Shadows
Kings and Crowns Lyrics
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And earnestly I seek You
O how I long for You
In this dry and weary land
Iâ??ve seen You in the sanctuary
And I beheld Your glory
So I can think of only one thing I can do
I lift my hands and I will praise You all my days
I lift my voice
I lift my voice to You in this simple song of praise
I lift my eyes
So I will think of You through the watches of the night
Hear the voices ring as Your children sing
In the shadow of Your wings
Hear the voices ring as the children sing
Hear the voices ring as the children sing
Hear the voices ring as the children sing
In the shadow of Your wings
In the shadow of Your wings
The lyrics to Kings and Crowns’s song “Shadows” are a heartfelt expression of the singer’s longing for God, even in a “dry and weary land” where he feels spiritually parched. The first stanza begins with an affirmation of faith in God, with the singer declaring “O God, You are my God” and noting that he earnestly seeks Him. This sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, which express the singer’s longing for God and his desire to praise Him.
The second stanza reflects on a past encounter with God, where the singer saw His glory in the sanctuary. This experience seems to have left a profound impression on him, as he states that he can think of only one thing to do in response: to lift his hands, his voice, and his eyes to God in praise. The final stanza is an evocation of a communal worship experience, with the singer calling out to hear “the voices ring as the children sing” in the “shadow of Your wings.”
Overall, the lyrics to “Shadows” are a powerful expression of faith and a reminder of the importance of seeking God even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
O God, You are my God
I address the Creator as my lord and master
And earnestly I seek You
I search for You with sincerity and devotion
O how I long for You
I have an intense desire for You
In this dry and weary land
In this life that lacks fulfillment and strength
I’ve seen You in the sanctuary
I have seen Your presence in the holy place
And I beheld Your glory
And I have seen Your divine radiance
So I can think of only one thing I can do
Therefore, there is only one action I can take
I lift my hands
I raise my hands in submission and worship
I lift my hands and I will praise You all my days
I will lift up my hands and glorify You every day of my life
I lift my voice
I raise my voice in adoration and exaltation
I lift my voice to You in this simple song of praise
I sing a humble song of thanksgiving and tribute to You
I lift my eyes
I look up to You with reverence and awe
So I will think of You through the watches of the night
So I will meditate on You during the night's hours
Hear the voices ring as Your children sing
Listen to the sound of Your offspring's voices as they sing
In the shadow of Your wings
In the place of Your divine protection and grace
Hear the voices ring as the children sing
Listen to the sound of Your offspring's voices as they sing
Hear the voices ring as the children sing
Listen to the sound of Your offspring's voices as they sing
Hear the voices ring as the children sing
Listen to the sound of Your offspring's voices as they sing
In the shadow of Your wings
In the place of Your divine protection and grace
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: JOHN MARK HALL
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