You Raise Me Up
Susan Boyle feat. Lakewood Church Choir Lyrics


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When I am down and, oh, my soul, so weary
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then I am hear and sing here in the silence
Until you come and sit awhile with me

You raise me up, till I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be

There is no life - no life without its hunger
Each precious heart beats so imperfectly
But when you come and I am filled with wonder
Sometimes, I think I see eternity

You raise me up, till I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be

You raise me up, till I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders




You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up to more than I can be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "You Raise Me Up" by Susan Boyle feat. Lakewood Church Choir speak of seeking comfort and solace in times of struggle and pain. The first verse sets the stage for the emotional state of the singer, conveying a sense of weariness and burdened heart. The second verse expresses the idea that life is not without its difficulties, but it is in the presence of the person who "raises" them up that the soul is filled with wonder and a glimpse of eternity is seen. The chorus repeats the important phrase, "You raise me up," emphasizing the theme of relying on someone else for support, strength, and inspiration.


Line by Line Meaning

When I am down and, oh, my soul, so weary
When I am feeling down and exhausted


When troubles come and my heart burdened be
When problems arise and weigh heavily on my heart


Then I am hear and sing here in the silence
I turn inward and find solace in singing quietly to myself


Until you come and sit awhile with me
Until I am joined by someone who is willing to be in my presence


You raise me up, till I can stand on mountains
You elevate me and give me the strength to face any challenge


You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
You empower me to navigate through difficult situations with courage


I am strong when I am on your shoulders
I derive strength from your guidance and support


You raise me up to more than I can be
You inspire me to exceed my own limitations and strive for greatness


There is no life - no life without its hunger
Life is characterized by a constant desire for more


Each precious heart beats so imperfectly
We are all flawed and imperfect beings


But when you come and I am filled with wonder
But in your presence, I feel amazed and awestruck


Sometimes, I think I see eternity
Sometimes, I feel like I glimpse the infinite and eternal




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Brendan Graham, Rolf Lovland

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