Calvary
Planetshakers Lyrics


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I will lift my eyes to You
Where my help comes from
Lord I find my rest in You
Keeper of my soul

You gave it all for me
Maker of Heaven
You paid the price
So I could be with You

Jesus, I remember the cross
Where You hung upon that tree
You won the ultimate victory
Jesus, I remember Calvary





You reign
You reign over the earth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Planetshakers' song Calvary express a deep reverence and gratitude towards Jesus for his sacrifice on the cross. The singer declares that they will lift their eyes to Jesus, the source of their help and the keeper of their soul, and find their rest in him. The lyrics then focus on the ultimate act of love that Jesus showed by giving his life for humanity. The song mentions that he paid the price so that all of us could be with him.


The middle section of the song highlights the significance of the cross, where Jesus hung on the tree. It is a reminder of the ultimate victory that Jesus won through his sacrifice, which is central to Christianity. Through the power of his sacrifice, he saves us and opens the way for us to have a personal relationship with him. The lyrics end by proclaiming Jesus as the ultimate ruler, reigning over the earth.


In conclusion, the song Calvary by Planetshakers offers a powerful message of hope, gratitude, and reverence towards Jesus for his sacrifice on the cross. The lyrics provide a reminder of the love he showed and the victory he won for us through his death and resurrection.


Line by Line Meaning

I will lift my eyes to You
I will look up to You


Where my help comes from
Because You are the one who can help me


Lord I find my rest in You
I feel peaceful and comfortable when I am with You


Keeper of my soul
You are the one who takes care of my soul


You gave it all for me
You sacrificed everything You had for me


Maker of Heaven
You created Heaven


You paid the price
You suffered and died for my sins


So I could be with You
So that I could have a relationship with You


Jesus, I remember the cross
Jesus, I will never forget Your sacrifice on the cross


Where You hung upon that tree
Where You suffered and died for my sins


You won the ultimate victory
You defeated death and sin and won the ultimate victory


Jesus, I remember Calvary
Jesus, I will always remember Your sacrifice on Calvary


You reign
You are the ruler


You reign over the earth
You are the ruler over the entire earth




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