Amy Grant - Eye To Eye Lyrics
Lyrics
Well I'd like to figure out where we stand before darkness falls
And I'd like to figure out before too late before hope is lost
Cause the sun that's shining on my face is shining down on you
And the fruit that gives me strength to live is giving you strength too
Can we fin a way to find a compromise though we don't see eye to eye
Eye to eye
Well I'd like to figure out a way to leave a troubled past behind
To forget those angry words and wars we fought across the battle lines
Cause tomorrow we could find the road to peace for you and me
And our children in their innocence will follow what they see
Oh we've got to find a way to live our lives though we don't see eye to eye
Oh how easy it would be to close the door and walk away
I can't walk out when I believe
You'remy brother and we owe it to each other
We've got to try though we don't see eye to eye
Eye to eye
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Eye To Eye
Meaning & Inspiration
Amy Grant's "Eye to Eye," from her 2003 album *Simple Things*, emerges not just as a song, but as a profound devotional call to unity in a fractured world. The core of its message lies in the urgent plea to find common ground, to bridge the divides that separate us, even when our perspectives seem irreconcilably different. The lyrics articulate a deep desire to move beyond the shadows of past conflicts and lingering disagreements, recognizing the shared humanity and interconnectedness that bind us. Grant’s vision is one where the same sun warms every face, and the sustenance that fuels one life is the same that empowers another, underscoring a fundamental truth echoed in scripture: that we are all children of the same Creator, knit together in ways we may not always perceive.
The song speaks directly to the struggle of reconciliation, acknowledging the temptation to retreat when faced with disagreement, to "close the door and walk away." Yet, it powerfully asserts a higher calling, rooted in the conviction that we are fundamentally brothers and sisters, bound by a mutual obligation to "try." This sentiment resonates deeply with the teachings of Christ, particularly His command to love one another as He has loved us (John 13:34-35). Grant’s insistence on seeking compromise, even when not seeing "eye to eye," directly aligns with biblical principles of seeking peace and making every effort to live in harmony with others, as exhorted in Romans 12:18: "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." The song’s plea to leave a "troubled past behind" and to look towards a future of peace, where "our children in their innocence will follow what they see," paints a hopeful picture of generational impact rooted in present-day efforts towards reconciliation. This is a reflection of the peaceable kingdom prophesied in Isaiah 11:6, where even the most disparate elements coexist. Grant doesn't shy away from the difficulty of this endeavor, but instead, frames it as a sacred duty, a testament to our shared inheritance and a reflection of God's desire for His people to be united, just as He prayed in John 17:21, "that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you." "Eye to Eye" is an inspiring reminder that true strength lies not in uniformity of thought, but in the unwavering commitment to love and understanding, mirroring the very heart of God.