Downtown
Sarah Masen Lyrics


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When I'm standing close
To the clouds of fear and doubt
I reach out my hand
To the love that pulls me out
I hop in my car that takes me down the road
That leads me straight into my Father's arms

When I'm flying deep
Into the clouds of fear and doubt
I speak loud Your name
In the midst of my defeat
I run to my car and travel down the road
That leads me straight into my Father's arms

I go driving downtown
Sitting close to fate
I go driving downtown
Where I find Your grace
I go driving downtown

When I'm falling back
Through a past of fear and doubt
I reach hard for truth
Underneath this in between
I look for Your lead and follow down the road
That leads me closer to my Father's arms

I go driving downtown
Sitting close to fate
I go driving downtown
Where I find Your grace
I go driving downtown
I'm free
(repeat)

When I'm flying close
Into the clouds of fear and doubt
I reach hard far truth
In the midst of my defeat
I run to my car that takes me down the road
Of grace and freedom in my Father's arms

I go driving downtown
Sitting close to fate
I go driving downtown
Where I find Your grace
I go driving downtown
(repeat)
I'm free

In the middle of our human condition
Is the emerald city of our saving provision
And we wrestle and struggle
Till we can hardly stand
And we drive downtown into that praying land
But what we want most is home
What we want most is home

I go driving downtown
Sitting close to fate
I go driving downtown




Where I find Your grace
I go driving downtown

Overall Meaning

The song “Downtown” by Sarah Masen is about finding one’s way back to God’s love and grace amidst fear, doubts, and struggles in life. The lyrics reflect the personal journey of the singer as they go through different phases of life where they experience fear, doubt, and defeat. Whenever they are in doubt, fear, or defeat they seek refuge in God’s love which gives them strength and hope to carry on. The singer uses driving as a metaphor for this journey, symbolizing the way we navigate our lives, passing through different stages, and looking for something to hold on to.


The chorus “I go driving downtown, sitting close to faith, I go driving downtown, where I find your grace, I go driving downtown” represents the singer’s movement towards something higher, which is God’s love and grace. The verse “When I'm standing close, To the clouds of fear and doubt, I reach out my hand, To the love that pulls me out” illustrates the singer’s willingness to connect with God and overcome their fears and doubts. The verse “I run to my car and travel down the road, That leads me straight into my Father's arms” illustrates the idea of seeking refuge in God, which gives the singer a sense of security and belonging.


Overall, “Downtown” is a very hopeful and uplifting song that encourages its listeners to keep on going and turn to God when they are in doubt, fear, or defeat. The song provides a sense of comfort to those who may be feeling lost and reassures them that God’s grace is always available to them.


Line by Line Meaning

When I'm standing close
When I'm near to giving in


To the clouds of fear and doubt
To uncertainty and anxiety


I reach out my hand
I plead for help from


To the love that pulls me out
To the force that rescues me


I hop in my car that takes me down the road
I take my direction to navigate my life


That leads me straight into my Father's arms
That takes me directly to the embrace of a spiritual power


I go driving downtown
I venture ahead


Sitting close to fate
In an intentional way that follows the course of destiny


Where I find Your grace
Where I encounter an unmerited gift of mercy


When I'm falling back
When I'm slipping backward


Through a past of fear and doubt
Into a history marked by uncertainty and anxiety


I reach hard for truth
I reach strongly for reality


Underneath this in between
Within a transitional space


I look for Your lead and follow down the road
I seek guidance and pursue my journey


That leads me closer to my Father's arms
That takes me nearer to the encompassing love of a higher power


I'm free
I'm liberated


When I'm flying close
When I'm soaring nearby


Into the clouds of fear and doubt
Through an atmosphere of anxiety and uncertainty


I reach hard far truth
I search intensely for reality


Of grace and freedom in my Father's arms
Of mercy and liberation in the encompassing love of a spiritual power


In the middle of our human condition
Amidst our shared vulnerability


Is the emerald city of our saving provision
Lies the place of our rescue and safety


And we wrestle and struggle
And we contend and strive


Till we can hardly stand
Until we can barely endure


And we drive downtown into that praying land
And we move intentionally ahead into a space of devotion


But what we want most is home
But what we desire above all is a sense of belonging


I'm free
I'm liberated




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