Cornerstone
Day of Fire Lyrics


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All other ground is sinking sand,
A doubting maze of desert land
Where darkness rules the heart of man
Till the sun shines light on him.

Lord of all,
Show you're strong.
On our knees we fall.

Be a cornerstone.
Be a cornerstone.
Be the rock higher than I.
Be my fortress wall.
Be a foundation for all,
My cornerstone.

This building's swaying in the wind;
The towers crumble down again.
This certainly will be the end
Of them not built on him.

Lord of all,
Show you're strong.
On our knees we fall.

Be a cornerstone.
Be a cornerstone.
Be the rock higher than I.
Be my fortress wall.
Be a foundation for all,
My cornerstone.

You,
You are the builder of my heart.
You held me together from the start.

Be a cornerstone.
Be a cornerstone.
Be the rock higher than I.
Be my fortress wall.
Be a foundation for all,
My cornerstone.

Be a cornerstone.
Be a cornerstone.
Be the rock higher than I.
Be my fortress wall.




Be a foundation for all,
My cornerstone.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Day of Fire's song "Cornerstone" have a clear religious significance, expressing the need for a higher power to be the foundation on which one's life is built. The first verse sets up the contrast between the shaky, unreliable ground that the singer sees all around them ("sinking sand," "doubting maze of desert land") and the steadfast light of the sun, which can reveal a better way. The chorus addresses God directly, asking Him to be the cornerstone, rock, fortress wall, and foundation that the singer needs to survive. The second verse builds on the image of buildings crumbling in the wind, with the implication that those who do not build on God will eventually fall.


The repetition of the chorus reinforces the centrality of this idea, with the plea for God to be the cornerstone becoming more urgent and fervent over time. In the final lines, the singer acknowledges that God is the builder of their heart, the source of their strength and stability.


Overall, "Cornerstone" can be seen as a powerful expression of faith and trust in God, with the imagery of building and construction serving as a metaphor for the challenges and trials of life.


Line by Line Meaning

All other ground is sinking sand,
Anything other than the foundation built on faith in God is unstable and will eventually crumble away.


A doubting maze of desert land
The world is a confusing and uncertain place, leading to doubts and fears.


Where darkness rules the heart of man
Without the light of faith, people are lost in darkness and despair.


Till the sun shines light on him.
Only by following God's light and guidance can people find their way out of darkness.


Lord of all,
God is the supreme ruler and creator of all things.


Show you're strong.
Demonstrate your power and might.


On our knees we fall.
As believers, we humble ourselves before God and submit to his authority.


Be a cornerstone.
God is the foundation upon which our lives should be built.


Be the rock higher than I.
God is unchanging, unwavering and stronger than anything we could ever be.


Be my fortress wall.
God protects us from harm and provides comfort and security.


Be a foundation for all,
God is a source of stability and security for everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances.


My cornerstone.
God is the most important and foundational part of my life.


This building's swaying in the wind;
Like a poorly constructed building, without faith in God, our lives are unstable and vulnerable to the winds of change.


The towers crumble down again.
Without a firm foundation, everything we build will eventually fall apart.


This certainly will be the end
Without God, our lives will inevitably come to a destructive and tragic end.


Of them not built on him.
Only those who build their lives on faith in God will find true and lasting success.


You,
Addressing God.


You are the builder of my heart.
God is responsible for creating and shaping our innermost being.


You held me together from the start.
God sustains us and keeps us whole, even in times of hardship and struggle.




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: GREGG HIONIS, RICHARD JOSHUA BROWN

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