It's You
Flame/Robert Lyrics
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Because you can't sing in that land
But there was a time when
God would move through your songs
When you would sing
Do you remember what it's like
To have the spirit of God move in your life
Do you remember what it's like
Do you remember what it's like
Standing tall, you're so proud
Because you won't dance with this crowd
But there was a time he move in you
And you would dance if you prayed through
Do you remember what it's like
To have the spirit of God move in your life
Do you remember what it's like
To dance when he would move deep inside
Do you remember what it's like
The lyrics of Flame/Robert's song "It's You" depict a call to a person who has undoubtedly received the gift of music from God, but who, for some reason, has stopped using his talents for God's glory. The first line talks about hanging the harp on a tree, symbolizing the cessation of the use of the instrument in the promised land. The promised land is not literally heaven; rather, it signifies a place of God's manifestation and blessings. Therefore, if someone cannot sing in that land, it means they cannot enjoy God's full benefits. The second line talks about a time when God moved through the person's songs, indicating that the person's music used to have a spiritual impact.
The rest of the lyrics serve as a reminder to the person of what it used to feel like to have the spirit of God move through them. The repeated line "Do you remember what it's like to have the spirit of God move in your life?" highlights the central theme of the song, and the subsequent lines paint a picture of a time when the person would dance whenever the spirit of God moved within them. The bridge talks about the person's pride in refusing to dance with the crowd, further emphasizing the need for the person to tap into the gift and recall how it felt to have the spirit of God move through them.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang your harp on a tree
Leave your musical instrument aside and give up singing.
Because you can't sing in that land
You can't find the motivation to sing anymore in your current circumstances.
But there was a time when
In the past, there was a time when things were different.
God would move through your songs
Your music used to be a medium for God's intervention.
When you would sing
During those times, you used to express your emotions and connect with God through your music.
Do you remember what it's like
You need to reminisce about how it felt like.
To have the spirit of God move in your life
To experience a divine encounter that makes you feel alive.
To dance when he would move deep inside
To feel overwhelmed with God's presence and lose yourself in worship.
Standing tall, you're so proud
You have a high moral standing and refuse to conform.
Because you won't dance with this crowd
You refuse to engage in worldly pleasures and choose a more righteous path.
But there was a time he moved in you
Once upon a time, God's spirit used to work with you too.
And you would dance if you prayed through
If you open yourself up to God's calling, you'll find your way back to where you belong.
Do you remember what it's like
Reflect on how it felt like to be moved by God.
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Written by: Andrew Roberts
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