Sanctuary
S.English Lyrics
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I Found Myself in the Wilderness Again
I believe some things, they can never change
It?s good to know that your love is one of those things
You said that I can never wear my welcome out
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CHORUS
Surrendering every single part of me
The one who knows all my secrets and finding all the broken pieces you give to me
Give to me another second chance
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You go before me your hand restores me
And in your light my idols turn to dust
Spirit is willing always reminding
All I have is your grace and that?s enough
I know that I?ve been here a thousand times before
CHORUS
You kindness and your mercy bring my innocence to me
And I find myself again when I fall down at your feet
CHORUS (2X)
The lyrics to S.English's song "Sanctuary" express the singer's vulnerability and need for a safe space to leave behind everything that weighs them down. The first lines, "My eyes betray me, reason escapes me," suggest that the singer is struggling with their emotions, possibly feeling lost or overwhelmed. They then admit to finding themselves in the wilderness again, perhaps referring to a previous time of darkness or pain they have experienced. Despite this, they hold onto the belief that some things, such as love, can never change. The line "It's good to know that your love is one of those things" implies that the source of this unchanging love is someone outside of the singer themselves, perhaps a higher power or a loved one.
The chorus is a call for sanctuary, a place where the singer can let go of everything they carry and surrender themselves completely. There is comfort in knowing that there is someone who knows all their secrets and can find all their broken pieces. The line "Give to me another second chance" suggests that the singer may have made mistakes in the past and is seeking redemption.
The second verse acknowledges that the singer is not alone in this journey. They believe that there is a higher power, or person, that goes before them and restores them. This presence can turn their idols to dust, reminding them that there is something more important and worthwhile. The final lines of the song express gratitude for the mercy and kindness that have helped the singer rediscover their innocence and find their way back to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
My eyes Betray me Reason Escapes me
I cannot always trust my eyes, as sometimes they lead me astray, and my logical thinking may not always be present.
I Found Myself in the Wilderness Again
I feel lost and uncertain again, as if I am wandering aimlessly through the wilderness.
I believe some things, they can never change
There are some things in life that are unchangeable or immutable.
It?s good to know that your love is one of those things
I am relieved and heartened to know that your love for me is one of those things that never changes.
You said that I can never wear my welcome out
You assured me that I am always welcome in your presence and may never overstay my welcome there.
I come to the Sanctuary I lay down all the weight I carry
I seek refuge in a sacred place, where I surrender all the burdens that weigh me down.
Surrendering every single part of me
I am yielding my entire being to something greater than myself.
The one who knows all my secrets and finding all the broken pieces you give to me
I am opening up to the only One who truly knows me, and who can mend my brokenness.
Give to me another second chance
I plead for another opportunity to set things right and start anew.
You go before me your hand restores me
You pave the way for me and gently restore me when I falter.
And in your light my idols turn to dust
Your radiance reveals the false idols that I have held dear, and exposes them as nothing but dust.
Spirit is willing always reminding
My spirit is eager and willing, and you constantly remind me of this.
All I have is your grace and that?s enough
I understand that your grace is all I need and is sufficient in meeting all my needs.
I know that I?ve been here a thousand times before
I am cognizant of the fact that I have found myself in this same situation countless times before.
You kindness and your mercy bring my innocence to me
Your benevolence and compassion restore my purity and childlike innocence.
And I find myself again when I fall down at your feet
I rediscover my true self when I humbly surrender to you and prostrate myself at your feet.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN COX, JOHN BRYANT COX
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