You Are Mine
Lydia Laird Lyrics
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Flood me all around
the world, it tries to weigh my heart
The world just tears me down
And though I try to just ignore
And turn the other way
These lies were meant to make their mark
These scars, they wanna stay
-CHORUS-
Look up weary soul
You are so much more
Meant to be My bride
Blameless by My side
Darkness fears your light
Darkness can't define
You are mine
I am just a stranger here
And I am not alone
With each step and every tear
I'm just tryin' to get home
So I'll walk this narrow path
No need to be afraid
If I stumble, if I fall
I just cry out Your name
And You say...
-CHORUS-
Restless tears may fall
And burdened shoulders quake
Foolish fears may call
And longing heart may ache
Love still sings His song
Piercing through the noise
It won't be much longer now
Can't you hear His voice
-CHORUS-
The lyrics of Lydia Laird's song "You Are Mine" express the feelings of hurt and emptiness that the world often brings. The world tries to weigh down the singer's heart, and its lies aim to leave a mark full of scars that never heal. Even though the singer tries to ignore them, the lies keep dragging them down, and the scars want to remain forever. Regardless of all this, the chorus reminds the singer that they are not alone and that they are more than what they have been made to believe. They are meant to be God's bride and stand blameless by His side. The darkness will fear their light, and it cannot define them because they belong to God.
The singer feels like a stranger in this world, and they are trying to find their way back home. Each step and every tear make them closer to this ultimate goal. They do not need to be afraid of walking the narrow path because, even if they stumble or fall, all they need to do is cry out the name of God. The chorus reminds them that they are not alone, and they are God's bride.
Line by Line Meaning
Words of hurt and emptiness
I feel surrounded by negative and empty feelings.
Flood me all around
These feelings are overwhelming and all-encompassing.
the world, it tries to weigh my heart
The difficulties of life are dragging me down emotionally.
The world just tears me down
The world is constantly breaking me.
And though I try to just ignore
I attempt to pretend these struggles don't exist.
And turn the other way
I try to avoid these challenges instead of facing them directly.
These lies were meant to make their mark
The negativity and criticism are intended to make a lasting impact on me.
These scars, they wanna stay
The emotional pain I'm experiencing feels like it will never go away.
Still You say...
Despite all of this, there is a message of hope.
Look up weary soul
Even if I'm tired and weary, there is still something to look forward to.
You are so much more
I am capable of so much more than I realize.
Meant to be My bride
There is a higher purpose for my life and a divine connection to something greater.
Blameless by My side
Through this connection, I can be free from guilt and shame.
Darkness fears your light
My goodness and positivity have the power to overcome darkness.
Darkness can't define
No matter how much negativity there is, it can never fully define me.
You are mine
No matter what happens, I am loved and valued by a higher power.
I am just a stranger here
Life can feel foreign and uncomfortable at times.
And I am not alone
But there is a sense of belonging through spiritual connection.
With each step and every tear
I am learning, growing and being transformed by both the good and the bad times.
I'm just tryin' to get home
Ultimately, the goal is to find a sense of peace and home within myself.
So I'll walk this narrow path
Even though it's challenging, I will continue moving forward in the right direction.
No need to be afraid
There is nothing to fear because I am being guided and protected.
If I stumble, if I fall
If I make mistakes or face setbacks, there will still be love and support.
I just cry out Your name
In moments of struggle, there is help available through spiritual faith.
Restless tears may fall
There will still be moments of sadness and hardship.
And burdened shoulders quake
I may still feel weighed down by the difficulties of life.
Foolish fears may call
There will be worries and fears that don't have rational explanations.
And longing heart may ache
My heart may feel longing for something beyond what's currently present in my life.
Love still sings His song
Despite all of this, there is still love and goodness in the world.
Piercing through the noise
This love can cut through the negative and difficult parts of life.
It won't be much longer now
In the grand scheme of things, the struggles of life will eventually come to an end.
Can't you hear His voice
The voice of love and guidance is always present, even if it's hard to hear at times.
Writer(s): Lydia Faith Laird
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