I Can Only Imagine
Justin Adams Lyrics
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What it would be like
When I walk, by your side
I can only imagine
What my eyes would see
When your face, is before me
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
Surrounded by your glory
What will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus
Or in awe of You be still
Will I stand in your presence
To my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah
Will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
When that day comes
When I find myself
Standing in the Son
I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever, forever worship you
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
Surrounded by your glory
What will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus
Or in awe of You be still
Will I stand in your presence
To my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah
Will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine, yeah
I can only imagine
Surrounded by your glory
What will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus
Or in awe of You be still
Will I stand in your presence
To my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah
Will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine yeah
I can only imagine yeah yeah
I can only imagine yeah yeah
I can only imagine
I can only imagine yeah yeah
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever, forever worship you
I can only imagine
The song "I Can Only Imagine" by Justin Adams is a reflection on the idea that, despite our religious beliefs and practices, we cannot truly comprehend what our experience will be like when we meet God face to face. The title of the song serves as the central theme of the lyrics, with the repeated refrain of "I can only imagine" expressing the singer's desire to envision their meeting with God.
The first verse imagines the experience of walking with God, accompanied by awe-inspiring visions of God's presence. The second verse suggests that the intensity of God's glory will be nearly overwhelming, possibly prompting the singer to dance or fall to their knees in reverence. The final verse implies that the act of worship will be the only natural response in the face of this glory. Throughout, the song emphasizes a sense of humility and reverence in the face of the divine.
Overall, "I Can Only Imagine" is a song that expresses a deep desire to understand and connect with God, while acknowledging that this connection may always remain beyond our human capacity to comprehend.
Line by Line Meaning
I can only imagine
The singer is introspective and seeking understanding about what they will experience when in God's presence.
What it would be like
The singer is unable to fully comprehend what it would feel like to be in the presence of God.
When I walk, by your side
The singer is imagining physically being with God.
What my eyes would see
The artist is curious about the visuals of heaven.
When your face, is before me
The artist is contemplating what it will be like to see God face-to-face.
Surrounded by your glory
The singer imagines being in the full presence of God's glory.
What will my heart feel
The singer wonders what emotions their heart will be filled with when in God's presence.
Will I dance for you Jesus
The artist envisions themselves dancing in joyful expression of their love for Jesus.
Or in awe of You be still
The artist questions whether they will feel overwhelmed to the point of stillness in God's presence.
Will I stand in your presence
The artist ponders standing in the physical presence of God.
To my knees will I fall
The singer recognizes the immense power and majesty of God, and considers falling to their knees in worship.
Will I sing hallelujah
The artist imagines singing praises to God, rejoicing in being in His presence.
Will I be able to speak at all
The singer considers whether they will be rendered speechless by the overwhelming experience of meeting God.
When that day comes
The singer anticipates a specific day when they will be in God's presence.
When all I will do
The singer imagines that they will do nothing else other than worship God in His presence.
Is forever, forever worship you
The artist affirms that they will spend eternity worshipping and adoring God.
Contributed by Eli V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.