Speak
Lindsay McCaul Lyrics
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And I've lived in the land of despair
But here in the silence, alone and afraid
Is a sadness I could not compare
So visit me here in the dark
Let me know Your light
I'll linger as long as it takes
I'm crying out, speak to me
I'm longing to hear Your voice in the night
Calling out, come meet with me
You're all I desire, for Your love is better than life
I waited at twilight for signs of relief
From an ache that arrested the day
But now sunset is gone and I'm still here alone
Yet in fierce desperation I'll stay
So visit me here in the shadows
Restore my sight
I'll linger as long as it takes
I will wait with all of my might
I'm crying out, speak to me
I'm longing to hear Your voice in the night
Calling out, meet with me
You're all I desire for, Your love is better than life
And all I need is here in Your presence
Here in Your word, speak to me, to me
Lend Your ear to my cry
I need You, I need You
You alone, You satisfy, come meet me
You alone complete me
The song "Speak" by Lindsay McCaul is about the experience of feeling lost, alone, and desperate for God's presence and guidance. The first verse speaks to the heartache that the singer has experienced in the past, and how the current sadness is even more intense. The second verse details the singer's waiting for help that doesn't seem to come, but how that doesn't deter her desperation for God's presence. In the chorus, the singer cries out to God to speak to her and reveal himself to her. She believes that God's love is better than life itself, and that his voice is the only one that can bring her comfort in the darkness.
The bridge of the song shifts the focus from the singer's desperation to the hope that she has in God's presence. The singer recognizes that everything she needs is present in the presence of God, through his word and his direct communication with her.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal human experience of feeling lost and alone in the world, but finding hope and comfort in a belief in God's constant presence and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been through the valley of the shadow of death
I have experienced great suffering and fear.
And I've lived in the land of despair
I have been in a place of hopelessness.
But here in the silence, alone and afraid
In this moment of quietness, by myself and filled with fear.
Is a sadness I could not compare
This sadness is unlike any other I have felt before.
So visit me here in the dark
Please come be with me in this difficult time.
Let me know Your light
Show me Your divine presence and comfort.
I'll linger as long as it takes
I am willing to wait for as long as necessary.
I will wait with all of my might
I will wait with all my strength and determination.
I'm crying out, speak to me
I am pleading for You to communicate with me.
I'm longing to hear Your voice in the night
I yearn to hear Your voice and be comforted.
Calling out, come meet with me
Inviting You to be with me and offer Your presence.
You're all I desire, for Your love is better than life
I want only You because Your love is more fulfilling than anything else.
I waited at twilight for signs of relief
I hoped for a sense of hope to arrive at day's end.
From an ache that arrested the day
From an enormous pain that prevented any productivity throughout the day.
But now sunset is gone and I'm still here alone
But now night has come without relief, and I am still alone.
Yet in fierce desperation I'll stay
Even though I am extremely desperate for relief, I will remain steadfast.
So visit me here in the shadows
Please come be with me even in the darkest of circumstances.
Restore my sight
Bring clarity and give me a new perspective.
And all I need is here in Your presence
Everything I need can be found in You.
Here in Your word, speak to me, to me
Through Your scripture, please communicate with me.
Lend Your ear to my cry
Please listen to my desperate plea for help.
You alone, You satisfy, come meet me
Only You will satisfy and fulfill me, so come be with me.
You alone complete me
Only You can fully make me whole.
Writer(s): Lindsey Mccaul Copyright: Sony/ATV Timber Publishing, West Main Music
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.