When You Come Down
Mainstay Lyrics
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Coming soon, breaking through all this pain
Falling down, calling out, Your love surrounding me
For You I wait, in You I wait
I will look to the day when You're coming again
To heal the hearts of men when You come down
Let us look to the sky with redemption in our eyes
Broken hearts will finally see the light of the world
Every tear wiped away through our eyes
Every sin that held us down, they all will disappear
And so I wait, for You I wait
I will look to the day when You're coming again
To heal the hearts of men when You come down
Let us look to the sky with redemption in our eyes
Watch the world come alive when You come down
When You come
All of me longs for You, light of the world
I will look to the day when You're coming again
To heal the hearts of men when You come down
Let us look to the sky with redemption in our eyes
Watch the world come alive when You come down
When You come down, when You come down
The lyrics of “When You Come Down” by Mainstay express a deep longing for the return of Christ. The song speaks about how the world is full of pain and brokenness but that when Christ comes back, He will bring healing and redemption. The first verse describes the longing for Christ’s presence to break through all the pain in the world. The second verse speaks about how broken hearts will finally see the light of the world and every sin that held us down will disappear. The chorus repeats the line "I will look to the day when You're coming again" as a reminder of the hope that awaits us.
The bridge of the song urges listeners to look to the sky with redemption in our eyes and watch the world come alive when Christ comes back. The song finishes with the sentiment that all of “me” (all of us) longs for the light of the world.
Overall, the lyrics convey hope and longing for the return of Christ in a world that is full of pain and brokenness. The song reminds us to focus on the hope that we have in Christ, and to anticipate the day when He will return and bring healing and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
All of me longs for You, light of the world
My entire being desires to be in your presence, the illuminating figure of the world
Coming soon, breaking through all this pain
You will arrive imminently, shattering all the anguish we experience
Falling down, calling out, Your love surrounding me
As I stumble and cry for help, I feel enveloped by your affection
For You I wait, in You I wait
I patiently anticipate your return, relying solely on your support
I will look to the day when You're coming again
I will fixate on the moment when you return
To heal the hearts of men when You come down
Your arrival will mend the emotional wounds of humanity
Let us look to the sky with redemption in our eyes
We should gaze at the heavens with hope for salvation
Watch the world come alive when You come
As you arrive, the world will seem animated and vibrant
Broken hearts will finally see the light of the world
The despondent will finally perceive the brilliance of your existence
Every tear wiped away through our eyes
All of our sorrows shall vanish as we watch your return
Every sin that held us down, they all will disappear
All our transgressions that left us feeling guilty will disappear
And so I wait, for You I wait
I am eagerly anticipating your arrival, fully dependent on your guidance
When You come down, when You come down
Upon your descent, the world we reside in will be revitalized
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