Legacy
When Forever Ends Lyrics


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To the One who is and is to come
Whose throne is over all
My eyes have seen
The glory of the King
Who am I

The Unthinkable One
The Unknowable One
Straight to the grave
To make me His son
The great exchange
My God
Why have you loved me

Jesus, name above all names
You alone are worthy of praise
We lift you up in this place
For you alone are worthy of praise

Lord what you speak
So shall it be
You spoke and created me
All things are by your hands
Birthed by your breath
The animation of God
Inside my chest

We are your affection
We are your reflection

Immanuel
You became like us
To span the void inside
You opened my eyes to life alive
Show me how to die
I meet your Spirit in the stillness
Cascading quiet
Silence shouting
Vivify my virtue
Oh my God
How blessed we are to be yours

Jesus, name above all names
You are worthy of all my praise




We lift you up in this place
You are worthy of all my praise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of When Forever Ends' song "Legacy" are a beautiful expression of devotion and gratitude towards a higher power, specifically addressing Jesus Christ. The song begins by acknowledging the greatness of this divine being, referring to them as "the One who is and is to come" and emphasizing their sovereignty over all. It reflects on the awe-inspiring glory of the King and questions the singer's own worthiness in the presence of such greatness, asking, "Who am I?"


The lyrics then dive into the concept of incarnation, with references to Jesus as the "Unthinkable One" and the "Unknowable One" who willingly went to the grave to make the singer His child. This act of sacrifice and love is described as the "great exchange," where God's profound love for humanity is questioned, "My God, why have you loved me?"


The chorus exalts Jesus, acknowledging His supremacy above all names and declaring that He alone is worthy of praise. The song emphasizes the act of worship, lifting Jesus up in the "place" where they are gathered, recognizing His worthiness of all adoration and reverence.


The following verses focus on the transformative power of God's words and creation. The lyrics proclaim that whatever God speaks, it is made into reality. The idea of being formed by God's hands and animated by His breath is acknowledged, highlighting the divine nature present within the singer's chest. The lyrics then declare that as believers, they are an expression of God's affection and a reflection of His image.


The final section of the song addresses Jesus as Immanuel, the one who became like us to bridge the gap within our souls. The lyrics emphasize the contrast between the void within humanity and the life-giving presence of Jesus. The singer asks to be shown how to die, possibly referring to the idea of dying to the self in order to fully embrace the spirit of God. The lyrics speak of encountering the spirit of Jesus in moments of stillness and tranquility, describing the experience as a cascade of quietness where silence itself becomes a proclamation. The song concludes with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the blessedness of belonging to God.


Overall, "Legacy" celebrates the divine greatness, sacrificial love, and transformative power of Jesus Christ, while expressing deep gratitude and devotion towards Him.


Line by Line Meaning

To the One who is and is to come
Hailing the eternal nature of God, who exists in the past, present, and future.


Whose throne is over all
Acknowledging God's sovereignty and authority over everything.


My eyes have seen
Personal experience of witnessing God's presence and glory.


The glory of the King
Acknowledging the majesty and splendor of God, the ruler.


Who am I
Recognizing personal humility and questioning one's worthiness compared to God.


The Unthinkable One
Referring to God, who is beyond human comprehension and understanding.


The Unknowable One
Recognizing the mystery and depth of God, who surpasses human knowledge.


Straight to the grave
Emphasizing Jesus' death and sacrifice, going to the grave for humanity's sake.


To make me His son
Highlighting the divine act of adoption, where Jesus makes believers part of God's family.


The great exchange
Acknowledging the divine transaction, where Jesus takes on our sins and grants us His righteousness.


My God
Expressing personal relationship and devotion to God.


Why have you loved me
Questioning the depth and reasons behind God's unconditional love towards humanity.


Jesus, name above all names
Recognizing Jesus' supremacy and exalted position.


You alone are worthy of praise
Affirming that only Jesus deserves and is deserving of all adoration and worship.


We lift you up in this place
Expressing the act of elevating and exalting Jesus in the gathering of believers.


Lord what you speak
Acknowledging God's spoken word and its authority.


So shall it be
Believing in the fulfillment and realization of God's spoken declarations.


You spoke and created me
Recognizing God as the creator, who brought personal existence into being through His word.


All things are by your hands
Affirmation of God's sovereignty and control over all creation.


Birthed by your breath
Envisioning the life-giving power and sustenance that comes from God's breath.


The animation of God
Describing the living force within humanity, derived from God's essence.


Inside my chest
Recognizing the presence of God's spirit within the depths of one's being.


We are your affection
Expressing that believers are the objects of God's love and care.


We are your reflection
Acknowledging that believers are a representation and manifestation of God's character and nature.


Immanuel
Referring to Jesus, who became God with us (humanity) to bridge the separation.


You became like us
Recognizing Jesus' incarnation, taking on human form and nature.


To span the void inside
Desiring to fill the emptiness and longing within human hearts through His presence.


You opened my eyes to life alive
Experiencing spiritual enlightenment and awareness, transitioning from a mere existence to a vibrant life in Christ.


Show me how to die
Seeking a deeper understanding of self-surrender and sacrifice, surrendering to God's will.


I meet your Spirit in the stillness
Encountering and communing with the Holy Spirit in moments of calm and silence.


Cascading quiet
Describing the transformative power and peace found in the gentle tranquility of God's presence.


Silence shouting
Recognizing that silence and absence of words can carry profound meaning and communicate with a louder impact than any noise.


Vivify my virtue
Requesting God to bring life and vigor to one's moral excellence and goodness.


Oh my God
Expressing deep awe, reverence, and intimacy with God.


How blessed we are to be yours
Grateful realization of the fortunate position of belonging to God and experiencing His blessings.


You are worthy of all my praise
Affirming that Jesus deserves every ounce and form of adoration and worship.




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Alex Moore

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rage5606

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rage5606

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