The Promise
Plus One Lyrics

I know that lately
Acknowledging the recent difficulties experienced by the listener.

Things have been so hard
Emphasizing the severity of those recent difficulties.

and looking out
Directing the focus of the listener outward towards their environment.

Through your broken heart
Addressing the emotional trauma that the listener has experienced.

All you can see is dark
Acknowledging the hopelessness that the listener may feel.

And lonely days ahead
Recognizing the potential for isolation going forward.

But remember Jesus said
Encouraging the listener to recall the words of Christ.

He knows every star in the sky
Affirming that God is aware of even the smallest details of the universe.

Every single tear that you cry
Assuring the listener that God is aware of their pain.

His love is here faithful and alive
Stating that God's love is present, malleable and enduring.

I know that this world can be cold
Acknowledging the challenges of the world we live in.

In his arms you're never alone
Promising that the listener is never alone in the embrace of God.

That's his promise to you and I
An overall statement that reasserts the main theme of the song.

When hope had disappeared
A reference to a difficult period in the past.

And you heart aches
Recognizing the pain associated with such a difficult period.

You might not recognize
Admitting the limits of human perception and understanding.

The touch of grace
Suggesting that divine intervention may not be obvious or explicit.

But on the other side
Highlighting the potential for resolution or positive change.

Of every dying dream
An allusion to the loss of a significant ambition.

His love is waiting patiently
Implying that God is ready to offer comfort and support, as soon as the listener is ready.

With every angel there's a love
Identifying the correlation between divine beings and divine love.

That never leaves your side
Promising that divine love is constant and cannot be lost or diluted.

His love is deeper than the ocean
Metaphorically conveying the boundlessness of divine love.

Or a mountain high
Further emphasizing divine love's unassailable qualities.

You've got to know
Encouraging the listener to have faith and knowledge in the power of divine love.

There's hope in your heart
Implying that the listener is not completely devoid of hope, but that it may be buried deep within them.

And if you listen with your heart
Encouraging the listener to engage in introspection and focus on their own emotions.

I know you'll hear him say
Asserting that if the listener engages in spiritual reflection, they will be able to connect with God's presence.

You are my child and I am with you
Reinforcing the theme of divine companionship and support.

Each and everyday
Implying that divine support is available consistently over time.

He is the one who knows your soul
Introducing God's understanding of the listener's deepest, most personal identity.