If I Had A Hammer
Jörg Kolczak and Band Lyrics
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I would climb up to You and sit right by Your side
I’d ask You every question that came to mind, that’s right
If I had wings for flying, I’d go up in the air
I’d soar above the heavens so I could see the view from way up there
I’d ask You how You can keep the world in motion
And still hear my prayer
And there’s so many things I’d like to see
Was it harder to form the mountains and the seas
Than it is to put up with me
‘Cause Your ways are higher, Your thoughts are higher
Your wisdom is higher than I can think
Your Love is stronger, Your grace is greater than all the things
That make sense to me
You can’t be explained
And every time I try and figure You out
There You go blowing me away again
Oh You breathe Your breath into me
And then You take my breath away
You’d think I would be speechless
But still I find something to say
Why must I try and complicate that
Which can’t be explained
Still I try to reason it all
Refusing to believe in miracles
When You are supernatural
That’s all I really need to know
‘Cause Your ways are higher, Your thoughts are higher
Your wisdom is higher than I can think
Your Love is stronger, Your grace is greater than all the things
That make sense to me
You can’t be explained
And every time I try and figure You out
There You go blowing me away again
You separated light from darkness
You created the sky
You made dry land, You made the sea
And it all was good
Everything was in its place
As You saw fit for it to be
Your handiwork displays Your majesty
And still You delight in me
‘Cause Your ways are higher, Your thoughts are higher
Your wisdom is higher than I can think
Your Love is stronger, Your grace is greater than all the things
That make sense to me
‘Cause Your ways are higher, Your thoughts are higher
Your wisdom is higher than I can think
Your Love is stronger, Your grace is greater than all the things
That make sense to me
You can’t be explained
And every time I try and figure You out
There You go blowing me away again
The lyrics to Jörg Kolczak and Band's song "If I Had a Hammer" convey a sense of awe and wonder towards the divine. The opening verse speaks of a longing to be closer to a higher power, to ask questions and seek understanding. It portrays a desire to comprehend the intricacies of the world and how the divine orchestrates it all.
The lyrics then shift to the recognition that the ways of the divine are beyond human comprehension. The imagery of flying and soaring above the heavens symbolizes the limitless nature of the divine and the vastness of its wisdom. It highlights the humility of the singer, acknowledging their limited understanding compared to the vastness of the divine's knowledge, love, and grace.
There is a sense of frustration in the lyrics, with the singer attempting to reason and make sense of the divine's actions and existence. The phrase "refusing to believe in miracles" suggests a struggle to accept the supernatural and the unexplainable. Yet, despite the inability to fully comprehend, the singer finds solace in the knowledge that the divine is beyond human understanding.
The closing verses depict the beauty and order of creation, emphasizing the divine's handiwork and its delight in humanity. It reiterates the theme of the divine's wisdom being higher than human comprehension, while also expressing gratitude for the divine's love and grace. The repeated refrain of being "blown away" suggests a continuous sense of astonishment and wonder in the presence of the divine.
Overall, the lyrics of "If I Had a Hammer" explore the awe-inspiring nature of the divine, the limitations of human understanding, and the humility and gratitude that arise from recognizing the divine's superior wisdom and love.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had a ladder that reached up to the sky
If I possessed a ladder that could extend all the way to the heavens
I would climb up to You and sit right by Your side
I would ascend and position myself next to You in close proximity
I’d ask You every question that came to mind, that’s right
I would inquire about any and every thought that crossed my mind
If I had wings for flying, I’d go up in the air
If I had the capability of flight, I would ascend into the atmosphere
I’d soar above the heavens so I could see the view from way up there
I would glide high above the celestial realm to behold the magnificent vista
I’d ask You how You can keep the world in motion
I would question how You manage to maintain the continuous movement of the world
And still hear my prayer
Despite this, You are still attentive to my prayers
And there’s so many things I’d like to see
There are countless aspects I yearn to witness
To satisfy my curiosity
In order to satiate my innate sense of wonder
Was it harder to form the mountains and the seas
Was it a greater challenge to shape the majestic mountains and vast oceans
Than it is to put up with me
Than to endure the complexities and shortcomings I possess
'Cause Your ways are higher, Your thoughts are higher
For Your ways and thoughts transcend far beyond my comprehension
Your wisdom is higher than I can think
Your wisdom surpasses the limits of my own understanding
Your Love is stronger, Your grace is greater than all the things
Your Love is more powerful, and Your grace is more vast than any earthly matters
That make sense to me
That I can make sense of or comprehend
You can’t be explained
You are indescribable and impossible to fully elucidate
And every time I try and figure You out
And no matter how hard I attempt to understand You
There You go blowing me away again
You consistently astound and overwhelm me yet again
Oh You breathe Your breath into me
You infuse me with the essence of Your being
And then You take my breath away
Simultaneously, You leave me breathless in awe
You’d think I would be speechless
One would assume that I would be rendered speechless
But still I find something to say
Yet, I am compelled to find words to express my thoughts
Why must I try and complicate that
Why do I constantly strive to complicate and overanalyze
Which can’t be explained
That which defies logical explanation
Still I try to reason it all
Nevertheless, I persist in attempting to rationalize everything
Refusing to believe in miracles
Unwilling to accept the existence of miracles
When You are supernatural
Despite the fact that You possess supernatural qualities
That’s all I really need to know
Ultimately, this is all the knowledge I truly require
You separated light from darkness
You distinguished and set apart light from darkness
You created the sky
You brought forth the expanse of the heavens
You made dry land, You made the sea
You formed the solid ground and the vast oceans
And it all was good
And every aspect was deemed worthy and harmonious
Everything was in its place
All things were intricately arranged according to their rightful position
As You saw fit for it to be
In accordance with Your divine discernment and purpose
Your handiwork displays Your majesty
Your creations exhibit and showcase Your great splendor
And still You delight in me
Yet, You take pleasure in me and find joy within our relationship
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Written by: Benjamin Stewart
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@melaninsupergurl-vu4uv
@@SophiaSchwartz009 stalinist communists with the hammer of the hammer and sickle.
Written for the Progressive Party which was controlled from Moscow because they needed a new face because HCSA was going to make CPUSA illegal.
Progressive equals Communist.
Don't let anyone fool you.
AOC, ANTIFA etc.
@h2d127
Sent this song to my friend who’s going through chemotherapy and all he wants to do is ring the bell 🔔 which will signal his success. Please pray for him every one who reads this message. Thank you so much!
@alanstar9175
Praying for your friend to get through this most difficult time of his life. May he be blessed and surrounded with good, loving, and positive energy. Sending him lots of this energy for recovery.
@user-cy2oc2bj1g
Im 47yo.. When i was 6yo my dad would play this song while doing carpentry in our house... Thanks dad for all our wonderful memories, grateful to God for giving me the best dad in the whole world.. Rest well in heaven... You are forever in my heart!❤❤ ❤❤
@pmimagery1295
This is the first song I ever learned to sing. I used to sing it to my grandparents, may God bless their souls.
@not2tees
The hammer of justice, the bell of freedom . . . they ring forever.
@Teho231
There’s something about that song that speaks to my heart even when I first heard it as a child in the 60’s. Thank you for this wonderful download.
@bigbadwolf200335
We used to sing this in school in the 60's and 70's
@beckyyeagersmith7252
IF any of us had HALF the conviction as Mary singing this song, swinging her hair...meaning it. By golly, we'd get things DONE .
@wislinman
Mary Travers for President (I know...)!!!
@9175rock
Smh