Promised Land
John Lucas Lyrics
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To sow the seeds of grace
Your heart I've made of earth and sea
And your eyes are time and space
Like a carpenter I carved your hands
From driftwood from the deep
And I placed my veins inside your dreams
And in your heart I've placed a journey
And like a garden it will grow
And when you taste the fruits of bravery
I will part the seas below
I composed your bones from symphonies
And I danced to form your name
From the womb you leapt in innocence
And your innocence remains
For I've ransomed you upon my blood
From the wilderness of pain
With fire by night I'll lead you home
And you'll know you're mine again
And in your heart I've placed a journey
And like a garden it will grow
And when you taste the fruits of bravery
I will part the seas below
Your heart is my promised land
The lyrics of "Promised Land" by John Lucas are rich with metaphorical language that speaks to the power of love and spiritual growth. The verses convey a message of divine love and guidance, with the singer portraying a creator-like figure who has molded and crafted the listener out of natural elements. The first two lines set the tone, as they express the belief that love can be transformational even in moments of great vulnerability.
The imagery in the lyrics is striking; the singer claims he crafted the listener's hands from driftwood from the deep, showing how deeply ingrained the listener is into natural elements. The idea of placing veins inside your dreams to woo you while you sleep adds to the mystical and dreamlike imagery. The heart is referred to as a journey, and the growth of the listener's heart is compared to that of a garden. The use of the sea and the parting of seas below continue the nature and water themes present throughout the song.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea that we are never alone in our growth and journey, and that love and guidance are always present. The use of nature imagery further conveys this idea that we are all part of something bigger, and that our spiritual journeys are intertwined with the natural world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Love will bring you to your knees
Love has the power to humble you.
To sow the seeds of grace
To plant seeds of kindness and compassion.
Your heart I've made of earth and sea
Your heart is a blend of the elements of nature.
And your eyes are time and space
Your vision can see beyond physical boundaries and limitations.
Like a carpenter I carved your hands
Like a craftsman, I created your hands.
From driftwood from the deep
Using natural resources, I formed your hands.
And I placed my veins inside your dreams
You are connected to me even in your subconscious thoughts.
To woo you while you sleep
To show affection and gain your love even when you're unaware.
And in your heart I've placed a journey
You have a purpose in life that lies within your heart.
And like a garden it will grow
Your purpose will develop and flourish like a garden.
And when you taste the fruits of bravery
When you overcome your fears, you will reap the rewards of courage.
I will part the seas below
I will clear the path for you to fulfill your destiny.
I composed your bones from symphonies
I created your very being from beautiful compositions.
And I danced to form your name
I took great delight in giving you an identity.
From the womb you leapt in innocence
You were born pure and without fault.
And your innocence remains
Your innate goodness persists within you even in hard times.
For I've ransomed you upon my blood
I've saved you at the cost of great sacrifice.
From the wilderness of pain
From the severe and harsh realities of life.
With fire by night I'll lead you home
With passion and zeal, I will guide you to a place of safety.
And you'll know you're mine again
You will realize that you always belong to me.
Your heart is my promised land
Your heart is the destination and fulfillment of my promise to you.
Contributed by Tristan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.