How Can I Keep From Singing
Lydia Stanley Lyrics
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Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring
And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing
I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives
And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give
I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne
Lydia Stanley's "How Can I Keep from Singing" is a song about faith and the comfort and inspiration it provides. The opening lines, "There is an endless song/Echoes in my soul/I hear the music ring," convey a sense of peace and joy that comes from a deep spiritual faith. The song acknowledges the struggles and hardships of life ("And though the storms may come"), but emphasizes the importance of staying connected to one's faith ("To the rock I cling"). This message is reinforced in the chorus when Stanley asks, "How can I keep from singing Your praise?/How can I ever say enough?/How amazing is Your love/How can I keep from shouting Your name?"
The second verse continues the theme of faith as a source of strength, with lyrics like "I will lift my eyes/In the darkest night" and "Knowing You'll see me through/And sing the songs You give." The song also acknowledges that life is full of ups and downs, but suggests that faith gives us the strength to keep singing, no matter what: "I can sing in the troubled times/Sing when I win/I can sing when I lose my step/And fall down again."
Line by Line Meaning
There is an endless song
The music that resonates in my soul never stops
Echoes in my soul
This music reverberates deep inside of me
I hear the music ring
The melody resounds in my heart
And though the storms may come
Even if troubles come my way
I am holding on
I am grasping firmly to my faith
To the rock I cling
And I trust in God to guide me through
How can I keep from singing Your praise
I am compelled to sing Your praises
How can I ever say enough
I can never truly express how great You are
How amazing is Your love
Your love for us is truly remarkable
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I cannot contain my excitement in proclaiming Your name
I know I am loved by the King
I am aware that I am loved by the ruler of Heaven
And it makes my heart want to sing
This fills me with the desire to praise Him
I will lift my eyes
Even in moments of darkness
In the darkest night
When times are at their bleakest
For I know my Savior lives
I find comfort in knowing my savior still exists
And I will walk with You
I will follow You all the way
Knowing You'll see me through
Because I am confident you'll guide me through anything
And sing the songs You give
I will sing the praises that You inspire in me
I can sing in the troubled times
Even if I'm facing hardships, I will sing
Sing when I win
And celebrate my victories with a song
I can sing when I lose my step
Even if I stumble or fall
And fall down again
And make more mistakes
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
I am inspired to praise You because You lift me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I know I can always find You present in my life
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
I sing because I am aware that You listen to my prayers, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
And I reach out to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Even if it's the last thing I do
Sing for I know
I am certain
That I'll sing with the angels
That I'll sing among the angels
And the saints around the throne
And with the saints gathered around the throne
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