After initially signing a record deal at 18, Reeves toured heavily for years before coming off the road for an indefinite hiatus to focus on songwriting—her first love. Thinking her career as a recording artist was over, Reeves poured herself into writing songs for others, including Jesus Culture, Kari Jobe and Natalie Grant. Her songs received film and TV placement, and her vocals found their way onto select recordings, including a feature on Kirk Franklin’s BET Awards-nominated track, “My World Needs You,” also featuring Tasha Cobbs and Tamela Mann. In addition, she gradually cultivated a devoted following of more than 100,000 fans on YouTube who discovered her voice through a series of cover songs, garnering her nearly 20 million global views.
Sweet Sweet Sound
Sarah Reeves Lyrics
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My life a melody to His name
More than the songs I sing
Worship is everything
I live to glorify my King
Hear the song of my life
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
I raise this anthem high
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
Through all the mire and clay
You're washing me with grace
You carry me, oh Lord, through it all
So I will testify even in the fire
I live to praise my Savior
Hear the song of my life
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
I raise this anthem high
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
Let everything that has breath
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord
And all creation will sing Hallelujah
Hear the song of my life
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
I raise this anthem high
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
A sweet, sweet sound
A sweet, sweet sound
In "Sweet Sweet Sound," Sarah Reeves sings about her life being an instrument of the living God, with her every breath and every note that she sings dedicated to glorifying the Lord. The first verse begins with Reeves asserting that she is an instrument of God's, and that her whole life, not just the songs she sings, is committed to worshipping and glorifying Him. She goes on to say that worship represents everything to her and that she lives to lift up her King. This verse speaks to the idea that one's entire life can be seen as an act of worship to God and that singing is just one way to express that devotion.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the heart behind the message delivered in the verse. Reeves declares that the song of her life will always be a sweet sound offered up to God as an anthem of praise. She wants her life to be a living testament to the power of the Holy Spirit working through her, and for her testimony to be a sweet song lifted high in worship of her Savior. The bridge reiterates the idea that all of creation should be singing the praises of the Lord, emphasizing the importance of worship in the life of a believer and the magnitude of how God moves through song.
Overall, "Sweet Sweet Sound" is a song about the impactful role that music can play in an individual's life as a means of glorifying God. It emphasizes the importance of worship as a way of life and encourages the singer to live their life in such a way that their entire existence represents an instrument dedicated to making a sweet sound that praises God.
Line by Line Meaning
I am an instrument of the living God
I am a tool used to carry out the work of God in this world.
My life a melody to His name
The way I live my life is a beautiful tune that glorifies God.
More than the songs I sing, Worship is everything
Worship is not just about singing songs to God, it is about living every moment to honor and glorify Him.
I live to glorify my King
My goal in life is to honor and uplift God in everything that I do.
Hear the song of my life
Listen to my life story and how it honors God.
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
May my life be a beautiful melody that brings joy and goodness to others.
I raise this anthem high
I proudly and boldly lift up the song of my life to praise God.
Through all the mire and clay, You're washing me with grace
Despite the challenges and difficulties of life, God's grace is cleansing me and making me new.
You carry me, oh Lord, through it all
Even in the midst of trials, I trust that God is carrying and supporting me through it all.
So I will testify even in the fire, I live to praise my Savior
Even in the hardest of times, I will continue to speak out and glorify God, because He is worthy of all praise.
Let everything that has breath, Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord
Everyone who is alive should praise and honor God with their lives.
And all creation will sing Hallelujah
When everyone lives their lives to honor God, all creation will celebrate and worship Him together.
A sweet, sweet sound
May all of our lives together be a beautiful, harmonious melody that brings joy, peace, and love to the world.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ED CASH, SARAH REEVES
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