Sam's Song
Rice Chris Lyrics
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The search is never over in the pastures of my mind
Is the meaning of happiness drowning in smiles
Or that dreadful world I left behind?
O Lord grant the grace to accept who I am
Who I am, that You have designed
I know there's a plan that you have up your sleeve
It's the only way my life will ever make sense to me
Oh, la-da-da, la-da-da, la-da-da
I can never measure, â??cause better things are all around
I'd be bitter and chained to the beauty I never found
But the strength of my Lord's love, it shatters the scale
And its depth gives a new peak to climb
And it grants me the grace to accept who I am
Who I am, that You have designed
I know there's a plan that You have up Your sleeve
Rabbi, teach me the faith to believe
It's the only way my life will ever make sense to me
And my resting place is taught by love
It's the only peace I know of, oh I know of
So when my heart is beaten by the standard of the law
I just remember Jesus, and I've found my favor with God
â??Cause the fire of my Lord's love it burns up the scale
And its depth gives a new peak to climb
And it grants me the grace to accept who I am
Who I am, that You have designed
And I know there's a plan that You have up Your sleeve
Rabbi, teach me the faith to believe
It's the only way my life will ever make sense to me
Oh la-da-da, la-da-da, la-da-da
La-da-da, la-da-da
La-da-da, da-da-da
The song "Sam's Song" by Rice Chris is about the constant search for happiness and contentment. The lyrics suggest that people often think that the grass is always greener on the other side and search for better things, but the search is never over. The meaning of happiness is often elusive, and people often get caught up in their past regrets and woes. However, the song encourages listeners to accept themselves for who they are and the plan that God has for them.
The song also acknowledges the importance of faith in finding peace and purpose in life. The singer talks about the need for the Rabbi to teach him faith to believe in the plan that God has for his life. The song suggests that accepting oneself and having faith in something bigger than oneself is the only way to make sense of life.
In summary, "Sam's Song" by Rice Chris is a hopeful song that encourages people to accept themselves for who they are and have faith in something bigger than themselves to find meaning and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Grass is always greener on the other side
The idea that things are always better somewhere else, and never quite what they seem
The search is never over in the pastures of my mind
The search for happiness and meaning in life is never truly finished in one's own thought process
Is the meaning of happiness drowning in smiles
Is happiness just surface-level contentment or is it something deeper?
Or that dreadful world I left behind?
Is happiness found in leaving one's past behind or making peace with it?
O Lord grant the grace to accept who I am
Asking for divine help in accepting oneself
Who I am, that You have designed
Accepting that one's identity is part of a larger plan or purpose
I know there's a plan that you have up your sleeve
Believing that there is a greater purpose or plan for one's life
Rabbi, teach me the faith to believe
Asking for guidance and faith in a higher power
It's the only way my life will ever make sense to me
Believing in a higher power is necessary for making sense of life's experiences
I can never measure, 'cause better things are all around
Focusing on what one doesn't have instead of being grateful for what one does will lead to unhappiness
I'd be bitter and chained to the beauty I never found
Bitterness and regret over what one doesn't have will prevent enjoying and appreciating what one does have
But the strength of my Lord's love, it shatters the scale
The power of divine love is greater than any earthly measurement could encompass
And its depth gives a new peak to climb
Divine love offers endless possibilities for growth and understanding
And it grants me the grace to accept who I am
Divine love offers the gift of self-acceptance
And my resting place is taught by love
Finding peace and rest in love and acceptance, rather than striving for more and more
It's the only peace I know of, oh I know of
Finding peace in love and acceptance is the only true peace the songwriter has experienced
So when my heart is beaten by the standard of the law
When feeling condemned or judged by the expectations of the world or religion
I just remember Jesus, and I've found my favor with God
Finding comfort and acceptance in a higher power, and not striving to meet the expectations of others
'Cause the fire of my Lord's love it burns up the scale
Divine love is so powerful it transcends any human measurement or standard
And its depth gives a new peak to climb
Divine love offers endless possibilities for growth and understanding
And it grants me the grace to accept who I am
Divine love offers the gift of self-acceptance
And I know there's a plan that You have up Your sleeve
Believing that there is a greater purpose or plan for one's life
Rabbi, teach me the faith to believe
Asking for guidance and faith in a higher power
It's the only way my life will ever make sense to me
Believing in a higher power is necessary for making sense of life's experiences
Oh la-da-da, la-da-da, la-da-da
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La-da-da, la-da-da
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La-da-da, da-da-da
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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: SAM MIZELL
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