-mould me
Oh, let it be true
I ask the Lord to carry out His work in me and to make it come to fruition
I've got You, wonderful You
I embrace the Lord in totality, knowing that he is with me every step of the journey
Oh, I love You, beautiful You
I am filled with love for the Lord, who is beyond words
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