Hi
O.S.L Lyrics

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Why should I feel discouraged?
And why should the shadows come?
Why should my heart be lonely
And long for Heaven and home?

When Jesus is my captain
My constant friend is He
His eye is on the sparrow

And I know He watches me
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me

I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I'm free
Oh, His eye is on the sparrow

And I know He watches me
He watches me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to O.S.L's song "Hi" are actually taken from a well-known Christian hymn called "His Eye Is On The Sparrow," which was written in 1905 by Civilla D. Martin and Charles H. Gabriel. The song's lyrics focus on the idea that no matter what struggles or hardships we may face in life, we can take comfort in the fact that God is always watching over us and will never leave our side. In the first verse, the singer questions why they should feel discouraged or lonely when Jesus is their constant companion and friend. They then reflect on the fact that God watches over even the smallest creatures, such as the sparrow, and therefore must also be watching over them.

The chorus of the song is a joyful celebration of this idea, with the singer singing because they are happy and free, knowing that God is always watching over them. The repetition of the phrase "His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me" reinforces the message of the song and creates a memorable and uplifting refrain that listeners can sing along to.

Line by Line Meaning

Why should I feel discouraged?
Why should I allow myself to feel hopeless and defeated?

And why should the shadows come?
Why do I let darkness and negativity surround me?

Why should my heart be lonely
Why should I let loneliness control my heart and thoughts?

And long for Heaven and home?
And desire to escape this world and find peace?

When Jesus is my captain
Because my faith in Jesus guides me,

My constant friend is He
And he is always there for me as a faithful friend,

His eye is on the sparrow
In the same way that he cares for and watches over even the smallest bird,

And I know He watches me
I know that he is always watching over and protecting me.

I sing because I'm happy
I am joyful because of my faith in Jesus,

I sing because I'm free
And because Jesus has set me free from sin and worry.

Oh, His eye is on the sparrow
And I can take comfort in knowing that he cares for even the smallest things,

And I know He watches me
And that he is always watching over and guiding me.

He watches me
He is always watching over and protecting me.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: CHARLES GABRIEL, C.D. MARTIN

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