He has had several Christian radio hits such as "Your Grace is Enough", from his album "Empty & Beautiful," as well as the title track from his album "Alive Again". His songs "Love Has Come" and "Just Like You" were recorded by Kathy Troccoli for her album The Heart of Me and "Your Grace is Enough" was recorded by Chris Tomlin for his album Arriving.
While with Essential Records, he released Alive Again (2009), The Love in Between (2011), All the People Said Amen (2013) and Saint and Sinners (2015). His most recent single, "Because He Lives (Amen)" was inspired by Bill Gaither's hymn "Because He Lives".
Discography:
The End and the Beginning (2001) featuring Love Has Come, Just Like You, Lamb of God, and The End and the Beginning.
Welcome to Life (2003) featuring Welcome to Life, Your Grace is Enough, 40 Days, and I Love You Lord
Overflow (2006) featuring Resurrection Day, For Your Glory, Canticle of Zechariah, and Everything You've Done
Empty and Beautiful (2008) featuring Your Grace is Enough, Look Like a Fool, Lay it Down, and Empty and Beautiful
Alive Again (2009) featuring Alive Again, Letting Go, and Christ is Risen
The Love in Between (2011) featuring Turn Around, Heaven Help me, and On My Way
All the People Said Amen (2013) featuring All the People Said Amen, Lord I Need You, and Hold Us Together
Saints and Sinners (2015) featuring Because He Lives (Amen), Sons and Daughters and Deliverer
Garden
Matt Maher Lyrics
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You come and meet me
All the blue fades away
The stars are winking
Your love's so strong
I can't recall
What was this thing
And You walk with me
You never leave
You're making my heart a garden
Oh, why would I hide
Away from Your face
When the light of Your love
Illuminates?
Your hand in mine
A steady line
Drawn on my heart
And deep in my mind
And You walk with me
You never leave
You're making my heart a garden
All the broken are mending
The mournful rejoicing
Seeing through tears
Of peace overflowing
And You walk with me
You never leave
You're making my heart a garden
Yeah, You walk with me
You never leave
You're making our world a garden
Matt Maher's song "Garden" is an uplifting and inspiring song about God's love and presence in our lives. The song begins with the singer welcoming God's presence in his/her life and how all the stresses fade away. The lyrics in the first verse, "In the cool of the day, You come and meet me, all the blue fades away, the stars are winking," metaphorically describe the peacefulness and serenity that comes with being close to God.
The following verses emphasize how strong God's love and how it can conquer everything in our lives. The lyrics "Your love's so strong, I can't recall, what was this thing, they called the fall?" speak about how God's love is so powerful that it can make us forget our sins and transgressions. The chorus "You're making my heart a garden" symbolizes how God cultivates our lives with His love by planting the seeds of joy, hope, and peace.
The final verse speaks about how God's love can heal the broken and bring joy to the mournful. This verse tells us that God's love is always around us, and He will never leave us alone. The song ends with the chorus "You're making our world a garden," signifying that this love is not just for the individual but for the entire world.
Line by Line Meaning
In the cool of the day
When everything is calm and peaceful
You come and meet me
God is always there for the singer
All the blue fades away
All of the sadness disappears
The stars are winking
The world is alive with joy and wonder
Your love's so strong
God's love is powerful
I can't recall
The singer forgets about the concept of sin and temptation
What was this thing
The singer forgets about his past mistakes
They called the fall?
The concept of sin and temptation
And You walk with me
God is always by the singer's side
You never leave
God is always there for the singer, no matter what
You're making my heart a garden
God is inspiring the singer to live his life with love and goodness
Oh, why would I hide
There's no reason for the singer to hide from God's love
Away from Your face
There's no reason for the singer to turn away from God
When the light of Your love
God's love is like a bright light that illuminates everything
Illuminates?
Shining a light on everything
Your hand in mine
God is always holding the singer's hand
A steady line
God's love is a constant presence
Drawn on my heart
The singer feels God's love deep within his heart
And deep in my mind
The singer is always thinking of God's love
All the broken are mending
God's love can heal even the most broken of people
The mournful rejoicing
Even those who have suffered can find joy in God's love
Seeing through tears
Even in the midst of sadness, God's love shines through
Of peace overflowing
God's love brings a sense of peace to everyone
You're making our world a garden
God is inspiring people all over the world to live with love and kindness
Yeah, You walk with me
God's love is always present in the singer's life
You're making my heart a garden
God is inspiring the singer to live a life full of beauty and growth
You're making our world a garden
God is inspiring people all over the world to make the world a more beautiful and peaceful place
Contributed by Jordyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.