Meece often incorporates classical piano works into his songs. "This Time" (from LEARNING TO TRUST) borrows its opening section, bridge and ending tag from Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" (Op. 10, No. 12) in C minor. Similarly, the introductory melody for "You Can Go" (from the album 7) is taken from Bach's Two-Part Invention No. 13 in A Minor (BWV 784) and "Falling Down" (from COUNT THE COST) has its basis in a sonata by Mozart.
His song "We Are the Reason" has been recorded by over 200 other artists and CHRONOLOGY's "Seventy-Times-Seven" peaked at No. 77 in Australia's Top 100 chart. David worked with Canadian Juno Award winner Gino Vannelli for his albums CHRONOLOGY and CANDLE IN THE RAIN.
David and his wife currently live in Franklin, Tennessee.
God's Promises / Rainbows in the Night
David Meece Lyrics
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The Word of God still shines with hope
Deep within this frightened life I live
A voice so soft and still grows
And when the sun is hidden
And shadows cloud my starless skies
Amazingly I turn and see a light
Shining hope inside when shadows cloud my eyes
His promises are rainbows in the night
Guiding through the darkest times
God's promises are rainbows in the night
Looking back on all the roads I've known
The echos of the songs I've sung
Looking back there's a thread of love and grace
Connecting each line and space I've known
And all the years I thought were lost
On empty searching without clues
Now trace a journey to the highest truth
God's promises are rainbows in the night
Shining hope inside when shadows cloud my eyes
His promises are rainbows in the night
Guiding through the darkest times
God's promises are rainbows in the night.
The lyrics of David Meece's "God's Promises / Rainbows in the Night" speak of hope and faith in darker times. The opening lines reveal that the singer's heart is troubled and afraid. However, they still hold on to the Word of God, which fills them with hope. The second verse highlights the journey that the singer has taken, looking back on all the roads they have known and the songs they have sung. The thread of love and grace connecting each line and space, leading them to the highest truth.
The chorus speaks of God's promises being rainbows in the night, a shining hope inside when shadows cloud the eyes, guiding through the darkest times. Rainbows are symbols of hope after a storm, a glimmer of beauty and color in an otherwise dark and grey world. Meece uses this metaphor to show how God's promises are like rainbows, offering hope and light in the midst of darkness.
Overall, the song reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we can find hope and strength in God's promises. It encourages us to hold onto faith and trust in the journey we are on, even when it seems difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep within this darkened heart of mine
Despite the darkness within me, the Word of God still shines with hope.
The Word of God still shines with hope
The Word of God brings hope even in the midst of darkness.
Deep within this frightened life I live
Within my fearful life, there is a soft and still voice that grows.
A voice so soft and still grows
Even in the midst of fear, there is a gentle voice that grows louder.
And when the sun is hidden
When life feels dark and hopeless.
And shadows cloud my starless skies
When darkness covers everything and there seems to be no hope.
Amazingly I turn and see a light
Surprisingly, I am still able to see a glimmer of hope in the darkness.
Looking back on all the roads I've known
Reflecting on my life journey and experiences.
The echos of the songs I've sung
Remembering the words and emotions of the songs I have sung.
Looking back there's a thread of love and grace
As I look back, I see a common theme of God's love and grace.
Connecting each line and space I've known
Linking together all the different experiences and parts of my life.
And all the years I thought were lost
The years that I thought had no meaning or purpose.
On empty searching without clues
Trying to find meaning and purpose without any direction or guidance.
Now trace a journey to the highest truth
I can now see a path that leads to the ultimate truth and purpose.
God's promises are rainbows in the night
God's promises bring hope and light in the midst of darkness.
Shining hope inside when shadows cloud my eyes
His promises bring hope and light even when I can't see a way out.
Guiding through the darkest times
God's promises provide guidance and direction even in the darkest times.
God's promises are rainbows in the night
God's promises are a reminder that there is always hope.
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
God's Warrior
Deep within this darkened heart of mine
The Word of God still shines with hipe
Deep within this frightened life I live
A voice so soft and still grows
And when the sun is hidden and
the shadows cloud my starless skies
Amazingly I turn and see a light
God's promises
Are rainbows in the night
Shining hope inside
When shadows cloud my eyes
His promises
Are rainbows in the night
Guiding through the darkest times
God's promises are rainbows in the light
Looking back on all the roads I've known
The echoes of the songs I've sung
Looking back, there's a thread of love and grace
Connecting each line and space I've known
And all the years I thought were lost on empty
Searching without clues
Now trace a journey to the highest truth
Lena Hopkins
I remember listening to this song in 3rd grade, riding with my dad to school. Twenty years later, the words reach me deeply. With the darkness and the shadows of the world being pushed in my face every day, I look to God's promises for hope to overcome.
Sara Laughin
I actually saw a rainbow in the night coming home from a revival meeting at church in 1996. I will never forget it. I got out of the car, singing this song and crying. It has been a blessing of God to me through extreme betrayals and intensely painful experiences. Thank you David for writing this song. HE really does make rainbows in the night.
Wolf
@David Meece this song has been such a anchor for me.
Afrikitty
You know catcrazy632, it's as if David Meece is talking about me in this song. When I look back on the days before I got saved, the lyrics he sings make so much sense: "Looking back on all the roads I've known The echos of the songs I've sung Looking back there's a thread of love and grace Connecting each line and space I've known And all the years I thought were lost On empty searching without clues Now trace a journey to the highest truth" I know I was His all along. Chosen in Christ!
Beth Haines
Ive loved david meece since i was 17 i met him once at metro church over here in perth he gave me a hug and ive always remembered that night he was sooooo lovely and funny and kind and he was always so wonderful and very loving
Nick I
there's absolutely no punctuation :0
mary rowe
Searched for this for years. I heard it in a terribly dark time in my life and has stayed with me all this time.
Cara's Piano & Flute Tunes
what an amazing mix of classical and Christian. I miss these kinds of Christian songs, no wonder why I liked him so much and the nineties
Duke Boynton
Yes indeed!
Russ S
Wow what an awesome song !!
I just now heard this song for the first time in December 2022 and I am just blown away.
This song does an excellent job of mixing so many musical styles and genres, and of course the lyrics are profoundly true.