Ascension
Life In Your Way Lyrics


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Acts 1:1-11

When will You settle the score?
When will You make the world right again?
We hear You promising power but what does this mean and how am I to live?
And don't go now! Don't go now, what are we to do?
I know I won't know but I want to know
And as You go You're telling us to go
How can this be the plan, how can we change the world?




I'm seeing now that we are to fight for their lives
And when we call upon Your holy name hell can't stand against the power in us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Life In Your Way's "Ascension" are reflective and contemplative. The opening lines express a longing for justice and a desire for the world to be made right again, pointing to a feeling of unrest and dissatisfaction with the way things are. The singer is grappling with the concept of power promised by a higher being, questioning what this power means and how it should be integrated into their lives.


As the lyrics progress, the singer addresses the imminent departure of this higher being, expressing their fear and desperation at the thought of being left behind. However, they also acknowledge that this being has left them with a mission to fulfill and the ability to invoke a greater power: "And as You go You're telling us to go / How can this be the plan, how can we change the world? / I'm seeing now that we are to fight for their lives / And when we call upon Your holy name hell can't stand against the power in us." The lyrics end on a note of determination and purpose, with the singer taking on the challenge of changing the world and combating evil.


Overall, "Ascension" is a song that deals with themes of justice, power, and purpose, reflecting on the responsibilities and possibilities that come with faith. The lyrics are both questioning and affirming, expressing doubt and confusion while also pointing towards a greater sense of clarity and direction.


Line by Line Meaning

When will You settle the score?
When will You bring justice to the world and vindicate the oppressed?


When will You make the world right again?
When will You restore harmony to a world plagued by chaos and suffering?


We hear You promising power but what does this mean and how am I to live?
We hear You promising us the ability to make a difference, but what does it really mean and how do we incorporate it into our lives?


And don't go now! Don't go now, what are we to do?
Don't leave us now, we need guidance on how to move forward in these troubling times.


I know I won't know but I want to know
I understand that some things are beyond my understanding, but I still yearn for knowledge and understanding.


And as You go You're telling us to go
As You ascend, You call upon us to continue Your work and spread Your message.


How can this be the plan, how can we change the world?
How can such an unlikely plan of spreading love and compassion actually have an impact on the world?


I'm seeing now that we are to fight for their lives
I am realizing that it is our duty to stand up and fight for the lives of the oppressed and marginalized.


And when we call upon Your holy name hell can't stand against the power in us
When we invoke Your name and live out Your teachings, even the most evil forces cannot stand against the power we possess.




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