You Raise Me Up
Watson Russell Lyrics
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When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
There is no life – no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up….To more than I can be.
You raise me up ...To more than I can be.
In Watson Russell's "You Raise Me Up," the singer speaks to their trusted confidante about the hardships and sadness they're facing in life. They're tired and burdened, but they know that this person will help them get through it. The singer waits for this person to arrive, and when they do, they feel like they've been given a new lease on life. They can stand tall and strong, walk through tough times with grace, and be the best version of themselves - all thanks to this person's support.
The song's chorus, "You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up….To more than I can be," is a testament to this person's impact on the singer's life. They've lifted them up, both physically and emotionally, and given them the courage and strength to overcome any obstacle. The singer recognizes that life is full of hunger and that their heart may beat imperfectly, but it's all worth it when this person shows up, and they're filled with wonder and a sense of eternity.
The song is about the power of love, support, and faith in another person. It's about the deep connection that can develop between two people, one that transcends the hardships of life and can make you feel like you're capable of anything. It's a message of hope and thanks to those who have lifted us up when we couldn't do it ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When I'm feeling low and my spirit is tired;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
When problems arise and my heart feels heavy;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
I become peaceful and wait quietly by myself,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
Until you arrive and spend some time with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You lift me up, so I can achieve great things;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
You empower me to tread through difficult times;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
I am powerful when I rely on your support;
You raise me up….To more than I can be.
You inspire me to be more than I thought possible.
There is no life – no life without its hunger;
Life always comes with desires that require fulfillment;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
Everyone's heart is flawed and searching for something;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
But when you arrive, I'm filled with amazement;
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.
Occasionally, I feel like I can see eternity in your company.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Brendan Graham, Rolf Lovland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alexander J. Bernal
An eternal song that will pass the test of time. Russell Watson needs our good vibes as he is healing from brain tumor surgery - I wish him well. Such a voice is an international treasure to preserve for the ages.
Stephen Martin-Deacon
Inspirational! For me this is the best version, I love it; Russel is the only artist who sings the whole song. I want this played at my funeral. You can decide whose shoulders you stand on, Mother, Father or even your God.
Milosen
You're such an inspiration Russell and you raise ME up every time I hear you sing! You are not classically trained, but STILL, you sing better than many classically trained singers! You have removed brain tumors twice and you survived the cancer both times and during all that, you STILL sang, performed and recorded albums for your fans! YOU raise up people with your story and wonderful voice! <3 <3 <3
Sarah Cross
Love this song I played this at my mums funeral. That was 7 years ago and I still cry to this day when I hear this song
SkipperPhil
beautiful song, beautiful voice !! i love the song
Laura
I love this song. It's beautiful
Denys Barratt
love this song, i will have this played at my funeral
Craig Faulkner
Agree
peter lyon
was played at my dads
Juanita Waller
this is an Incredible Voice.... I am going into dream state while I listen