Grace
Sufjan Stevens Lyrics


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Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I'm found
Was blind but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come
'Tis grace that brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home

When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun




We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we first be- gun

Overall Meaning

In Sufjan Stevens's rendition of "Amazing Grace," he delivers a heartfelt and soulful performance that pays homage to the original song's message of redemption and salvation. The first verse recounts the transformative power of grace, turning a once "wretched" soul that was lost and blind into one that is found and can see. The second verse describes the duality of grace, both teaching the heart to fear and then relieving those same fears. The third verse celebrates the many trials and tribulations one may go through in life, and how grace has helped them overcome those obstacles and led them safely to where they are today. Finally, the last verse paints a vivid picture of eternal glory, where believers will continue to sing God's praises for all eternity.


Overall, Stevens's interpretation of "Amazing Grace" showcases his exceptional ability to convey emotion and meaning through his music. He channels the powerful messages of the original hymn through his soulful vocals and instrumentation, creating a timeless piece that transcends genre and time.


Line by Line Meaning

Amazing grace how sweet the sound
The grace received was astounding and enjoyable.


That saved a wretch like me
The grace was able to save the singer, who considered themselves a miserable person.


I once was lost but now I'm found
The singer was previously misguided, but the grace provided them direction.


Was blind but now I see
The grace allowed the artist to see truth after a period of ignorance.


'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
The artist learned to respect the power of grace through their experience.


And grace my fears relieved
Despite initially fearing grace, it ultimately brought comfort to the singer.


How precious did that grace appear
The grace was quite valuable and meaningful to the singer, especially when they first encountered it.


The hour I first believed
The moment when the artist first believed in this grace and its power had a strong impact on them.


Through many dangers, toils, and snares
The artist has faced significant obstacles and challenges throughout their life.


I have already come
Despite the challenges, the artist has made progress in their journey.


'Tis grace that brought me safe thus far
The singer attributes their safety and success up until this point to the grace that they have received.


And grace will lead me home
The artist trusts that grace will continue to guide them through their journey and lead them home, wherever that may be.


When we've been there ten thousand years
The singer imagines a distant point in the future, far beyond their current lifetime.


Bright shining as the sun
This imagined future seems bright and hopeful, represented by the vivid image of a shining sun.


We've no less days to sing God's praise
In this imagined future, the singer and others will continue to sing praises to God for all eternity.


Than when we first began
Even after thousands of years, the artist believes that their joy and appreciation for God's grace will be just as strong as it is now.




Lyrics © Sugarmusic s.p.a., Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: John Newton

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Comments from YouTube:

@juliannapickens7802

Beautiful song. Praise God!

@superio9335

Such a shame he became famous only for the few songs in call me by your name. His music is something so special and so magical, absolutely perfect. U deserve so much more i love u

@xxx_sexyanimeboyee_xxxdepr2153

U right man 👍

@chelseawang1201

Merry Christmas <3

@jerryjohnso8674

Best version of Amazing Grace ever.

@mysteriousandforeboding

Random story but I heard a tik tok with his song from call me by your name and I was like his voice sounds familiar and it was cause my mom is obsessed with this christmas album and she plays it during the holidays and I just think that's cool :)

@neilallender8150

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