Sustain
The Glorious Unseen Lyrics
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Cover me, there's an enemy that wants to have my head
Why do You let evil have its way?
How can You let orphans die in vain?
When will You give answers for the pain?
Is there a place where hope can still sustain?
Where hope can still sustain
Cover me as I walk this out alone
As I search deserted streets for a place to call my own
I've wandered over all the earth like an angel without wings
I'm a song without a voice, I'm a ghost without a grave
Why do You let evil have its way?
How can You let orphans die in vain?
When will You give answers for the pain?
Is there a place where hope can still sustain?
Where hope can still sustain
So please come take the burdens that have held me down so long, so long
And if I scream Your name again will You reach my bloody hands?
God, I'm holding on to You for You can make me new
If I scream Your name again will You reach my bloody hands?
God, I'm holding to Your arms, I've been holding on so long
If I scream Your name again will You reach my bloody hands?
God, I'm holding on to You for You can make me new
I've been holding on so long
If I scream Your name again will You reach my bloody hands?
God, I'm holding on to You for You can make me new
I've been holding on so long
The song "Sustain" by The Glorious Unseen is a moving plea for God's protection and presence in the midst of life's struggles. The lyrics express the fear and vulnerability of facing a battlefield alone and the longing for a place of safety and belonging. The singer feels lost and directionless, wandering like an angel without wings, without a voice or a home. The questions asked are raw and honest, expressing doubt and confusion about the existence of evil and pain in the world and questioning God's role in allowing it to happen. Despite the doubts, the singer is still holding on to hope that there is a place where hope can still sustain.
The repeated refrain of "If I scream Your name again will you reach my bloody hands?" conveys a sense of desperation and hopelessness, echoing the cries of many who have experienced trauma and suffering. The singer is pleading with God to intervene, to take the burdens that have held them down for so long and make them new. In the end, the singer acknowledges that they have been holding on to God for so long and continues to do so, despite the struggles and doubts.
Overall, "Sustain" is a powerful and emotional expression of the human need for God's protection and presence in the midst of life's battles. It reflects a struggle with doubt and confusion about the existence of evil and pain, but ultimately holds on to hope for a place where hope can still sustain.
Line by Line Meaning
Cover me, there's a battlefield ahead
Protect me, for there are difficult times ahead
Cover me, there's an enemy that wants to have my head
Protect me, for there are forces that seek to harm me
Why do You let evil have its way?
Why does God allow for bad things to happen?
How can You let orphans die in vain?
How could God allow for innocent children to pass without purpose?
When will You give answers for the pain?
When will God provide clarity and explanations for suffering?
Is there a place where hope can still sustain?
Is there still hope for the future?
Cover me as I walk this out alone
Protect me as I navigate difficult times on my own
As I search deserted streets for a place to call my own
As I look for a sense of belonging in empty areas
I've wandered over all the earth like an angel without wings
I've travelled the earth aimlessly, like a celestial being without purpose
I'm a song without a voice, I'm a ghost without a grave
I feel unheard, invisible and forgotten
So please come take the burdens that have held me down so long, so long
Take away the heavy burdens that weigh me down
And if I scream Your name again will You reach my bloody hands?
If I reach out to God in pain, will He console me?
God, I'm holding on to You for You can make me new
I trust in God to help rejuvenate me
If I scream Your name again will You reach my bloody hands?
If I call out to God again, will He answer my plea?
God, I'm holding to Your arms, I've been holding on so long
I've been relying on God for a long time and will continue to do so
If I scream Your name again will You reach my bloody hands?
If I cry out to God in anguish, will He comfort me?
God, I'm holding on to You for You can make me new
I trust in God to help renew and revive me
I've been holding on so long
I've been persevering for a long time
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