Be Still
Todd Smith Lyrics
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I just can't seem to slow this down
I need You more than ever now
Let the silence be the only sound
Your glory
Becomes the only thing I see
Your beauty brings me to my knees
Makes me wanna be still
So still You can hear me breathing in
So still You can hear me breathing out
Let Your calm descend upon me now
So now
I stand before You broken down
My feet upon this holy ground
I can feel Your presence all around
Makes me wanna be still
So still You can hear me breathing in
So still You can hear me breathing out
Let Your calm descend upon me now
I hear You whisper softly
I hear You speaking to me
I hear you, in the silence You call my name
I wanna be still
So still You can hear me breathing in
So still You can hear me breathing out
Let Your calm descend upon me now
I wanna be still
So still You can hear me breathing in
So still You can hear me breathing out
Let Your calm descend upon me now
I wanna be still
So still You can hear me breathing in
So still You can hear me breathing out
Let Your calm descend upon me now
I wanna be still
I wanna be still
I wanna be still
Be still
In Todd Smith's song "Be Still," he begins by describing the loud chaos he is feeling around him and admitting that he is struggling to slow down. He then turns to his faith, expressing a need for God and a desire for silence to be the only sound. Smith goes on to describe how the awe-inspiring beauty and glory of God bring him to his knees and how being still in God's presence allows him to feel His calm and hear His voice. The chorus repeats the line "I wanna be still" as a mantra, emphasizing the importance of quieting the noise around us and connecting with our spirituality.
The lyrics of "Be Still" convey a sense of surrender and devotion to a higher power. Smith expresses vulnerability in admitting his struggle to slow down and find calm, but ultimately finds solace in the presence of God. The use of repetition throughout the song reinforces the idea of stillness as a goal and the power of focusing on the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so loud
The noise around me is overwhelming and distracting
I just can't seem to slow this down
I'm struggling to find peace and serenity in my chaotic life
I need You more than ever now
I am turning to God in my time of need and seeking His comfort and guidance
Let the silence be the only sound
I am seeking a moment of complete silence and solitude to connect with God
Your glory
The magnificence and majesty of God
Becomes the only thing I see
God's presence consumes me and is the only thing I am aware of
Your beauty brings me to my knees
The breathtaking beauty of God humbles me and fills me with awe
The awe that You inspire in me
The wonder and amazement that God elicits from me
Makes me wanna be still
God's presence inspires me to be still and listen for His voice
So still You can hear me breathing in
I want to be so still that I can hear my own breath, and feel my connection with God
So still You can hear me breathing out
I want to be so still that God can hear my every breath, and know my heart
Let Your calm descend upon me now
I am inviting God's peace and tranquility to settle upon me
So now
At this moment
I stand before You broken down
I am humbled and open before God, fully exposed and vulnerable
My feet upon this holy ground
I am standing on sacred, consecrated space before God
I can feel Your presence all around
God's presence is palpable and tangible to me in this moment
I hear You whisper softly
God speaks to me gently and tenderly
I hear You speaking to me
God is communicating with me personally and intimately
I hear you, in the silence You call my name
God speaks to me in the stillness, and knows me by name
I wanna be still
I desire to be quiet and attentive before God
Be still
The ultimate command and invitation from God to quiet our minds and hearts, and be with Him
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