Captured
Geoff Moore Lyrics
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Up on the timberline
You said these mountains were your invention
And so was the heart of mine
I heard You whisper on the water
There on the mighty sea
You spoke of love, deep as the ocean
When You spoke of Your love for me
And I am loved by the Father
And I am loved by the Son
And it is love that has captured
The heart of this wayward one
I heard Your laughter in the sunrise
Amidst the morning birds
A song of freedom for all creation
And You sang me every word
And I am loved by the Father
And I am loved by the Son
And it is love that has captured
The heart of this grateful one
I heard You singing in the silence a simple melody
Words of love, oh I can hear it
My Father is very fond of me.
The song 'Captured' by Geoff Moore is a beautiful and deeply spiritual composition that speaks of the power of love and God's never-ending affection for his children. The lyrics describe the singer's personal encounters with God's presence and how it has transformed his life. In the first verse, the singer hears God's voice echoing in the mountains and on the water, telling him about the incredible depth of his love. The second verse describes the singer's experience of God's joy and freedom in the sunrise and throughout nature. The final verse speaks of God's love being a simple melody that can be heard in the silence, a reminder that God is always with us.
The song's main theme centers around the power of God's love and how it has captured the heart of the singer. The lyrics suggest that even in the midst of life's chaos and difficulties, God's love remains constant and always present. The song encourages listeners to see themselves as loved and valued by God, no matter what failures or shortcomings they may have. It is a powerful reminder that the ultimate source of peace and joy in life comes from a relationship with God.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard your echo in the canyon
I heard a distant and faint reverberation of Your voice in the wide and deep gorge
Up on the timberline
At the top of the forest where the trees meet the sky
You said these mountains were your invention
You claimed these towering peaks were part of Your creation
And so was the heart of mine
And so was the innermost part of my being that feels emotions, thinks and makes decisions
I heard You whisper on the water
I heard You speak in a low and gentle voice above the waves
There on the mighty sea
While I was surrounded by the vast and powerful ocean
You spoke of love, deep as the ocean
You communicated about Your affection that is as profound and endless as the sea
When You spoke of Your love for me
As You talked about how You feel towards me, how You care and act on my behalf
And I am loved by the Father
I have the assurance that the Creator of the universe loves me and cares about me
And I am loved by the Son
I have the certainty that the Messiah has given His life for me and made me worthy of His love
And it is love that has captured
It is unlimited and endless affection that has caught and touched
The heart of this wayward one
My own rebellious and wandering heart that needed grace, forgiveness and guidance
I heard Your laughter in the sunrise
I perceived Your joyful and cheerful expression as the day began
Amidst the morning birds
Alongside the chorus of winged creatures that heralded the dawn
A song of freedom for all creation
An anthem of liberation and release for every living thing that You made
And You sang me every word
You sang me every syllable and note of that song, and made me part of it
And I am loved by the Father
I am deeply and unquestionably loved by the One who conceived and formed me
And I am loved by the Son
I am unconditionally and eternally loved by the One who redeemed and restored me
And it is love that has captured
It is unconditional and sacrificial love that has seized and won over
The heart of this grateful one
My own heart that is thankful, amazed and humbled by the abundance of grace and mercy I have received
I heard You singing in the silence a simple melody
I perceived You making beautiful music filled with simplicity and purity in the absence of noise and distraction
Words of love, oh I can hear it
Expressions of affection, adoration and devotion, I can discern and understand them
My Father is very fond of me
You regard me with great fondness, tenderness and compassion, as a loving and caring parent would do
Contributed by Kaelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.