The Deep
Youth America & Church of the Harvest Lyrics
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for there is hope in the LORD
through every trials
and every storm
he is greater still
so bless the LORD
as the deer thirsts for the water
so my soul it longs for thee
calls onto thee
Why so downcast oh my soul?
lift up your eyes
behold the LORD
in every sorrow and every joy
He is faithful still
so bless the LORD
as the deer thirsts for the water
so my soul it longs for thee
and my heart cries out for the living God
the deep calls onto thee
From the deepest of my sorrow
I will call out to you Jesus
From the Highest of the Heavens
You respond with waves of Love
From the deepest of my sorrow
I will call out to you Jesus
From the Highest of the Heavens
You respond with waves of Love
From the deepest of my sorrow
I will call out to you Jesus
From the Highest of the Heavens
You respond with waves of Love
From the deepest of my sorrow
I will call out to you Jesus
From the Highest of the Heavens
You respond with waves of Love
Why so downcast oh my soul?
cast all your cares upon the LORD
He takes our burden, gives peace and life
I will bless the LORD 'til the end of time.
The lyrics to Youth America & Church of the Harvest's song The Deep are a message of hope and faith in times of difficulty. The opening line, "Why so downcast oh my soul?" is a reference to Psalm 42:5 where the psalmist asks his own soul this question. The following line, "for there is hope in the LORD," reassures the listener that there is always hope in God no matter the situation. The song then goes on to speak of God's faithfulness in trials and storms, how He is greater still, and how we should bless and lift up the Lord in our hearts.
The chorus of the song uses the metaphor of a deer thirsting for water to describe the soul's longing for God. The repeated phrase "the deep calls onto thee" is a reference to Psalm 42:7 where the psalmist says "Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me." This suggests that the soul's longing for God comes from a deep place within and can be overwhelming.
The bridge of the song speaks of calling out to Jesus in times of deepest sorrow and how He responds with waves of love from the highest of the heavens. The final verse speaks of casting our cares upon the Lord and how He takes our burden, gives peace and life. The song ends with a declaration of faith in blessing the Lord until the end of time.
Overall, the lyrics to The Deep are a powerful and inspiring message of hope and faith. They use verses from the Bible and metaphors to paint a vivid picture of the soul's longing for God and how He is always faithful in times of difficulty.
Line by Line Meaning
Why so downcast oh my soul?
Questioning the reason for feeling sad and hopeless.
for there is hope in the LORD
Encouragement that there is a reason to have hope, even in difficult times.
through every trials
Assurance that God is present and supportive during life's challenges.
and every storm
Acknowledgement that even when facing difficult circumstances, God can be relied on for comfort and support.
he is greater still
Recognition that, despite life's challenges, God's strength is limitless.
so bless the LORD
Expression of gratitude and appreciation for God's presence and support.
as the deer thirsts for the water
Simile comparing the natural longing for water to the soul's longing for God.
so my soul it longs for thee
Admission of the artist's desire for God's presence in their life.
and my heart cries out for the living God
Description of a deep, emotional desire to feel close to God.
calls onto thee
Invitation for God to be present in the artist's life.
lift up your eyes
Encouragement to look to God for support and guidance.
behold the LORD
Encouragement to recognize and appreciate God's presence in one's life.
in every sorrow and every joy
Acknowledgement that God is present and supportive during all of life's experiences, both positive and negative.
He is faithful still
Assurance that God remains present and supportive, regardless of life's circumstances.
the deep calls onto thee
Metaphor representing the singer's desire for deep connection with God.
From the deepest of my sorrow
Acknowledgement of the artist's pain and sadness.
I will call out to you Jesus
Expression of hope and trust in God for comfort and support.
From the Highest of the Heavens
Reference to God's power and presence as being all-encompassing.
You respond with waves of Love
Assurance that God's love is always present and supportive, even during difficult times.
cast all your cares upon the LORD
Encouragement to trust in God to help relieve the burdens of life.
He takes our burden, gives peace and life
Assurance that God is capable of helping to ease the stress and pain of life.
I will bless the LORD 'til the end of time.
Expression of ongoing gratitude and appreciation for God's presence in one's life.
Contributed by Logan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.