He has since launched another album, Beautiful News, and continues to write many more popular songs such as You Never Let Go and Shine.
Songfacts states that Redman's eighth album 10,000 Reasons, was co-written with several of his friends. He then recorded the songs live in Atlanta, leading worship for over 1,000 worship leaders during LIFT: A Worship Leader Collective, put on by Passion City Church and sixstepsrecords on February 18 and 19, 2011. It sold nearly 7,000 units its first week in the US, almost doubling Redman's previous album release We Shall Not Be Shaken. The LP entered the Billboard 200 at #66, his biggest debut to date.
Fires
Matt Redman Lyrics
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You will keep the fires burning
You will keep the fires burning
You will keep the fires burning
We're standing in the desert
Of dry bones
But still we see Your life
But holding onto light
And we're waiting
Waiting on You God
And our hearts will trust
Trust in who You are
God, who keeps our fires burning
Burning through the darkest night
See the hope in our hearts
The faith in our eyes
You can move the highest mountain
You can keep our dreams alive
You're the joy of our hearts
And You're the fire in our eyes
We're standing in the desert
Of dry bones
But still we see Your life
Walking through the valley of shadows
But holding onto light
And we're waiting
Waiting on You God
And our hearts will trust
Trust in who You are
God, who keeps our fires burning
Burning through the darkest night
See the hope in our hearts
The faith in our eyes
You can move the highest mountain
You can keep our dreams alive
You're the joy of our hearts
And You're the fire in our eyes
Light up our lives with Holy flame
All for the honor of Your name
Give us the strength to face the day
Light up our lives with Holy flame
All for the honor of Your name
Give us the strength to face the day
You're the fire in our eyes
God, who keeps our fires burning
Burning through the darkest night
See the hope in our hearts
The faith in our eyes
You can move the highest mountain
You can keep our dreams alive
You're the joy of our hearts
And You're the fire in our eyes
You're the fire in our eyes
You're the fire in our eyes
You light up our lives
You're the fire in our eyes
You will keep the fires burning
You will keep the fires burning burning
You will keep the fires burning
You will keep the fires burning burning
The song Fires by Matt Redman is a worship song that illustrates the faith and trust the singer has in God to keep the fire within their heart burning. The fire represents the hope and passion that the singer carries within them, and through their faith in God, they know that God will keep the flame burning through the darkest of nights. The opening words, “You will keep the fires burning” are a declaration of trust in God, that He will always keep the fire within his followers alive.
The singer believes that even when they feel like they are standing in a desert of dry bones, where there seems to be no life, and they are walking through the valley of shadows, there is still hope because of God's presence. The faith in God's promises fuels the fire within them and enables them to stand firm even when circumstances seem to be hopeless or dire. Through their perseverance, they wait, "Waiting on You God, and our hearts will trust, Trust in who You are."
The chorus declares that God is the one who keeps the fire burning and who brings hope to their hearts. Through His power, He can move mountains and give life to their dreams. He is the joy of their hearts and the fire in their eyes, and they trust that He will lead and guide them. The song ends with a promise that God will always be the one to "keep the fires burning."
Line by Line Meaning
You will keep the fires burning
God will sustain and maintain our faith and hope, and continue to guide and protect us.
We're standing in the desert
We feel lost and hopeless, surrounded by despair and sadness.
Of dry bones
This symbolizes the state of spiritual emptiness and hopelessness we face.
But still we see Your life
Despite our struggles, we recognize and acknowledge that God is still present and active in our lives.
Walking through the valley of shadows
We are going through a difficult and challenging phase where we feel vulnerable and uncertain.
But holding onto light
We are holding onto our faith and hope, which gives us strength and direction.
And we're waiting
We are waiting on God for guidance and direction in our lives.
Waiting on You God
God is the only source of guidance and direction that we trust and have faith in.
And our hearts will trust
We have faith and trust in God's ability to guide us through our struggles.
Trust in who You are
We rely on our faith in God's divine nature and ability to guide and protect us.
God, who keeps our fires burning
God is the source of our faith and the one who sustains and strengthens it.
Burning through the darkest night
Our faith can be a light that guides us through the darkest and most difficult times.
See the hope in our hearts
Our faith gives us hope for a better future and a brighter tomorrow.
The faith in our eyes
We have faith in God's ability to guide us and light our path.
You can move the highest mountain
God has the power and ability to overcome any obstacle or challenge that we face.
You can keep our dreams alive
God can help us achieve our goals and aspirations, and sustain our hope for a better future.
You're the joy of our hearts
God brings us happiness and fulfillment, and gives us a sense of purpose and meaning.
And You're the fire in our eyes
God gives us strength, motivation, and direction, and fills our hearts with passion and desire.
Light up our lives with Holy flame
We ask God to fill our lives with His divine presence and guide us with His wisdom and power.
All for the honor of Your name
We seek to honor and glorify God with our lives by living according to His will and purpose.
Give us the strength to face the day
We ask God for the mental, emotional, and physical strength to overcome the challenges we face each day.
You light up our lives
God illuminates our path and gives us direction and guidance.
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