I Know
Seventh Day Slumber Lyrics
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That it makes you want to die
I wonder what could be so tragic
Makes you want to take your life
You have your Savior on the cross
While you sit on the throne
Put yourself up on that cross
Put your Savior on the throne
And I know it's hard to take what's happening
And I know life is tough sometimes
And I know it seems like there's no hope for you
And I know your life is worth more than you can see
It's hard to see beyond your pain
When you feel so dead inside
It's hard to see what you've been given
It's hard to find the hope in life
And I know it's hard to take what's happening
And I know life is tough sometimes
And I know it seems like there's no hope for you
And I know your life is worth more than you can see
And I say look at Jesus' hands
Those scars are there for you
You know He understands
What you're going through
The lyrics of "I Know" by Seventh Day Slumber addresses the topic of suicide and mental health. The first two stanzas express deep concern for someone who may be contemplating suicide, wondering what could be so bad and tragic that makes them want to end their life. The song then shifts its focus to the Christian faith where the artist reminds the listener of their savior, Jesus Christ, who died on the cross, and encourages them to put themselves in His place, and Him in theirs, as a way to gain perspective on their situation. The chorus acknowledges the difficulty of dealing with the challenges of life but offers reassurance that even in the midst of such struggles, there is hope, and the listener's life is valuable.
The third stanza acknowledges that it can be hard to look beyond the pain and feelings of being "dead inside." The song recognizes that in times of despair, hope can be hard to find, and it can be challenging to see what has been given. However, the chorus continues to offer words of encouragement, reminding the listener, once again, that their life has value and is worth more than they can see, even if it doesn't feel like it in the moment.
The final stanza directs the listener to look at Jesus' scars and understand that He has gone through what they are going through. The scars on His hands serve as a reminder that He understands the pain, the difficulties, and the struggles that the listener is going through. The song ends by reminding the listener that there is hope, and they are not alone.
Overall, "I Know" aims to provide words of encouragement to anyone who may be struggling with mental health issues or thoughts of suicide. In the context of the Christian faith, the song provides a reminder that there is hope and that the listener's life has value.
Line by Line Meaning
Wonder what can be so bad
Curious about the reason behind someone's deep sorrow
That it makes you want to die
Where the sorrow and circumstances make them want to end their life
I wonder what could be so tragic
What sort of traumatic event has befallen them
Makes you want to take your life
That has made them feel that ending their life is the only solution
You have your Savior on the cross
Jesus died on the cross to atone for our sins
While you sit on the throne
But we sometimes put ourselves on a high pedestal
Put yourself up on that cross
We must give up our pride and seek salvation from Jesus
Put your Savior on the throne
We must let go of control and let Jesus lead our lives
And I know it's hard to take what's happening
It is tough when life is tough and testing our limits
And I know life is tough sometimes
Life can throw curveballs, and sometimes we face an uphill battle
And I know it seems like there's no hope for you
It's easy to lose faith when one is deep in the throes of depression
And I know your life is worth more than you can see
Sometimes when one feels awful, it's hard to see how valuable their life is
It's hard to see beyond your pain
When one feels like they are in the depths of despair, it feels impossible to seek a way out
When you feel so dead inside
Depression can make one feel numb and emotionally dead inside
It's hard to see what you've been given
When focusing on one's sorrows, it can be tough to see the blessings in life
It's hard to find the hope in life
When experiencing so much pain, hope feels like an unattainable goal
And I say look at Jesus' hands
Look at the wounds on Jesus' hands that He endured for our sake
Those scars are there for you
Jesus died for our sins and took on our pain and sorrows as His own
You know He understands
He empathizes with our feelings and experiences, and we can seek comfort in that
What you're going through
Jesus knows our struggles and can help us through them
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JEREMY HOLDERFIELD, JOSEPH ROJAS
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