You Raise Me Up
Joyous Celebration Lyrics

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When I am down
and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come
my heart burdened be;
Then I am still
and wait here in the silence,
Until you come
and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up
so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up,
to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong,
when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up
to more than I can be.

YOU RAISED ME UP - JOYOUS 10
By Emmanuel SK Motubatsi

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Joyous Celebration's "You Raise Me Up" are a powerful depiction of the relationship between the singer and their faith. The song starts with the admission that sometimes, life can wear a person down, and bring them low. The singer is describing a specific feeling of being weighed down and burdened by trouble. But at that moment, they are still, and they wait for their faith to come and sit with them in the silence.

The second half of the song describes the transformative power of faith. The famous lines "You raise me up so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up to more than I can be" are a powerful testament to the power of faith to support and uplift a person. The image of being lifted up changes the entire mood of the song, from one of despair to one of hope and triumph.

In essence, the song is a beautiful and moving tribute to the role that faith can play in a person's life. Even when they are at their lowest point, a person's faith can lift them up and make them stronger than they ever thought they could be. It is a beautiful reminder of the power of positivity and hope.

Line by Line Meaning

When I am down
When I am feeling low

and, oh my soul, so weary;
and my spirit is tired;

When troubles come
When problems arise

my heart burdened be;
and my heart is heavy;

Then I am still
Then, I become quiet

and wait here in the silence,
and I wait in silence,

Until you come
Until you arrive

and sit awhile with me.
and spend some time with me.

You raise me up
You lift me up

so I can stand on mountains;
so I can stand on high places;

You raise me up,
You lift me up,