The Space Between Us
Shawn McDonald Lyrics
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I try to sleep but my mind keeps going
Am I awake cause you're trying to speak to me
Lying here with my ears wide open
Can you fix what I know I have broken
There's a hole in my heart where I need you to be
But I'm right here, and you're right there
Will you take this wall I built and tear it down
And do what you always do
Making the old so new
Taking away the space between us
Filling it up with more of you
You do what you always do
Cause you're my rescue
Taking away the space between us
Taking away the space between me and you
Never really meant to be so distant
Should have known that it made no difference
You were holding my hand when I walked away
And you were there in the middle of the night
You were there when I lost my sight
And you're still holding me today
And do what you always do
Making the old so new
Taking away the space between us
Filling it up with more of you
You do what you always do
Cause you're my rescue
Taking away the space between us
Taking away the space between me and you
In Shawn McDonald's song The Space Between Us, the artist expresses his desire to bridge the emotional gap between himself and a significant other. The song opens with the singer unable to sleep, contemplating his life and what has led to this point. He wonders if his insomnia is a sign that he needs to be more open to the communication that he has been avoiding. It becomes clear that there is a broken relationship, and the singer lays bare his damaged heart, which feels jagged with a hole that he believes only this person can fill. However, the distance that has been created makes him unsure of his position in their lives, and it seems like there is a wall separating them.
The chorus conveys the singer's longing for the distance to be demolished, and the bridge between them to be rebuilt. He desires to turn back the clock to when their relationship was strong, fresh, and full of love. The lyrics suggest that the only way to accomplish this is by involving genuine feelings and emotions that have previously been ignored or suppressed. The singer acknowledges that there was a time when this relationship meant something, and he wants to get back to that point. It is evident that his significant other means everything to him, and he needs their connection to be restored and rejuvenated, as it is the missing puzzle piece in his life that has left him feeling incomplete.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm still up, and it's 3 in the morning
I am still awake at an odd hour and struggling to find rest
I try to sleep but my mind keeps going
My thoughts consume me and finding peace seems impossible
Am I awake cause you're trying to speak to me
I wonder if my lack of sleep is because you are trying to communicate something to me
Lying here with my ears wide open
I am listening attentively for any message you might be sending my way
Can you fix what I know I have broken
I acknowledge that I have caused damage and I am hoping you have the power to make it right
There's a hole in my heart where I need you to be
I am missing you in my life and it is causing a noticeable emptiness
But I'm right here, and you're right there
We are physically separated, but it doesn't have to be this way
Will you take this wall I built and tear it down
I have put up barriers that keep us apart, can you help me remove them?
And do what you always do
You have shown me time and time again how you can help me and I trust you to do it again
Making the old so new
You have the ability to breathe life into things that are old and worn out
Taking away the space between us
You can remove the physical and emotional distance that has grown between us
Filling it up with more of you
With your presence, you can make the space between us feel full and complete
You do what you always do
I have faith in your ability to help me in the way that you always have
Cause you're my rescue
You have rescued me before and I am calling on you to do it again
Never really meant to be so distant
We were not meant to feel so far apart from each other
Should have known that it made no difference
I recognize that the perceived distance between us ultimately has no effect on our relationship
You were holding my hand when I walked away
Even when I have turned away, you have never let go of me
And you were there in the middle of the night
Even when I felt alone and lost, you were there with me
You were there when I lost my sight
Even when I could not see a way forward, you were guiding me
And you're still holding me today
Even now, you have not let go of me and are still helping me through my struggles
Taking away the space between us
You have the power to close the gap between us and make our relationship whole again
Taking away the space between me and you
You can remove any barriers that keep us from being as close as we were meant to be
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BEN GLOVER (22399), SHAWN MCDONALD (21440)
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Laura Balch
This song was perfect after we just finished a study on forgiveness, especially ourselves, and the walls we put up to protect ourselves are really prisons. Great song!
Erin Snyder
AMEN💖
Rosalinda Tomlin
Shawn McDonald's music is so inspiring! Love his voice - love his love of GOD!
Amy Scott
this song relates to me in so many ways! thanks for the reminder of how important god is!
Erin Snyder
He's so VERY important everyday! And we are important to Him💖
sergeant892
I just started listening to Shawn McDonald and i love his music. Thank you so much for uploading these songs!! With your permission, I would like to use your videos for my youth group. We listen to music at the beginning when everyone arrives. Thank you so much and God Bless You. -Nate
Metoyer Family
Wow, this song means a lot to me! I forever love you CHRIST!!! Thank you for forgiving me for my sins!
Erin Snyder
AMEN💖😘
Stephen Tapscott
amazing song
GraceAndMercy Leslie
Love it! Praise God