Finding the Pattern
Jessica Curry feat. James Morgan Lyrics
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How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.
In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun.
The first two lines of this song come from Psalm 13 in the Bible. The psalmist is lamenting to God, feeling forgotten and abandoned. The repetition of the question "how long" emphasizes the psalmist's feelings of despair and longing for God's presence. The contrast between the psalmist's feelings and the subsequent lines about the earth and sun could represent the vastness and indifference of the natural world compared to the intimacy and caring of a personal God. Alternatively, it could be a reminder that even though the psalmist feels forgotten, God's presence is still evident in nature.
The song's title "Finding the Pattern" could allude to the idea that the psalmist is searching for a pattern in their suffering and questioning why God allows it. James Morgan's vocals have a haunting quality, emphasizing the weight of the psalmist's words. The orchestration is cinematic, building in intensity as the song progresses. The use of choral voices in the latter half of the song adds to the grandeur and sense of awe.
Line by Line Meaning
How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? For ever?
The singer wonders if the LORD will forget them forever and never acknowledge their presence.
How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
The singer expresses their desire to see the face of the Lord and seeks answers as to why the Lord is hiding from them.
Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.
The words and teachings of the Lord have spread throughout the world and are known to all people everywhere.
In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun.
The Lord has created a place for the sun to reside in his teachings and his presence is felt everywhere, even in the light of the sun.
Contributed by Taylor P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.