Foundations
Geoff Moore Lyrics
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And I will set my foot upon the solid rock
And though the storms they blow sometimes
The Lord is by my side
Chorus
The Lord is my, my foundation
He is my, my foundation
And I will build upon this One the world rejected
And though the river's running high
I will stand against the tide
Chorus
Look deep in my heart to this man that I am
Help me to see all I've built upon sand
Then let your wind blow through the big and the small
And let them fall, let it all fall
Repeat Chorus
Geoff Moore's song "Foundations" is a beautiful representation of the steadfastness and security that comes with putting one's faith in God. The opening lines, "And I will build my house upon a strong foundation, And I will set my foot upon the solid rock," serve as a metaphor for the importance of building one's life on a strong foundation - in this case, God's love and guidance. Throughout the song, Moore emphasizes the storms of life that we all face but the comfort in knowing that God is by our side no matter what happens. He repeats the theme of "The Lord is my foundation" in the chorus, driving home the idea that our faith is the foundation upon which everything else in life rests.
The second verse shifts the metaphor slightly as Moore sings, "And I will build upon this One the world rejected, And I will make His perfect love my cornerstone." Here, he speaks of the importance of holding fast to one's faith even when it goes against popular opinion or societal norms. He then goes on to say that despite the challenges we face, we can stand firm and resist the pull of the world around us.
In the bridge, Moore takes a moment to reflect on the state of his own heart and asks God to reveal to him any weaknesses or areas where his faith may be lacking. He then asks for God's help in letting go of any false foundations he may have built his life upon and allowing Him to bring new growth and direction.
Overall, Foundations is a beautiful representation of the importance of faith and the security that comes from putting one's trust in God.
Line by Line Meaning
And I will build my house upon a strong foundation
I will construct my life based on strong principles and values.
And I will set my foot upon the solid rock
I will ground myself in stability and security.
And though the storms they blow sometimes
Even in the midst of difficulties and challenges,
The Lord is by my side
I have faith and trust in a higher power to help me through tough times.
The Lord is my, my foundation
My belief in God supports everything I do and the choices I make.
He is my, my foundation
Through God, I have a solid foundation that guides and sustains me.
And I will build upon this One the world rejected
I will place my faith in God, even though society may reject or dismiss it.
And I will make His perfect love my cornerstone
God's love will be the central guiding force in my life.
And though the river's running high
Even in times of turmoil or chaos,
I will stand against the tide
I will remain steadfast and unwavering in my beliefs and values.
Look deep in my heart to this man that I am
Let me examine my true self and motivations.
Help me to see all I've built upon sand
Let me recognize any flawed or unstable aspects of my life.
Then let your wind blow through the big and the small
Allow me to be open to change and growth in all aspects of my life.
And let them fall, let it all fall
Embrace the process of letting go of any negative or destructive aspects of my life.
Repeat Chorus
Restate the central importance of God and faith as the foundation of one's life.
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