The Rapture
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Lord, you, you rain your treasures on me
You break these shackles I'm free
You're everything that I need
You (take me, take me, take me)
Won't you hold me close

Oh, don't let me go, yeah
Yeah, yeah, I'm yours, yeah
I'm yours, yeah
I'm yours, yeah
I'm yours, yeah




I'm yours, yeah
I'm yours, yeah

Overall Meaning

In the opening lines of "The Rapture," the singer addresses a spiritual entity, likely referring to a higher power or deity. The singer acknowledges that this entity showers them with abundant blessings or "treasures." This imagery suggests that they feel a sense of divine providence and generosity, as if they are being showered with blessings from above.


Continuing the theme of liberation, the singer expresses gratitude for being freed from metaphorical "shackles." These shackles could symbolize any form of oppression or limitation that the singer has experienced. By breaking free from these restraints, the singer feels a newfound sense of freedom and liberation. This suggests a transformative experience or a significant breakthrough in their life.


The singer then emphasizes the importance of this spiritual entity, stating that the entity is everything they need. This suggests a deep reliance and dependence on the divine. The singer's plea to be taken by the entity further emphasizes their desire for a close connection and intimacy with this higher power. The repetitive plea of "take me" suggests a longing for a deeper spiritual experience or a desire to be fully embraced by this entity.


The following lines express a plea to be held close, indicating a need for emotional comfort and protection. The singer voices their fear of being let go, as if they fear losing the close connection they have with the spiritual entity. This vulnerability and dependence on the higher power are emphasized by the repeated plea to not be let go.


The final repetition of "I'm yours" reinforces the singer's surrender and submission to the higher power. By expressing this sentiment multiple times, the singer emphasizes their devotion and commitment. It can be interpreted as a declaration of complete surrender and a willingness to be guided and directed by the divine. The repetition also helps to reinforce the emotional intensity and urgency in the singer's desire to connect and be held close by the higher power.


Line by Line Meaning

Lord, you, you rain your treasures on me
Oh divine force, you shower me with abundance and blessings


You break these shackles I'm free
Through your power, I am liberated from the bonds that held me captive


You're everything that I need
You encompass all that is necessary for my existence and fulfillment


You (take me, take me, take me)
You embrace me entirely, repeatedly and relentlessly


Won't you hold me close
Please, bestow upon me your comforting and loving embrace


Oh, don't let me go, yeah
I implore you, do not release me from your presence, oh yes


Yeah, yeah, I'm yours, yeah
Indeed, without a doubt, I belong to you, oh yes


I'm yours, yeah
I am eternally devoted to you, yes indeed


I'm yours, yeah
I pledge my loyalty and fidelity to you, yes indeed


I'm yours, yeah
I surrender myself entirely to your authority, oh yes


I'm yours, yeah
I acknowledge and accept my complete subjugation to you, oh yes


I'm yours, yeah
My entirety is dedicated to you, oh yes




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jesus Christ, Noah Gaston

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