Dizzy
Sixpence None The Richer(蓮兒與啷噹六便士) Lyrics
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Fingers routing the scars
Of Your wrists and side
Touching flesh will make my mind believe
But I want to be like David
Throw his clothes to the wind
To dance a jig, in my skin
[Chorus]
I give You myself
It's all that I have
Broken and frail
I'm clay in Your hands
And I'm spinning unconcealed
Dizzy on this wheel
For You my Love
I'm like Peter crying
Crowing burning my ears
Still You come near
You take my hand
And place it upon an eternal chance
The lyrics of Sixpence None The Richer’s song Dizzy can be seen as an expression of the singer’s struggle to believe and fully surrender to their faith. The first stanza juxtaposes doubt and belief, as the singer admits to doubting like Thomas but also tries to physically touch the scars on Jesus’ body to make their mind believe. The second stanza references the biblical story of David dancing in the streets after returning the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, and the singer expresses a desire to let go and be wholly transformed by God once again.
The chorus has a sense of surrender and vulnerability, with the singer giving themselves completely to God, recognizing their own brokenness and fragility, allowing God to mold them like clay in his hands. The imagery of spinning and being dizzy on a wheel suggests a feeling of loss of control but also a willingness to be completely surrendered to God’s will even if it makes them feel lightheaded and ungrounded. The final lines of the chorus, “For You my Love,” shows an intimate and personal relationship with God, acknowledging him as a source of love and comfort even in moments of doubt.
Overall, Sixpence None The Richer’s Dizzy expresses the complexities of faith and surrender, combining doubt and belief, control and surrender, and reminding listeners that even in moments of vulnerability, God’s love can provide a sense of grounding and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm like Thomas doubting
I am skeptical and hesitant about believing in your existence
Fingers routing the scars
I trace the marks of crucifixion on your body with my fingers
Of Your wrists and side
The wounds you received when you were crucified on the cross
Touching flesh will make my mind believe
The physical evidence of your scars make it easier for me to have faith in you
But I want to be like David
I aspire to be like David from the Bible
Throw his clothes to the wind
David didn't care about social norms and was free to express himself
To dance a jig, in my skin
I want to be free and unashamed in expressing my faith in you
And be re-made by your cleansing again
I want to be purified and forgiven of my sins by you
I give You myself
I offer myself to you completely
It's all that I have
I have nothing else to offer but myself
Broken and frail
I am weak and vulnerable
I'm clay in Your hands
I am malleable and can be molded by you
And I'm spinning unconcealed
I am openly expressing my faith in you
Dizzy on this wheel
I feel overwhelmed and disoriented by the ups and downs of my spiritual journey
For You my Love
Everything I do is for the love I have for you
I'm like Peter crying
I am emotional and vulnerable like Peter in the Bible
Crowing burning my ears
I am ashamed of denying you, like Peter did
Still You come near
Despite my shortcomings, you continue to be present in my life
You take my hand
You guide me through my struggles
And place it upon an eternal chance
You offer me a chance for eternal salvation
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW PRESTON SLOCUM
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