Toni Gibson is an eighteen year old from New Zealand. Newly signed under G… Read Full Bio ↴Toni Gibson is an eighteen year old from New Zealand. Newly signed under Gray Bartlett, the man who launched Hayley Westenra, Toni is about to be noticed. She began performing when she was just 7 years old and made her first recording in a professional studio at age 12.

She was part of a group called the Starlight Kids at the ages of 9-11. The starlight kids was a group of 5 pop performers that travelled around the north island performing in numerous shows and competitions.

Toni won the Coastlands Top 20 competion at age 11 with prizes including $10,000 production and distribution of her first EP CD and radio air time.

How Can I Keep From Singing
Toni Gibson Lyrics

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My life flows on in endless song;
Above earth's lamentation,
I hear the sweet, tho' far-off hymn
That hails a new creation;
Thro' all the tumult and the strife
I hear the music ringing;
It finds an echo in my soul—
How can I keep from singing?

What tho' my joys and comforts die?
The Lord my Saviour liveth;
What tho' the darkness gather round?
Songs in the night he giveth.
No storm can shake my inmost calm
While to that refuge clinging;
Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,
How can I keep from singing?
I lift my eyes; the cloud grows thin;
I see the blue above it;
And day by day this pathway smooths,
Since first I learned to love it,
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
A fountain ever springing;

All things are mine since I am his—
How can I keep from singing?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Toni Gibson's song, How Can I Keep from Singing, convey a sentiment of unbridled joy and gratitude, despite the trials and tribulations of life. The opening line, "My life flows on in endless song," implies a continuous and unceasing stream of melody, one that rises "above earth's lamentation" – or, in other words, the noise and chaos of the world. The singer goes on to describe a "sweet, tho' far-off hymn" that heralds the dawn of a new creation – a world of peace, love, and harmony. This melody, despite the "tumult and the strife" of everyday life, finds an echo in the singer's soul, prompting her to ask, "How can I keep from singing?"

The answer, according to the singer, lies in her deep and abiding faith in God. She acknowledges that life is not always easy – "What tho' my joys and comforts die? / The Lord my Saviour liveth; / What tho' the darkness gather round? / Songs in the night he giveth" – but is comforted by the knowledge that nothing can shake her "inmost calm" as long as she clings to her faith. She is sustained by the peace of Christ, which "makes fresh [her] heart" and serves as a "fountain ever springing." In short, the singer finds solace and joy in her relationship with God, and this is what prompts her to keep singing.

In conclusion, Toni Gibson's song, How Can I Keep from Singing, is a hymn of praise and thanksgiving, one that celebrates the unshakeable joy and peace that comes from a deep faith in God. The lyrics are a testament to the singer's unbridled optimism and indomitable spirit, the kind that refuses to be beaten down by the trials and tribulations of life. In a world that often seems dark and chaotic, the song reminds us that there is hope, there is light, and there is always a reason to keep singing.

Line by Line Meaning

My life flows on in endless song;
My life moves forward in an eternal song that will never run out or end;

Above earth's lamentation,
Above the cries of the earth's sorrows and sadness;

I hear the sweet, tho' far-off hymn That hails a new creation;
I hear the beautiful hymn that celebrates the new world that is coming, although that world seems far away;

Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing;
Even when life is chaotic and harsh, I still hear the beautiful music that is playing;

It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?
The music resonates with my spirit so much that I cannot help but sing along;

What tho' my joys and comforts die? The Lord my Saviour liveth;
Even if everything that brings me happiness and comfort disappears, Jesus, my savior, still lives;

What tho' the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he giveth.
Even if darkness and despair are surrounding me, Jesus provides a way for me to sing even in the middle of the night;

No storm can shake my inmost calm While to that refuge clinging;
No matter how intense the storms of life may be, I can remain calm and secure as long as I cling to my refuge in Jesus;

Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, How can I keep from singing?
Knowing that Jesus is the Lord of everything makes me want to praise Him even more;

I lift my eyes; the cloud grows thin; I see the blue above it;
When I look up, I start to see the cloud of sadness and despair above me becoming thinner and finally breaking apart, and I see the bright sky above it;

And day by day this pathway smooths, Since first I learned to love it,
Every day, my journey becomes smoother and easier, ever since I started loving and trusting in Jesus;

The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, A fountain ever springing;
The peace that only Jesus can bring refreshes my spirit like an ever-flowing fountain;

All things are mine since I am his— How can I keep from singing?
Since I belong to Jesus, everything in this world belongs to me, and I cannot help but sing praises to Him.

Writer(s): Howard Thomas Helvey, Robert Wadsworth Lowry

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12y

Thank you :)

Duffercity1

12y

Toni, I know I have not been posting much lately, but I still listen to the Playlist that I have created of your beautiful videos several times a week. It's been awesome to have watched you when you first started on YouTube back in late 2010, and where you are at now. And just think, this is only the beginning of your wonderful journey. My prediction still is that you will end up on Broadway. Just please save me a seat to your first show, and I don't care where the seat is and how much it costs.

Everett Cox

12y

Regarding Mirusia, watch her performance of Don't Cry For Me Argentina. Watch her arms and hands. The greatest performance of that song I've ever seen. Also her performances of La Vergine Degli Angeli, Porgi Amor and In Mir Klingt Ein Lied. Great songs for you to sing along to and work on your arm movements and your facial expressions. Mirusia is the master of her craft and a great role model for you. :)