Meredith grew up in Wilson, NC, where she started singing when she was six years old. Though she was born as an only child, her parents served as foster parents to many children while she was growing up, three of whom later were adopted by her parents. She has wonderful talent.
Lift Up Your Head
Meredith Andrews Lyrics
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Lift up your eyes
Let us soar as the one draw near
To the one who meets us here
Let us all fall down
Before the god who rescues us in
Lift up your eyes to the one who doesn't change
Lift up your hands, their broken he will mend
Lift up your head
Let us all fix our gaze on the offer of our faith
From what else we turn away
For the joy, that conquers shame
Lift up your head and throw off every chain
Lift up your eyes to the one who doesn't change
Lift up your hands, their broken he will mend
Lift up your head
He is lover
He is redeemer
He is father
He is friend
He is our shelter
He is our healer
He is the lifter of our heads
He is lover
He is redeemer
He is father
He is friend
He is our shelter
He is our healer
He is the lifter of our heads
Lift up your head
Lift up your eyes.
Lift up your head and throw off every chain
Lift up your eyes to the one who doesn't change
Lift up your hands, their broken he will mend
So lift up your head
In the first verse of "Lift Up Your Head," the lyrics are an instruction to the listener, inviting them to lift their head and eyes to the heavens. The invitation is accompanied by a desire to soar in unity with others, and the destination is the one who meets us here. The chorus continues the directive to lift one's head and eyes, as the lyrics describe the profound benefits of throwing off the chains that bind and lifting up broken hands to be mended. The second verse, describes the joy that comes with focusing on faith in God, turning from all else, and fixing our gaze on that offer.
The chorus repeats once more, but the third part of "Lift Up Your Head" focuses solely on the attributes of God, listing off some of the ways He is described and understood- as lover, father, redeemer, friend, shelter, healer, and the lifter of our heads. The lyrics, with their repetition and simple language, are a call to fix our eyes, hearts, and minds on God, even in the hardest times.
Line by Line Meaning
Lift up you head
Direct your attention upwards and towards that which is uplifting
Lift up your eyes
Elevate your focus and perspective higher than what is immediately in front of you
Let us soar as the one draw near
As we draw nearer to God, let us ascend to new heights and gain new strength
To the one who meets us here
Let us recognize and acknowledge the presence of God among us
Let us all fall down
Show respect and reverence to God's power and majesty
Before the god who rescues us in
Praise and worship the one who has saved us from harm or danger
Lift up your head and throw off every chain
Look up and cast aside all that is weighing you down or holding you back
Lift up your eyes to the one who doesn't change
Look upwards to the always constant and reliable God
Lift up your hands, their broken he will mend
Raise up your hands, and let God heal you from any hurt or harm
Let us all fix our gaze on the offer of our faith
Look with intent and focus on the promises of God's faithfulness
From what else we turn away
Let go of all other distractions and obstacles chipping away your attention to God
For the joy, that conquers shame
Let us hold onto God's promises that bring us freedom from all past mistakes or embarrassments
He is lover
God loves us intimately and unconditionally
He is redeemer
God is the one who redeems us after we have strayed
He is father
God is our heavenly father who provides for and protects us
He is friend
God is the one who stands by us no matter what
He is our shelter
God provides us with a place of refuge and protection
He is our healer
God has the power to bring healing to our physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds
He is the lifter of our heads
God is the one who lifts our spirits and gives us hope through difficult times
Lift up your head
Look up and lift your spirits
Lift up your eyes.
Raise your gaze higher
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JASON DAVID INGRAM, MEREDITH ANDREWS
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