Clarity
Shawn McDonald Lyrics


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Well, I'm just a simple man with a simple plan
Trying to find my way home
And this dusted way with nothing left to say
I stagger and I roam

And I'm tired and I'm worn and my clothes are kinda torn
From this long hard road
My arms and legs are weak, I continue to seek
And leave behind this load

I need clarity and truth to be
And peace to make me whole
I want freedom to come and hate to be done
And love to guide my soul

I want love, yeah, I want love

Standing on the battle line
I fight for my mind aching to be free
This war that I face as I long to embrace
And be with my King

And this fire in my soul, desire to be whole
Is deep within my bones
And I long to be near as I cast away my fear
Running for Your throne

I need clarity and truth to be
And peace to make me whole
I want freedom to come and hate to be done
And love to guide my soul

Yeah, I want love, I want love
I want love, I want love
Yeah, I want
I want

I want clarity and truth to be
And peace to make me whole
I want freedom to come and hate to be done
And love to guide my soul

Yeah, I want love, yeah, I want love
Yeah, I want love, yeah, I want love
Yeah, I want love, yeah, I want love
Yeah, I want love, yeah, I want love
I want





I don't know
I don't know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shawn McDonald's "Clarity" express the yearning for simplicity, truth, and love in a world that often feels overwhelming and confusing. The singer is a "simple man with a simple plan" who is struggling to find his way home. As he journeys through life, he encounters weariness and hardship, both physical and emotional. Despite these challenges, he remains committed to seeking clarity and truth, and to casting aside fear and hate in favor of love and freedom.


The imagery in the song is powerful and evocative, depicting the singer as a weary traveler on a "long hard road," and as a warrior battling for his mind and soul. The repetition of the phrase "I want love" underscores the central message of the song, which is the importance of love as a guiding force in our lives. Ultimately, the singer's quest for clarity, truth, and love is rooted in his desire to be whole and to experience the fullness of life.


"Clarity" is a deeply emotional and introspective song that speaks to universal human experiences of struggle, perseverance, and hope. The repeating lines of "I want love" have an almost meditative quality, encouraging the listener to focus on the fundamental importance of love in our lives. The song also emphasizes the importance of continued effort and willingness to seek clarity, truth, and peace, even in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I'm just a simple man with a simple plan
I am a man with a very simple life and simple expectations.


Trying to find my way home
I am trying to find my true calling in life.


And this dusted way with nothing left to say
I am walking on a path with no direction or purpose.


I stagger and I roam
I walk aimlessly with no direction or guidance.


And I'm tired and I'm worn and my clothes are kinda torn
I am physically and mentally exhausted and my appearance reflects this.


From this long hard road
The journey has been challenging and arduous.


My arms and legs are weak, I continue to seek
Although I am physically drained I continue my search for clarity and purpose.


And leave behind this load
I want to let go of all burdens and setbacks.


I need clarity and truth to be
I seek a clear understanding of what is true to me.


And peace to make me whole
I want inner peace to restore my emotional and mental stability.


I want freedom to come and hate to be done
I hope for liberation from everything negative and poisonous.


And love to guide my soul
I want a love that will guide me towards a fulfilling life.


Standing on the battle line
I feel like I am on the brink of a critical life-altering decision.


I fight for my mind aching to be free
I wage a war between my inner thoughts and desires towards true freedom.


This war that I face as I long to embrace
I am in a constant struggle to accept my true inner self and reveal it to the world.


And be with my King
I aspire to discover and serve my true purpose in life under the guidance of my faith.


And this fire in my soul, desire to be whole
A passionate yearning to discover my true self and feel complete consumes me.


Is deep within my bones
This fiery passion is deeply rooted within me.


And I long to be near as I cast away my fear
I hope to be at a place where I can let go of my fears and feel closer to my true self.


Running for Your throne
I am committed to serving a higher purpose.


I want love, yeah, I want love
I desire an unconditional love that will guide me towards a fulfilling life.


I want freedom to come and hate to be done
I hope for liberation from everything negative and poisonous.


Yeah, I want love, I want love
I desire an unconditional love that will guide me towards a fulfilling life.


I want clarity and truth to be
I hope for a clear understanding of what makes me whole and committed to my faith.


And peace to make me whole
I want inner peace to restore my emotional and mental stability.


Yeah, I want love, yeah, I want love
I desire an unconditional love that will guide me towards a fulfilling life.


I don't know
I am unsure about my future, my purpose in life, knowing what will make me truly happy.




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CHRISTOPHER STEVENS, JON FOREMAN, SHAWN MICHAEL MCDONALD

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