Only Hope
Switchfoot Lyrics
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It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again
I'm awake in the infinite cold
But you sing to me over and over again
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours
I know now your my only hope
Sing to me the song of the stars
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again
When it feels like my dreams are so far
Sing to me of the plans that you have for me over again
And I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I know now your my only hope
I give you my destiny
I'm giving you all of me
I want your symphony
Singing in all that I am
At the top of my lungs
I'm giving it back
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I know now your my only hope
In "Only Hope," Switchfoot's lead singer Jon Foreman conveys his desire to give all of himself to someone or something he perceives as greater than himself. There is a song that he cannot seem to write, but this person/thing still inspires him through the infinite cold. He asks to be only theirs, expressing his desire to be with the one that gives him hope. He then asks that he be shown the beauty and wonder of the universe and given hope that his dreams can be realized.
The chorus sees Foreman giving his all to this person or thing, offering his destiny and all of himself, wanting to be a part of their symphony, to be singing in all that he is. He wants to return everything that has been given to him.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a song that's inside of my soul
There's a tune that's constantly playing in my mind
It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again
I've been attempting to put this song onto paper for a while
I'm awake in the infinite cold
I'm feeling lost and alone in this endless abyss
But you sing to me over and over again
You keep reminding me that there's something to live for
So I lay my head back down
I give up trying to find my way out of despair
And I lift my hands and pray
I turn to a higher power for guidance
To be only yours
I surrender myself to you
I pray to be only yours
I hope that all that I am will be devoted to you
I know now your my only hope
I realize that you are the only one who can save me
Sing to me the song of the stars
Tell me the story of the cosmic dance in the sky
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again
Of a universe that is alive with joy and beauty
When it feels like my dreams are so far
When I feel like my aspirations are out of reach
Sing to me of the plans that you have for me over again
Remind me that there's a purpose to my existence
I give you my destiny
I entrust my fate to you
I'm giving you all of me
I offer my entire being to you
I want your symphony
I crave the harmony and order that you bring
Singing in all that I am
Resonating throughout every fiber of my being
At the top of my lungs
With all my strength and passion
I'm giving it back
I return all that I have to you
So I lay my head back down
I relinquish control and trust in you
And I lift my hands and pray
I continue to seek your guidance
To be only yours
To devote myself exclusively to you
I pray to be only yours
I plead for you to take hold of my life
I pray to be only yours
I beg for your protection and guidance
I know now your my only hope
I understand that without you, I am lost and hopeless
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@natico5095
There's a song that's inside of my soul.
It's the one that I've tried to write over,
and over again.
I'm awake in the infinite cold.
But you sing to me over, and over,
and over again.
So I lay my head back down.
And I lift my hands and pray.
To be only yours I pray.
To be only yours.
I know now, you're my only hope.
Sing to me the song of the stars.
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing,
and laughing again.
When it feels like my dreams are so far.
Sing to me of the plans that you have for me over again.
So I lay my head back down.
And I lift my hands and pray.
To be only yours I pray.
To be only yours.
I know now, you're my only hope.
I give you my destiny.
I'm givin' you all of me.
I want your symphony, singing in all that I am.
At the top of my lungs, I'm givin' it back.
So I lay my head back down.
And I lift my hand and pray.
To be only yours I pray.
To be only yours I pray.
To be only yours.
I know now, you're my only hope.
@fidhard9279
There's a song that's inside
Of my soul
It's the one that I've tried to write
Over and over again
I'm awake in the infinite cold
But you sing to me over and over and over again
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours I pray
To be only yours
I know now you're my only hope
Sing to me the song of the stars
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again
When it feels like my dreams are so far
Sing to me of the plans
That you have for me over again
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours I pray
To be only yours I know now you're my only hope
I give you my destiny
I'm giving you all of me
I want your symphony
Singing in all that I am
At the top of my lungs
I'm giving it my all
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours I pray
To be only yours I pray
To be only yours I know now you're my only hope
@marinagoncalvesmari4538
Em minha alma uma bela canção
Que há tempos eu tento expressar por palavras também
E me vejo num frio sem fim
E mesmo assim posso ouvir sua voz entoando outra vez
Então vou me repousar e ergo as mãos ao céu pra orar
Pra que eu seja sempre seu, pra que eu seja seu
Pois sei que o meu alento é você
Quero ouvir as cantigas dos céus
Das galáxias dançando e sorrindo alegres também
Se os meus sonhos tão longe sentir
Cante ao menos canções dos seus planos pra mim outra vez
Então vou me repousar e ergo as mãos ao céu pra orar
Pra que eu seja sempre seu, pra que eu seja seu
Pois sei que o meu alento é você
Eu dou meu destino a ti. E tudo que há em mim
Quero sua musica cantada com todo meu ser
Com meu folego sim
Devolvo tudo a ti
Então vou me repousar e ergo as mãos ao céu pra orar
Pra que eu seja sempre seu, pra que eu seja seu
Pois sei que o meu alento é você
@anarivera3717
There's a song that's inside of my soul.
It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again.
I'm awake in the infinite cold,
But You sing to me over and over again.
So I lay my head back down,
And I lift my hands,
And pray to be only Yours.
I pray to be only Yours.
I know now You're my only hope.
Sing to me all the song of the stars,
Of Your galaxy dancing and laughing, and laughing again.
When it feels like my dreams are so far
Sing to me of the plans that You have for me over again.
And I lay my head back down,
And I lift my hands,
And pray to be only Yours.
I pray to be only Yours.
I know now You're my only hope.
I give You my apathy.
I'm giving You all of me.
I want Your symphony
Singing in all that I am.
At the top of my lungs I'm giving it back.
And I lay my head back down,
And I lift my hands,
And pray to be only Yours.
I pray to be only Yours.
I pray to be only Yours.
I know now You're my only hope.
@abelj5145
Thanks for existing, you're amazing and loved.
Jesus never ever leaves your side.
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
@abelj5145
Thanks for existing bro, you're awesome, and you're so.loved.
Jesus never leaves you.
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
@JDMAtHeartEK9
A Walk to Remember would mostly likely make my top 10 movies of all time. It's such an emotionally powerful film, and this song only adds to it. May the Lord keep you all, and remember, God's not dead!!!
@arvinbrinas8732
Yes of course, im the escape goat of the lord,
@johnanthonbangoy1071
jamie sullivan character has such an imaculus vibe
@MrVotavista1
It’s 2023 and I’m keep playing this song, it bring peace to my heart, soul and mind ❤️
@FiduciaryToro
2021 and tears running down my face because life is so short. I was 19 and it’s just amazing how music brings us back.
@dantyassuncao9480
From Brazil
@RC51SP2_
This will date me just a bit…
Yes, when this album came out, it spoke volumes to many. Love passion kindness appreciation was at every turn. Within all we were and did. I could write forever attempting to paint with words all that was discovered. All who were met. And all who who took the time to share their smile. Their intimate words and touch. I was sure we would live here forever.
Tomorrow, we’ll wake up and another 5 10 years will have gone by with additional great passions and discoveries. Though nothing like the time spent then.
To all, then and now…
@urmilawright5900
Its 2022 and this song still move my heart.
@JudeLvc
The Holy Spirit doesn’t age
@adityagautam2612
Me too 😁