Whole World
Petra Lyrics


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Hearts are falling left and right
Children fear this planet's plight
Fatalistic fears abound
And take their toll without a sound
But through the vague uncertainty comes a bold assurity
This world is under sovereignty divinely ordered destiny
He holds this world together with the Word of His power
Safe within His hands 'til its own appointed hour

[Chorus]
He's still got the whole world in His hands tonight
And only He knows where the sparrow lands tonight
And nothing in this world can stop His plans tonight
'Cause He's still got the whole world in His hands
In His hands tonight

Humanistic lies lament
The holocaust is imminent
Doomsday prophets in the news
Predicting who will light the fuse
The fate of His creation isn't subject to a man
The final consummation is according to His plan





He's still got you He's still got me in His hands tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Petra's song "Whole World" speak to the fear and uncertainty that many people feel about the state of our planet. The first verse describes "fatalistic fears" that "take their toll without a sound," suggesting that many people are silently struggling with anxiety about the future. However, the song also offers hope in the form of "bold assurity" that the world is under "sovereignty divinely ordered destiny." This suggests that, despite the current state of the world, there is a higher power at work and an ultimate plan.


The chorus reiterates this theme, stating that "He's still got the whole world in His hands tonight" and that "nothing in this world can stop His plans tonight." This offers comfort to those who may feel powerless in the face of global issues. The second verse touches on the idea of humanistic lies and doomsday prophecies, but again emphasizes that the fate of creation is not subject to man; rather, it is "according to His plan." The final line, "He's still got you He's still got me in His hands tonight," speaks to the individual level and suggests that we are all under the care of a higher power.


Overall, the lyrics to "Whole World" offer a message of faith and hope in the face of global uncertainty. They remind listeners that, no matter what happens, there is a plan in place and a higher power at work.


Line by Line Meaning

Hearts are falling left and right
People are losing hope and suffering from emotional distress all around us


Children fear this planet's plight
Even children are feeling scared and uncertain about the future of our planet


Fatalistic fears abound
Pessimistic and hopeless thinking is widespread


And take their toll without a sound
These fears and anxieties are silently and gradually wearing people down


But through the vague uncertainty comes a bold assurity
Despite all the confusion and vagueness, there is a strong and unwavering confidence that emerges


This world is under sovereignty divinely ordered destiny
The world is under the divine order and control of a higher power


He holds this world together with the Word of His power
The world is sustained by the power of the divine word


Safe within His hands 'til its own appointed hour
The world is secure and protected by the divine hands until its destined time


He's still got the whole world in His hands tonight
Despite all the chaos and confusion, the world is still under the divine hands and control


And only He knows where the sparrow lands tonight
Only the divine knows the fate and destiny of every living creature


And nothing in this world can stop His plans tonight
There is no power or force in the world that can interfere with the divine plans and purposes


'Cause He's still got the whole world in His hands
The world is still in the divine control and care


Humanistic lies lament
False and misguided human-centered ideologies bemoan


The holocaust is imminent
There is a sense of impending disaster and catastrophe


Doomsday prophets in the news
News outlets and media are buzzing with predictions of gloom and doom


Predicting who will light the fuse
Trying to identify a person or group to blame for the looming disaster


The fate of His creation isn't subject to a man
The destiny and fate of the world is not determined by human actions or decisions alone


The final consummation is according to His plan
The ultimate completion and fulfillment of the world is according to the divine plan


He's still got you He's still got me in His hands tonight
Individuals are also under the care and protection of the divine hands




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BOB HARTMAN

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Flavio Renan

Banda: PETRA


Origem: FORT WAYNE (Indiana/Estados Unidos)


Álbum: BACK TO THE STREET (DE VOLTA PARA RUA)


Lançamento: 01/09/1986


Produção: DINO ELEFANTE/JOHN ELEFANTE


Composição: BOB HARTMAN


Gravadora: STAR SONG





Vocal: JOHN SCHLITT


Guitarra: BOB HARTMAN


Baixo: MARK KELLY


Teclado: JOHN LAWRY


Bateria: LOUIE WEAVER




MUNDO TODO

Corações estão caindo para a esquerda e para a direita
Crianças temem a situação deste planeta
Medos fatais são abundantes
E tome seu pedágio sem um som

Mas através da incerteza vaga vem uma garantia ousada
Este mundo está sob soberania
O destino divinamente ordenado
Ele segura este mundo junto com o poder da sua palavra
Seguro dentro de suas mãos
Até sua própria hora marcada

Ele ainda tem o mundo todo em suas mãos esta noite
E só ele sabe onde o pardal pousa esta noite
E nada neste mundo pode parar seus planos esta noite
Porque ele ainda tem o mundo inteiro nas mãos dele
Em suas mãos esta noite

Humanos lamentando as mentiras
O holocausto é iminente
Profetas do dia do juízo final nos noticiários
Prevendo quem vai acender o fusível
O destino de sua criação não está sujeito a um homem
A consumação final está de acordo com o seu plano

Eles ainda tem vocês
Eles ainda nos tem em suas mãos esta noite



All comments from YouTube:

Security Officer Jeff

The world needs to hear this now during this Coronavirus insanity.

Raul Crew

@Skyler Axl Definitely, have been watching on kaldroStream for years myself :)

Skyler Axl

A trick : watch movies at KaldroStream. I've been using them for watching all kinds of movies these days.

Patrick Desjardins

Just had a COVID-19 positive result, as my body was getting more weak, I bent down, give glory to God, prayed and I was led to this song. He’s got the whole world in this hands, He’s got me. Cried to this song and clip, in fear I felt so alone, I could see myself in this man in the video. This song gave me hope. I feel safe in His hands, loved, He gave me peace. Let’s pray for the one who don’t know the truth, I canot imagine living those times of uncertainty without my Lord and savior.

Sawyer H

True, he does, but imagine living through a real nightmare like ISIS in Syria and Iraq, Covid is nothing compared to that. Faith is becoming quite decisive and divisive, pick a side!

Anthony Eldridge

My thoughts exactly!

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axel_ ledesma

petra¡¡¡ lo escuche por primera vez hace 26 años¡¡ cuando recien comenzaba a caminar en el señor¡¡ los amo¡¡¡ gloria a Dios por la bendicion de musica que hacen¡¡¡

J H

This is the first Petra song I'd ever heard, still comes back to me and is the BEST song I've ever heard. This is such an ETERNAL message, that's what makes it good. Plus the keyboard playing and John's voice with the group voice in the background. Notice that Louie Weaver always wears a Mickey Mouse t-shirt...just didn't see it in this vid...does anyone notice the guy in the white cape in background at 1:00?

Angelo Rizzuto

love the keyboards on this song.John Lawry in my opinion is one of the best and the most creative keyboard player on this planet.

Paul Allen

You guys are funny!

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