For some people it seems confusing, but there is actually a difference between Hillsong Music Australia, Hillsong, Hillsong Live, Hillsong Chapel, Hillsong United. Some of these early albums when reissued are also tagged by the recordcompany as "Hillsong Music Australia ft. Darlene Zschech" or "Various Artists". Maybe it is up to the listener how to tag this, although scrobbling from itunes also gives various results.
Hillsong's music has become well-known internationally amongst Christian groups. Songs such as "Power of Your Love" by Geoff Bullock and "Shout to the Lord" by Darlene Zschech have become popular and are sung throughout churches world-wide. Hillsong have released over 40 albums since 1992, many of them achieving gold status in Australia. Although the music is not well known amongst the mainstream, their 2004 live praise and worship album For All You've Done reached #1 in the mainstream Australian album charts (ARIA) when many copies were sold during Hillsong's annual conference.
Hillsong is one of the strongest influential factors on Christian pop culture and Christian pop music. Hillsong United, in particular influences Christian youth of today. Marty Sampson, Joel Houston and Jonathon Douglass are considered the Brad Pitt of Christian pop culture, with their always-changing hair styles featured on the annual Hillsong United album DVD.
carry me
Hillsong Music Australia Lyrics
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Surround me with Your love
I walk with You
I do not fear
In this place
Dreams are made
In this place
Carry me here
In your arms of love
Draw me close to You
I want to be where You are
You carry me
You are my strength
I've learnt to trust in You
And once again I'm reaching out
The song "Carry Me" by Hillsong Music Australia opens with the powerful statement "You lead me into Your courts, Surround me with Your love". This first verse creates an image of being in the presence of God, as if he is physically leading the listener into his courts and enveloping them in his love. The phrase "I do not fear" in the next line reaffirms the idea of feeling safe and protected in God's presence, and is a reminder of the power of faith.
The chorus of the song is a plea to be carried by God, to be drawn close to Him and to be strengthened by His love. The lines "Carry me here, in Your arms of love" and "You carry me, You are my strength" speak to a deep desire for closeness with God, and an acknowledgment of the power and importance of His presence.
The song's lyrics suggest that through this closeness with God, "dreams are made". This idea can be interpreted in a number of ways, but it likely refers to the idea that when we are in tune with God and seeking His will, we are able to achieve great things and reach our fullest potential.
In summary, "Carry Me" is a song about seeking closeness with God, feeling comforted and protected in His presence, and trusting in His love to provide strength and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
You lead me in to Your courts
You guide me to be in Your presence
Surround me with Your love
Wrap me in Your boundless affection
I walk with You
I move alongside You
I do not fear
I am not afraid
In this place
Right here, in Your presence
Dreams are made
My aspirations come alive
In this place
In the abode of the Almighty
Where You are
Where Your divinity resides
Carry me here
Transport me to this place
In your arms of love
Held by Your affection
Draw me close to You
Pull me towards Your bosom
I want to be where You are
I yearn to be in Your presence
You carry me
You bear me up
You are my strength
You provide me power
I've learnt to trust in You
I have come to rely on You
And once again I'm reaching out
I extend my hands towards You again
Contributed by Hailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.