Here is some background information on Dave Barnes from the Mine To Love Songfacts: Barnes gained a lot of recognition after his song "God Gave Me You" became a hit single for Blake Shelton. Barnes' fifth album, Stories To Tell was his first release since his breakthrough. The album was recorded in Los Angeles with producer John Fields, marking the first time Barnes had recorded outside of his home town Nashville. It was released on March 13, 2012.
Amen
Dave Barnes Lyrics
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There will be days and days and days that feel the same
We will have fear, we will have joy
There maybe little girls and little boys
We will have friends, we will have peace
There will be nights of lights and music till you sleep
We will be strong though we were still weak
Amen, Amen
With the dawn the love began again
Amen, Amen
What is done and yet to come, Amen
We will have hope, we will have doubt
There will be memories we could never live without
We will have tears but there will be grace
There will be prayers that we never thought we'd pray
Amen, Amen
With the dawn the love began again
Amen, Amen
What is done and yet to come, Amen
In the sun or the storm, the flood or the flame
When everything's wrong, when I'm the one to blame
When heartache grow old, I swear I'll say
I'll say Amen, Amen
With the dawn the love began again
Amen, Amen
What is done and yet to come, Amen
Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen
The song Amen by Dave Barnes is an inspiring and hopeful song that acknowledges the ups and downs of life. The lyrics portray a realistic view of life with the statement that "we will have love, we will have pain." The song recognizes that there will be days that feel the same and that we will have fears and doubts, but there is also hope and joy to be found in life. The song recognizes the power of community and friends, the beauty of peaceful moments, and the strength that can be found in overcoming past struggles. The chorus repeats the word "Amen," which is a declaration of agreement, as if acknowledging and accepting all that life brings.
The song encourages listeners to embrace life in all its facets and to have faith that love and hope will carry them through challenging times. It also touches on the theme of redemption, with the line "what is done and yet to come" suggesting that even past mistakes do not negate the possibility of a hopeful future. The song's message is one of resilience and persevering in the face of adversity, while still finding joy and beauty in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
We will have love, we will have pain
Life will be filled with both love and pain.
There will be days and days and days that feel the same
Some days will feel monotonous and repetitive.
We will have fear, we will have joy
Fear and joy will be present in our lives.
There maybe little girls and little boys
There will be children in our lives.
We will have friends, we will have peace
We will have friends and experience peaceful moments.
There will be nights of lights and music till you sleep
There will be nights full of celebration, music and joy.
We will be strong though we were still weak
We will face difficult times but find strength within ourselves to overcome them.
We live through so much more than we could take
We go through more than we think we could handle.
We will have hope, we will have doubt
We will experience moments of both hope and doubt.
There will be memories we could never live without
Memories will be made that are unforgettable and meaningful to us.
We will have tears but there will be grace
We will cry but still find moments of grace and hope.
There will be prayers that we never thought we'd pray
We will pray for things that we never thought we would.
With the dawn the love began again
Each new day brings a fresh start and new opportunities to love.
What is done and yet to come, Amen
We give thanks for what has happened and what is yet to come.
In the sun or the storm, the flood or the flame
No matter the situation or circumstance, we will still find moments of strength and peace.
When everything's wrong, when I'm the one to blame
Even in moments of fault or personal blame, we can still find peace and grace.
When heartache grow old, I swear I'll say
Even in moments of prolonged heartache, we will still find moments of hope and say Amen.
Amen, Amen
Amen means 'so be it' or 'may it be so' and is a word of affirmation and agreement.
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.