You Say
Will Morrison Lyrics
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Every single lie that tells me I will never measure up
Am I more than just the sum of every high and every low?
Remind me once again just who I am because I need to know (ooh, oh)
You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
You say I am held when I am falling short
And I believe, oh, I believe
What You say of me
I believe
The only thing that matters now is everything You think of me
In You, I find my worth, in You, I find my identity (ooh, oh)
You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
You say I am held when I am falling short
And when I don't belong, You say that I am Yours
And I believe, oh, I believe
What You say of me
Oh, I believe
Taking all I have and now I′m laying it at Your feet
You have every failure God, and You′ll have every victory (ooh, oh)
You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
You say I am held when I am falling short
And when I don′t belong, You say that I am Yours
And I believe, I believe
What You say of me
Oh, I believe
The song "You Say" by Will Morrison is a powerful piece about the struggle with self-doubt and finding one's true identity through faith. It opens with a confession of the constant battle inside one's own mind, with voices that tell them they are not enough and will never measure up. The singer questions whether there is more to them than just their highest and lowest moments, and asks for a reminder of their true essence.
But then, a voice of reassurance chimes in. The song revolves around the words "You say," which establish God's uplifting statements about the singer's worth and purpose. Even when they cannot feel love or strength, God assures them that they are loved and strong. Even when they fall short or feel out of place, God claims them as his own. The repeated chorus emphasizes the power of belief in these affirmations, culminating in the singer's full-hearted confession of faith.
The song's conclusion is a poignant offering of all the singer has to God, even their failures. By trusting in God's statements about their value and identity, the singer has found the courage to relinquish control and find peace.
Overall, "You Say" is a moving portrayal of the struggle with negative self-talk and the importance of finding solace and strength in a higher power. Through its simple yet powerful repetition of "You say," the song encourages listeners to believe in their own worth and trust in a greater purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep fighting voices in my mind that say I'm not enough
There are thoughts in my head that make me doubt my own abilities.
Every single lie that tells me I will never measure up
There are falsehoods that make me feel like I'm not good enough.
Am I more than just the sum of every high and every low?
I want to know if there's more to me than just my successes and failures.
Remind me once again just who I am because I need to know
I need help to remember my true self and identity.
You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing
Even when I don't feel love, you tell me that I'm valued.
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
When I feel weak, you encourage me by saying that I'm strong.
You say I am held when I am falling short
When I'm not living up to my own expectations, you reassure me that I'm being supported.
And when I don't belong, You say that I am Yours
Even when I feel out of place and alone, you tell me that I belong to you.
And I believe, oh, I believe What You say of me
I trust and have faith in what you tell me about myself.
The only thing that matters now is everything You think of me
What you think of me is more important than anything else right now.
In You, I find my worth, in You, I find my identity
I realize that my true value and identity can be found in my relationship with you.
Taking all I have and now I'm laying it at Your feet
I'm giving you my everything and surrendering control to you.
You have every failure God, and You'll have every victory
I trust that you are in control of both my failures and successes.
And I believe, I believe What You say of me
Once again, I believe and trust what you say about me.
Writer(s): Dong Hwan Kim
Contributed by John N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.