My Response
Johnny Parks Lyrics


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This is my my response
A humble prayer lifted up
A prayer of thanks for who You are
You're the One who lights the world
This is my, my response

Thankful hands lifted up
A heartfelt act that points to You
Let my light be true
Show yourself to me Lord
Come and illuminate

Your light uncovers the face of God
Light up oh Lord, light up oh Lord




You're the one who lights the world
Light up oh Lord

Overall Meaning

In Johnny Parks's song "My Response," the lyrics revolve around a humble prayer lifted up as a response to the divine presence and gratitude for the one who illuminates the world. The song starts with the singer calling it his response, where he acknowledges the presence of the higher power and offers a humble prayer. The song's chorus asks for the divine to come and illuminate, reveal itself, and uncover the face of God. All of this collectively becomes the singer's response, a heartfelt act that points to the source of the light that reveals everything.


The lyrics of the song have a spiritual undertone, which seeks divine intervention and offers thanks to the one who brings light to the world. Through these lyrics, the singer shows his dedication and complete submission to a higher authority. It is an emotional song that tries to connect the listener to the divine presence through the plea for light and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

This is my my response
I am expressing my genuine response to you


A humble prayer lifted up
I am offering a humble prayer


A prayer of thanks for who You are
I am giving thanks for your identity and character


You're the One who lights the world
You are the source of light for the world


This is my, my response
Once again, this is my heartfelt response


Thankful hands lifted up
I am raising my hands in sincere gratitude


A heartfelt act that points to You
This act of gratitude points to your greatness


Let my light be true
May my own light be authentic and genuine


Show yourself to me Lord
Please reveal yourself to me, Lord


Come and illuminate
Please come and bring your light into my life


Your light uncovers the face of God
Your light reveals the true nature of God


Light up oh Lord, light up oh Lord
I am requesting that you shine your light upon me, Lord


You're the one who lights the world
Once again, you are the source of light for the entire world


Light up oh Lord
Please shine your light upon me, Lord




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