Here to New York
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I'm, I'm chasing a storm
And it?s raining on every town
From here to New York
And it takes me places
That I've never been before

Oh, but I am not afraid
Of the things that might come my way
I just fold my hands and pray

?Cause I am Yours always forever
Take this heart and make it clean again
Where You lead me, I will follow
Let Your spirit rain down, down, down
Rain down, down, down

And I ain't got no bags to pack
Just my guitar and shirt on my back
And I'm broke and I'm spent
But I'm young and I'm strong
And I've been doing this for so long

That I am not afraid
Of the things that might come my way
I just fold my hands and pray

?Cause I am Yours always forever
Take this heart and make it clean again
Where You lead me, I will follow
Let Your spirit rain down, down, down
Rain down, down, down

I am not afraid
Of the things that might come my way, hey, hey
I just fold my hands and pray

I am Yours always forever
Take this heart and make it clean again
Where You lead me, I will follow
Let Your spirit rain down, down, down

Rain down, down, down




Rain down, down, down
Rain down, down, down

Overall Meaning

The song "Here to New York" by Ruth is a beautiful reflection of the singer's faith and her willingness to follow where God leads her, no matter the obstacles or challenges she may face. The lyrics are full of imagery of chasing a storm and traveling from place to place, which can be interpreted as Ruth's journey through life, always seeking the next adventure or opportunity to serve others. The rain is a symbol of God's grace and love, washing away any fears or doubts she may have, and renewing her spirit to continue on this journey.


Ruth expresses her unwavering trust in God through the repetition of the phrase "I am Yours always forever," which reinforces her commitment to follow wherever God leads her. She acknowledges that life may not always be easy or prosperous; she might be broke and spent, but her faith, youth, and strength keep her going. She doesn't need material possessions or security; all she needs is her faith in God, her guitar, and the shirt on her back.


The chorus of the song is a call for God's spirit to rain down on Ruth, renewing her and guiding her path. It's a declaration of her faith and trust in God's plan, no matter where it may lead. Overall, "Here to New York" is a song about surrendering to God's will, finding strength and hope in His love, and stepping out in faith to follow wherever He leads.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm, I'm chasing a storm
I am pursuing a challenging and tumultuous situation


And it?s raining on every town
The difficulty I am chasing is affecting every place I go


From here to New York
This problem is affecting me everywhere, even across a great distance


And it takes me places
This struggle is leading me into different situations and experiences


That I've never been before
I am encountering new and unfamiliar circumstances


Oh, but I am not afraid
In spite of the challenge, I am not fearful


Of the things that might come my way
I am not scared of what could happen to me


I just fold my hands and pray
I find solace in prayer as a way to cope with my challenges


?Cause I am Yours always forever
I belong to a higher power, no matter what happens


Take this heart and make it clean again
I need my heart, mind, and spirit to be pure and strong


Where You lead me, I will follow
I will trust in my faith to guide me through difficult times


Let Your spirit rain down, down, down
I ask for divine help to get through my struggles


And I ain't got no bags to pack
I don't have material possessions to worry about or carry with me


Just my guitar and shirt on my back
All I have is my music and basic clothing, but that's enough for me


And I'm broke and I'm spent
I don't have a lot of money or energy left for anything else


But I'm young and I'm strong
Even though I face many obstacles, I have youth and strength on my side


And I've been doing this for so long
I've faced challenges before and am experienced in navigating difficult situations


I am Yours always forever
Once again, I trust in a higher power to guide me


Of the things that might come my way, hey, hey
I am still not afraid of what challenges might arise


Rain down, down, down
I ask for blessings and assistance from above to help me through my struggles




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Comments from YouTube:

Ryan Olander

I'm from Ohio, and I'm going to a school New York. Needless to say this song has been great comfort to me.

Diana Famularo

favorite song of ruth.

ACSStudios

Nice Song ^^

Nikki Jones

I'm listening to this song when I'm going to New York.... next week! lol!!!

Stewart Peters

Ryan, is that you??? We'll be missing you! The wife and I will be praying for you!

Michael Carlson

Dustin Ruth... lead singer ;)

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