Recovery Begins
Fireflight Lyrics


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I talk, I talk too much
I never open up
To what You need to say
My words get in the way

I search for stillness
But worry kills it
I need to clear my head
I'm tired, I need to rest

It all comes down to this
The quiet in the end
I listen for Your voice
Recovery begins

The times I hear You most
Are when You bring me close
I'll follow as You guide
While darkness turns to light





Whisper to me, whisper to me
Whisper to me, whisper to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fireflight’s “Recovery Begins” are about recognizing the importance of stillness and quietness in one’s life. The song is written from the perspective of someone who realizes that they talk too much and never actually listen to what others, especially God, have to say. The singer is acknowledging that their constant chatter makes it difficult for them to hear the voice of God, and consequently, they are struggling with worry and restlessness.


The search for stillness is represented in the second verse of the song, where the singer confesses that they often find themselves unable to clear their head and feel exhausted as a result. However, the chorus provides a solution to this problem – a reminder to “listen for Your voice” which is where “recovery begins”. The singer acknowledges that their only source of peace and quietness is in God’s presence and they need to close their mouths and listen to His gentle whispers.


In the final verse, the singer is expressing their recognition that God is always there for them, even in the darkest of moments, and that they can follow Him as He guides them from darkness into light. Overall, the song is an honest and vulnerable reflection on the importance of stillness and listening for the voice of God in a world that is often loud and chaotic.



Line by Line Meaning

I talk, I talk too much
I tend to talk too much and not listen enough


I never open up
I struggle to be vulnerable and express my true feelings


To what You need to say
I often miss what You are trying to communicate to me


My words get in the way
My own talking hinders my ability to hear You


I search for stillness
I try to find peace and calm within myself


But worry kills it
My anxieties and fears often prevent me from experiencing stillness


I need to clear my head
I require mental clarity and release from my burdens


I'm tired, I need to rest
I am fatigued and require rest and rejuvenation


It all comes down to this
The ultimate solution lies in this


The quiet in the end
Finding peace and silence is the key


I listen for Your voice
I pay attention to what You are saying


Recovery begins
The process of healing starts now


The times I hear You most
I hear You most clearly during these moments


Are when You bring me close
I feel closest to You during these experiences


I'll follow as You guide
I will trust and obey Your direction


While darkness turns to light
Even in the midst of darkness, Your guidance brings illumination and clarity


Whisper to me, whisper to me
Please speak softly to me and bring comfort to my heart


Whisper to me, whisper to me
I need to hear Your voice and be reassured




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DAWN FUTCH RICHARDSON, GLEN ALLEN DRENNEN, JUSTIN ASHLEY COX, PHILLIP LEE SHORB, ROB HAWKINS, WENDY JOY DRENNEN

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