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Tori Harper Lyrics


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I've been livin' with my hands tightly locked
Around things I'd rather not let go
I've been searching for a reason to hold on
But I'm finding they're all gone, no trace

Oh, the flowers die and grow
And the seasons come and go
And I might just hear a "no" from the Lord
Oh, but my heart's in His hands
And I know He's got a plan
And he's not finished yet with my heart
It's just the start, the start

Lord, I'm asking you to loosen up my grasp
So that I can just move past, how I feel
I'd like to live at peace and be just as enthralled
With your "yes," and "not at all" the same

Oh, the flowers die and grow
And the seasons come and go
And I might just hear a "no" from the Lord
Oh, but my heart's in His hands
And I know He's got a plan
And he's not finished yet with my heart
It's just the start, the start

I'll trust what you have said:
It's all for my good in the end

Oh, the flowers die and grow
And the seasons come and go
And I might just hear a "no" from the Lord
Oh, but my heart's in His hands
And I know He's got a plan
And he's not finished yet with my heart




It's just the start, the start
The start

Overall Meaning

In "Seasons" by Tori Harper, the artist talks about a common experience of tightly holding onto things that she doesn't want to let go of. She admits that she has been searching for a reason to hold on, but to no avail, everything has gone without a trace. She goes on to talk about how seasons come and go, and even though she may hear a "no" from the Lord, she knows that her heart is in His hands, and that He is not finished with her yet. She asks the Lord to loosen her grasp so that she can move past how she feels and live at peace. Ultimately, she trusts that everything that happens to her is for her good in the end.


The song speaks to the human experience of holding onto things that we should let go of, whether it be a relationship, a job, a habit, or a past experience. The seasons come and go, just like everything in life does, and it's important to learn how to let go and trust the journey, even when it doesn't seem like things are working in our favor. Tori Harper reminds listeners that they are not alone in their journey and that their heart is in God's hands, and He has a plan for them.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been livin' with my hands tightly locked
I have been holding onto things too tightly


Around things I'd rather not let go
These are things I would rather not lose


I've been searching for a reason to hold on
I have been trying to find a reason to continue holding on


But I'm finding they're all gone, no trace
But I cannot find any reason to keep holding on


Oh, the flowers die and grow
Life is cyclical and impermanent


And the seasons come and go
Change is constant and cyclical


And I might just hear a "no" from the Lord
I may face adversity and setbacks in life


Oh, but my heart's in His hands
I trust God to guide and protect me


And I know He's got a plan
I have faith that God has a purpose and plan for my life


And he's not finished yet with my heart
God is still shaping and molding me


It's just the start, the start
My journey is just beginning


Lord, I'm asking you to loosen up my grasp
I pray for the ability to release my hold on things


So that I can just move past, how I feel
So that I can let go and move on from my emotions


I'd like to live at peace and be just as enthralled
I desire to live in peace and be content with God's plan


With your "yes," and "not at all" the same
Accepting God's will even if it does not align with my desires.


I'll trust what you have said:
I trust God's word and promises


It's all for my good in the end
Everything will work out for my greater good in the end


And he's not finished yet with my heart
God will continue to work on me and my heart


It's just the start, the start
This is just the beginning of my journey




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