Sanctuary
John Berry Lyrics


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It's been way too long since I spoke my confession
My heart has a burden I hope you will listen
Oh you're my sanctuary
Despite the road we've chosen to the wilderness I roamed
But there I found no shelter like a prodigal son I've come back home
To my sanctuary
Well I believe you're the faith when there's a shadow of doubt
You're the prayer that mother's whisper each night for their sons everywhere
And your love is the gift that you give when you let me in
You're my sanctuary

I'm standin' out here knockin' knockin' at your door
I miss our sweet communion loves mercy's brought me back for more
Oh you're such a mystery how you make my spirit soar you're my sanctuary
Well I believe you're the faith...





Well I believe you're the faith...

Overall Meaning

The song Sanctuary by John Berry is a heartfelt confession of a man who has been away for a long time and has returned home seeking forgiveness and shelter in his sanctuary. The opening lines of the song reveal that the singer has a confession to make, but he has been keeping it to himself for a long time. He then expresses his hope that his loved one will listen to him and offer him solace. The central refrain of the song, "Oh you're my sanctuary," underscores the importance of the relationship between the singer and his loved one, who serves as a source of comfort and refuge in his life.


The lyrics go on to describe the singer's journey to the wilderness, where he found no shelter. He then compares himself to the prodigal son in the Bible who has come back home to his father, seeking forgiveness and acceptance. The singer believes his loved one is the embodiment of faith, hope, and love. He believes she has the power to banish his doubts and fears, and she is a constant presence in his life, like a mother's prayer for her son. The song ends with him expressing his admiration for his loved one, whom he sees as a mystery that makes his spirit soar.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been way too long since I spoke my confession
I haven't spoken my deepest thoughts and feelings in a long time, but I hope you will hear me out.


My heart has a burden I hope you will listen
There is something heavy weighing on my heart that I need to share with you, and I hope you will hear me out.


Oh, you're my sanctuary
You are my place of refuge and comfort, where I feel safe and at peace.


Despite the road we've chosen to the wilderness I roamed
Even though we have taken a difficult path, I have wandered far from home searching for something, but I didn't find it.


But there I found no shelter like a prodigal son I've come back home
I realized that I couldn't find what I was looking for outside of you, and I have returned to you like the prodigal son in the Bible.


To my sanctuary
I have come back to where I feel safe and at peace, with you as my sanctuary.


Well I believe you're the faith when there's a shadow of doubt
When I am unsure and full of doubt, I have faith in you and your love.


You're the prayer that mother's whisper each night for their sons everywhere
You are like a mother's prayer for her children, offering guidance, protection, and love to everyone who needs it.


And your love is the gift that you give when you let me in
You show your love and compassion when you let me in and allow me to share my deepest thoughts and feelings with you without fear of judgment or rejection.


You're my sanctuary
You are the place where I feel safe and at peace, where I can share my deepest thoughts and feelings without fear.


I'm standin' out here knockin' knockin' at your door
I may feel alone and lost at times, but I will always come back to you and knock on your door for help and guidance.


I miss our sweet communion loves mercy's brought me back for more
I miss the way we used to connect and be close, and your mercy and love bring me back to you time and time again.


Oh you're such a mystery how you make my spirit soar you're my sanctuary
I don't fully understand how you have such a profound impact on my life, but I know that being with you makes my spirit feel free and lifted, and that you are my sanctuary.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DARRELL R BROWN, JOHN BERRY, DARRELL BROWN

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