On My Feet Again
Jonny Lang Lyrics
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I am desperately in need of restoration
And I am ready for You to take me higher, yeah
The only thing that I can do is, keep on praying
'Cause on my own I just can't get it right
It doesn't matter how hard I try
But with You I become a much stronger man
Load is heavy, too much accumulation, yeah
These possessions that I have amount to nothing at all
And I am willing to hand over every one of them
'Cause they won't profit me, anything in the end
On my own I just can't get it right
It doesn't matter how hard I try
But with You I become a much stronger man
Getting on my knees puts me back on my feet again
Getting on my knees puts me back on my feet again
Never again will I wander without You
Alone in the wilderness, no, I won't
Never again will I offer to You anything
Less than my very best, O Jesus
Never again, never again
Now that I understand
On my own I just can't get it right
It doesn't matter how hard I try
But with You I become a much stronger man
Getting on my knees puts me back on my feet again
On my own I just can't get it right
It doesn't matter how hard I try
But with You I become a much stronger man
Getting on my knees puts me back on my feet again
Getting on my knees puts me back on my feet
Getting on my knees puts me back on my feet again
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The lyrics of "On My Feet Again" by Jonny Lang express a profound sense of spiritual emptiness and weariness. The singer's heart is heavy, his soul is thirsty, and his body is aching, reflecting an intense longing for restoration and renewal. He recognizes his own limitations and shortcomings, unable to get anything right on his own. However, he knows that with God's help, he can become a stronger man and find the strength to move forward. Getting on his knees in prayer is the only way for him to find the spiritual grounding he needs to regain his footing and move forward with renewed purpose and clarity.
The second verse of the song deepens the singer's spiritual crisis, as he realizes that the "load" of his possessions is weighing him down and adding nothing of value to his life. He is willing to relinquish everything in order to find a higher purpose and a closer relationship with God. The chorus repeats the singer's recognition of his own limitations and his reliance on God to help him find his way.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart is heavy, my soul is thirsty, body's aching
I am feeling overwhelmed and worn out in every aspect of my being
I am desperately in need of restoration
I am in dire need of being rejuvenated and revitalized
And I am ready for You to take me higher, yeah
I am willing and prepared to be lifted out of this state to a better place
The only thing that I can do is, keep on praying
Praying is the sole thing that I feel I can do to improve my situation
'Cause on my own I just can't get it right
I am incapable of properly solving my issues without divine intervention
It doesn't matter how hard I try
No matter how much effort I put in, I can't do it alone
But with You I become a much stronger man
With the help of a higher power, I become more capable and resilient
Getting on my knees puts me back on my feet again
Prayer and humbling myself is what empowers me to stand tall once more
Load is heavy, too much accumulation, yeah
I have accumulated too much material possessions, and it is weighing me down
These possessions that I have amount to nothing at all
All these things I have acquired are meaningless in the grand scheme of things
And I am willing to hand over every one of them
I am willing to let go of everything because they are not important
'Cause they won't profit me, anything in the end
In the end, all these things I own won't matter, and I won't gain anything from them
Never again will I wander without You
I will never again stray from relying on a higher power
Alone in the wilderness, no, I won't
I don't want to find myself lost and alone once more. I want guidance
Never again will I offer to You anything
In the past, I have been complacent, but it won't be so anymore
Less than my very best, O Jesus
I vow to always give my absolute best, never settling for anything lesser
Now that I understand
Now that I have gained this insight, I won't be ignorant anymore
Getting on my knees puts me back on my feet
Humility and prayer are the keys to getting back on my feet
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of enthusiasm
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Written by: CARNEY, LANG, RAMSEY, SANDERS
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