City On Our Knees
TobyMac Lyrics
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If you gotta start sometime, why not now?
If we gotta start somewhere, I say here
If we gotta start sometime, I say now
Through the fog there is hope in the distance
From cathedrals to third world missions
Love will fall to the earth like a crashing wave
Tonight's the night
For the sinners and the saints
Two worlds collide in a beautiful display
It's all love tonight
We may step across the line
We can sail across the sea
To a city with one king
A city on our knees
A city on our knees
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
If you gotta start somewhere, why not here?
If you gotta start sometime, why not now?
If we gotta start somewhere, I say here
If we gotta start sometime, I say now
Through the fog there is hope in the distance
From cathedrals to third world missions
Love will fall to the earth like a crashing wave
Tonight's the night
For the sinners and the saints
Two worlds collide in a beautiful display
It's all love tonight
When we step across the line
We can sail across the sea
To a city with one king
A city on our knees
A city on our knees
Oh, oh, oh
Tonight could last forever
We are one choice from together
Tonight could last forever
Ooh
Tonight could last forever
We are one choice from together
Family
We're family
Oh, tonight could last forever
We are one choice from together
You and me
Yeah, you and me
Tonight's the night
For the sinners and the saints
Two worlds collide
In a glorious display
Cause its all love tonight
When we step across the line
We can sail across the sea
To a city with one king
A city on our knees
A city on our knees
Oh, oh, oh
A city on our knees
A city on our knees
Oh, oh, oh
If we gotta start somewhere, why not here?
If we gotta start sometime, why not now?
The lyrics of TobyMac’s song “City On Our Knees” call for unity and hope, emphasizing that love is stronger than anything else, and it brings people together regardless of where they come from. The first stanza encourages people to start somewhere, and why not start here and now. It suggests that no one needs to wait for a specific time or better circumstances before making a change or taking action.
The second stanza speaks of hope in the distance and acknowledges that love is a force that can break down barriers and unite people from all walks of life - from cathedrals to third world missions. The chorus is repeated twice and highlights the importance of having a united front, no matter the differences. The third stanza echoes the fact that tonight is the night to embrace love and come together, referring to the unity of the “saints” and the “sinners.”
Line by Line Meaning
If you gotta start somewhere, why not here?
Why not begin the journey of hope and love from here and now?
If you gotta start sometime, why not now?
Why not begin the journey of hope and love from now and here?
If we gotta start somewhere, I say here
If we have to begin the journey of hope and love, let's do it from here.
If we gotta start sometime, I say now
If we have to start the journey of hope and love, let's start now.
Through the fog there is hope in the distance
Amidst uncertainties, hope keeps us moving forward towards something better.
From cathedrals to third world missions
Love knows no boundary and reaches far beyond the physical and social limitations we create.
Love will fall to the earth like a crashing wave
Love's impact will be powerful and can bring about positive change.
Tonight's the night
This moment is significant and has the potential to be life-changing.
For the sinners and the saints
This moment is for everyone, regardless of their past or present situation.
Two worlds collide in a beautiful display
The meeting of different people and cultures can bring about something beautiful and unique.
It's all love tonight
Love is present and powerful in this moment.
When we step across the line
Taking a step outside our comfort zone can lead to something extraordinary.
We can sail across the sea
We can explore new horizons and experience diverse cultures.
To a city with one king
The ultimate destination is where there is only one ruler, the embodiment of love.
A city on our knees
The journey towards love and hope is not easy, but we continue in humility and with faith.
Tonight could last forever
This moment could have a profound and long-lasting impact on our lives.
We are one choice from together
Moving towards love and hope requires our personal choice to make a difference.
Family
All those who journey together towards love and hope become part of a bigger family.
You and me
Each one of us has a unique role to play in the journey towards love and hope.
A city on our knees
We continue towards the journey of love and hope with humility and faith.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Major Bob Music, Inc. / Rio Bravo Music, Inc. / Castle Bound Music, Inc. / Hanna Bea Songs, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Cary Ryan Barlowe, James L. Moore, Toby Mckeehan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@4lifethegame
After 6 years of hate I found Christ again... Tonight is the night
@RepentNBelieveNJesus
God bless you
@emmyjoel
Praise God brother Santos
@chosenfew6431
Glory be to God..🙌 You're welcome back to the Father of Love and Justice..💞🕊✨🌟
Bendiciones mí hermano..🙏
@Grace-wb3wo
Welcome back to the fam
@tonstertoaster618
Amen
@ronnastair1460
The world says I'm a disabled senior. The God of Israel says I'm his son Jesus Christ bride,been a follower of Jesus. All of us,We are all are a family,John 3 :16❤
@lagd8760
❤❤
@SuperSweetgirl007
...And Dr. Billy Graham did just as he said, he proclaimed the gospel to all the world until his last breath. God blessed this great man!
@anthonywelch9997
Amen!