Promises
Down and Out Lyrics
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Don’t believe a thing that this world says
It’s kinda like wishing on a falling star
A temporary fix for a broken heart
Everything here just falls apart
'Cause nothing compares to the way You are
All I need is You
I can't deny
All I need is You
I’ve seen it again and again
I can stand
On Your promises
One thing I've found in all my weakness
Is that I find my strength in the name of Jesus
Oh You lift me up I feel ten feet tall
Standing with You I could never fall
Listening close to the Spirit’s call
My Savior my All and...
All I need is You
You’re the hope in this life
I can't deny
All I need is You
I’ve seen it again and again
I can stand
On Your promises
Standing
Standing
Standing on the promises Of...
All I need is You
You’re the hope in this life
I can't deny
All I need is You
I’ve seen it again and again
I can stand
On your promises
God I need You
You’re the hope in this life
I can't deny
All I need is You
I’ve seen it again and again
I can stand on the promises of God
Glory in the highest I will sing
Standing on the promises of Christ my King
The song "Promises" by Down and Out talks about the emptiness of promises made by the world and how the only true hope and strength comes from putting faith in God's promises. The first verse talks about how the world may offer temporary fixes for a broken heart, but ultimately everything falls apart because nothing compares to the way God is. The chorus emphasizes the message that all that is needed is God and His promises. The singer has seen it again and again and can stand on His promises.
The second verse goes on to describe how the singer finds strength in the name of Jesus and feels ten feet tall when standing with Him. The Spirit's call guides the singer towards finding their Savior and everything they need in life. The bridge reiterates that all the singer needs is God and His promises. The ending of the song gives glory to God and celebrates standing on the promises of Christ as the King.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a suitcase full of empty promises
I have plenty of empty promises from this world stored away like a suitcase.
Don’t believe a thing that this world says
I shouldn't trust anything said by or promised from this world.
It’s kinda like wishing on a falling star
Believing in this world's promises is similar to wishing upon an object that may never actually come true (like a falling star).
A temporary fix for a broken heart
The promises of the world may only temporarily help heal a broken heart.
Everything here just falls apart
Everything in this world breaks down and falls apart eventually.
'Cause nothing compares to the way You are
There is nothing that can compare to the greatness of God.
All I need is You
I only need God in my life.
You’re the hope in this life
God is the source of hope in my life.
I can't deny
I cannot deny that God is essential in my life.
I’ve seen it again and again
I have witnessed the power and presence of God in my life numerous times.
I can stand
I can remain strong with the help of God.
On Your promises
I can confidently rely on God's promises.
One thing I've found in all my weakness
I have discovered one important thing during my moments of weakness.
Is that I find my strength in the name of Jesus
I gain strength by calling upon the name of Jesus.
Oh You lift me up I feel ten feet tall
God gives me a sense of strength and power that makes me feel incredibly uplifted.
Standing with You I could never fall
As long as I stand with God, I will never fall.
Listening close to the Spirit’s call
I am attentive to the guidance and direction given to me by the Holy Spirit.
My Savior my All and...
God is my savior and everything to me.
Standing
I am standing firm in my faith and devotion to God.
Standing
I am standing strong and unrelenting in my faith.
Standing on the promises Of...
I am standing firmly on the promises of God.
God I need You
I am acutely aware that I need God in my life.
Glory in the highest I will sing
I will sing praises to God and give Him glory.
Standing on the promises of Christ my King
I am standing unwavering in my faith and confidence in Jesus Christ as my king.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: IAN ESKELIN, KEVIN YOUNG
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