Nichole Nordeman was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she played the piano in church. She got her start when she entered a Gospel Music Association (GMA) contest in Los Angeles, California and was noticed by a music producer. She has won multiple GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year. Her best-known songs include "Why," "This Mystery," "Holy", "Legacy," "Brave," and "What If." She also sang a song on the soundtrack Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia, called "I Will Believe"
Holy
Nichole Nordeman Lyrics
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Before I walked down one that led me to you?
And how many dreams did unravel
Before I believed in a hope that was true?
How long? how far?
What was meant to fulfill only emptied me still
And all you ever wanted
On my knees
Singing holy,holy
And somehow
All that matters now is
You are holy,holy
How many deaths did I die
Before I was awakened to new life again?
How many half truths did I bear witness to
Til the proof was disproved in the end?
How long? how far?
What was meant to illuminate only shadowed me still
And all you ever wanted
Only me
On my knees
Singing holy,holy
And somehow
All that matters now is
You are holy,holy
And all I have is gratitude to offer you
And somehow
All that matters now is
You are holy,holy
Only me
On my knees
Singing holy,holy
And somehow
All that matters now is
You are holy,holy
You are holy
Holy
In Nichole Nordeman's song "Holy," she explores the journey of a person who has been seeking something in their life that they can't seem to find until they find the truth. The first verse talks about the various paths that this person has walked in order to find their true purpose in life. They've been lost, searching for something that will fill the emptiness inside, and nothing seems to satisfy them. However, they finally find their way to God and realize that only He can truly fulfill them.
The second verse touches on the idea of rebirth or being born again. The person has faced many hardships and half-truths along the way, but they find a renewed sense of purpose in their relationship with God. They've died to their old selves and awaken to a new life. The lyrics emphasize the struggle that comes with finding truth and the difficulty of discerning between what is genuine and what is not.
In the chorus, the person realizes that all that matters to them now is God. They worship Him with their whole being, acknowledging His holiness and sovereignty. The bridge expresses the gratitude that the person has for God, recognizing that He is the only one who can fill the void they once felt.
Overall, "Holy" is a powerful and introspective song that reflects on the journey of finding truth and purpose in life through faith in God.
Line by Line Meaning
How many roads did I travel
Reflecting on the many paths taken before finally finding the one that led to you
Before I walked down one that led me to you?
Contemplating the journey that led to finding true love
And how many dreams did unravel
Recalling the multitude of aspirations that didn't come to fruition
Before I believed in a hope that was true?
Finding hope in something that was genuine, in contrast to previous disappointments
How long? how far?
Questioning the amount of time and distance traveled to this point in life
What was meant to fulfill only emptied me still
Realizing that past attempts at fulfillment led to emptiness instead
And all you ever wanted
Understanding that the one true love only desires his presence
Only me
Acknowledging that his mere existence is enough to please his love
On my knees
Showing deep respect and worship to his treasured love
Singing holy,holy
Praising the sacredness and divinity of his love
And somehow
In a miraculous way, despite past failures, he found true love
All that matters now is
In this moment, the only thing that is important is the love he found
You are holy,holy
Underscoring the truth that his love is sacred and special
How many deaths did I die
Reflecting on the many times he failed or metaphorically died before being resurrected
Before I was awakened to new life again?
Realizing that by finding true love, he has been reborn
How many half truths did I bear witness to
Recalling the many lies he has been exposed to before discovering the truth of love
Til the proof was disproved in the end?
Discovering that what he thought was true love was fake made him question everything he knew and believed in
What was meant to illuminate only shadowed me still
The things he thought would make him shine brighter instead lead to a duller existence
And all I have is gratitude to offer you
Feeling only gratefulness and thankfulness for his lover
You are holy
Concluding with the beautiful and simple truth that his love is holy and sacred
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Nichole Nordeman, Mark Ford Hammond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kimanderson8556
I remember hearing this song on my Christian station about 15 years ago and I absolutely FELL I LOVE WITH IT!! This is such a GREAT tune. Especially in these difficult times. It just brings back SOOOO many great memories. I usually listen to my station at bedtime so whenever I heard this song...it would help me get a BETTER night's sleep. We can DEFINITELY use music like this to inspire our souls and think happy thoughts.
@leonardoangelo7129
Same here! Christian radio was so good back then.
@leonardoangelo7129
Same here! Christian radio was so good back then.
@MattKrob-dr3it
😊😊😊
@mackenziedonahue6165
Early 2000s Christian music is unrivaled
@oworirogers9974
Hits like these were the ones that helped me keep my faith in my High School life, to this point, I sit down and listen to them as they Minister grace to me.
Thanks a lot Nicole, you are indeed a blessed to be a blessing to us, esp me
@calebcarr7808
The lyric “somehow all that matters now is you are holy” randomly popped back in my mind today. I couldn’t remember the name of the song but I typed out the lyrics I remembered and here I am. It’s been years since I listened to this. ❤
@kenstovall4386
This song saved my life, thank you
@MissMermaid555
How many deaths did I die before I was awakened to new life, again? ❤🙌 YOU ARE HOLY!!
@moriahs7235
This song helps me see Jesus so clearly and how much He loves us how He has been with us every moment of our lives and how He so desperately wants us to have a relationship with Him. A close relationship with Jesus gives us the ability to love at times when it would seem impossible this then shines His light and in turn many souls are brought to Him. All the glory goes to our loving Lord and Savior!