Reign in Me
Drive Thru Society Lyrics
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the one's I've put up to hide my scars
would You recognize me tonight
the tears in my eyes are my disguise
can You hear me?
would You listen please?
I'm crying, crying, crying
can You hear me?
I have a desperate plea
I am in need
for You to come reign in me
I sometime's wonder how could I be blessed
with a past that is such a mess
but You've promised me
life for eternity
when I lose myself, come and follow You
can You hear me?
would You listen please?
I'm crying, crying, crying
for You to come reign in me
can You hear me?
I have a desperate plea
I am in need
for You to come reign in me
so would You reach through the clouds tonight
reach down and change my life
so would You reach through the clouds tonight
reach down and change my life
I am restless without Your hands
guiding everything the way You've planned
so let Your will be played through my life
as Your child is broken in Your arms
can You hear me?
would You listen please?
I'm crying, crying, crying
for You to come reign in me
can You hear me?
I have a desperate plea
I am in need
for You to come reign in me
Reign in Me by Drive Thru Society is a prayer-like song that expresses the singer's cry for help from God. The lyrics start with a question, "can You see beyond these walls?" This question is an appeal to God to look beyond the walls the singer has put up as a defense mechanism to hide their scars. The scars could be referring to past hurtful experiences that are causing the singer emotional pain. The singer wants God to recognize them through their tears, which have become their disguise. The lyrics express a genuine need for God to listen to them and pay attention to their cries for help.
The chorus acts as a refrain, bringing the listener back to the singer's cry for God to intervene. The lyrics express desperation and a sense of hopelessness. The singer needs God to reign in them and to lead them out of their brokenness. The second verse states that despite the difficult past experiences, God has promised the singer eternal life. The line "when I lose myself, come and follow You" shows that the singer understands that they need to surrender their control and let God take charge.
The bridge is a plea for God to intervene in the singer's life. The line "so would You reach through the clouds tonight, reach down and change my life" shows a sense of urgency and an acknowledgement that the singer can't make the change on their own. The last verse expresses the singer's desire for God's guidance and direction in their life. The line "as Your child is broken in Your arms" shows a complete surrender to God's will.
Line by Line Meaning
can You see beyond these walls?
Do You possess the ability to look beyond the walls I've created to conceal my emotional wounds?
the one's I've put up to hide my scars
These walls were specifically erected to hide the scars and pain I carry within.
would You recognize me tonight
If You were to see me tonight, would You still recognize me through the disguise I've put up to conceal my true self?
the tears in my eyes are my disguise
The physical tears I cry serve as a facade, a mask that masks the real pain and hurt within.
can You hear me?
Do You possess the ability and willingness to listen to me?
would You listen please?
I'm begging and pleading with You to please lend me Your ear.
I'm crying, crying, crying
I am in a state of despair and deep emotional pain, as expressed by the repeated use of the word crying.
for You to come reign in me
I am seeking for Your guidance, protection, and leadership in my life.
I have a desperate plea
I am in such a state of desperation that my plea for help feels almost like a demand.
I am in need
I am requesting for Your help as I am currently in a state of vulnerability and weakness.
I sometime's wonder how could I be blessed
My past experiences and struggles have led me to question how I could still be blessed by You.
with a past that is such a mess
My past is filled with countless struggles, difficulties, and mistakes that were beyond my control.
but You've promised me
Despite my past, You've promised me assurance and rewards in the future.
life for eternity
You have promised me everlasting life that I can hold on to regardless of the impermanence of this world.
when I lose myself, come and follow You
In moments of uncertainty and confusion, I turn to You and follow Your guidance as my refuge.
so would You reach through the clouds tonight
I am asking for Your direct intervention and help, even if it requires overcoming obstacles and barriers.
reach down and change my life
Grant me the privilege of experiencing a life-changing transformation in all aspects of my life.
I am restless without Your hands
I am unable to find rest or peace without Your divine presence and leadership in my life.
guiding everything the way You've planned
I trust that Your divine plan and guidance will lead me towards a fulfilling and purposeful life.
so let Your will be played through my life
I am relinquishing my own sense of control and allowing Your divine will to play out in my life.
as Your child is broken in Your arms
I am surrendering myself to You as a vulnerable child, entrusting You to carry me through my brokenness.
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.