Foundations
Geoff Moore And The Distance 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
The lyrics of Geoff Moore And The Distance's song Foundations revolve around the theme of building one's life upon a firm foundation. It speaks of the Christian faith, where God is the solid rock and the foundation on which one can build their life. The opening verse talks about building one's house upon a firm foundation, while the following lines mention that the storms in life may come; the Lord is always by one's side to provide support and strength. The chorus repeats the phrase 'The Lord is my foundation,' emphasizing that God is the core of one's life.
In the second verse, the focus shifts toward the love of God as more than just a cornerstone. It mentions building upon the love of God; something that worldly society often rejects. Even though the rivers may be running high, one can stand against the tide through the love and support of God. The chorus reiterates the deep-seated faith in God as a foundation.
The bridge acknowledges the fallacy of human efforts to build a life. It pleads God to look deep into the heart of the writer and let everything built on sand fall away. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that God is the sole foundation on which one can build their life.
Line by Line Meaning
And I will build my house upon a strong foundation
I will construct my life on solid principles.
And I will set my foot upon the solid rock
I will stand firmly and resolutely in my beliefs.
And though the storms they blow sometimes
Even when life gets tough and obstacles arise,
The Lord is by my side
I have support and guidance from a higher power.
Chorus
Reiterating that the Lord is the foundation of the singer's life.
And I will build upon this One the world rejected
I will derive strength from the Lord even though others may not understand or accept it.
And I will make His perfect love my cornerstone
I will use God's unwavering love as the basis for my own actions and decisions.
And though the river's running high
Even when life's challenges seem insurmountable,
I will stand against the tide
I will not be swept away by adversity.
Chorus
Reiterating that the Lord is the foundation of the singer's life.
Look deep in my heart to this man that I am
Examining oneself introspectively to identify shortcomings and areas for personal growth.
Help me to see all I've built upon sand
Asking for guidance in recognizing and rectifying areas of weakness in one's life.
Then let your wind blow through the big and the small
Allowing oneself to be vulnerable and open to change, regardless of the size of the challenge.
And let them fall, let it all fall
Letting go of aspects of one's life that are not built on solid foundations, even if it is difficult.
Repeat Chorus
Reiterating that the Lord is the foundation of the singer's life.
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