Anthem Lights - Here Comes The Sun / Come Together / Yesterday / I Want To Hold Your Hand Lyrics
Lyrics
Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here
Yesterday
All my troubles seemed so far away
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes
Here come old flat top
He come groovin' up slowly
He got ju-ju eyeball
He one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker
He just do what he please
Oh yeah, I'll tell you somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
All you need is love
All you need is love
All you need is love love
Here comes the sun
I wanna hold your hand
Right now
Over me
Video
BEATLES Medley: Here Comes The Sun x Come Together x Yesterday x Hold Your Hand (Anthem Lights)
Meaning & Inspiration
Anthem Lights delivered a beautifully re-imagined Beatles Medley, titled "Here Comes The Sun / Come Together / Yesterday / I Want To Hold Your Hand," on January 15, 2021. This vocal arrangement by the acclaimed Christian group takes iconic secular songs and weaves them into a powerful narrative that deeply resonates with the human experience of struggle, hope, and the profound need for divine connection, offering a message that speaks directly to the heart of faith.
The medley begins by painting a picture of profound human weariness and longing, echoing the "long cold lonely winter" and the feeling that "years since it's been here." This imagery immediately calls to mind seasons of life marked by spiritual barrenness, isolation, or overwhelming difficulty, where joy feels distant and hope seems to have retreated. It swiftly transitions into the reflective sorrow of "Yesterday," where past troubles "seemed so far away," yet now feel ever-present. This segment captures the universal human struggle with regret, the burden of present anxieties, and a yearning for a simpler, less troubled time. We often look back, perhaps to a season before trials or before we strayed, believing in a "yesterday" that offered more comfort. Such moments compel us to remember the promise in Lamentations 3:21, which reminds us, "But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope," even when surrounded by the echoes of despair.
Yet, from this valley of introspection, a vibrant burst of light emerges with "Here comes the sun." This pivotal shift in the medley signifies a breaking of dawn after a long night, a spiritual awakening that dispels the shadows. For those walking in faith, the sun is a powerful metaphor for Christ Himself, the "Sun of Righteousness" who rises with healing in His wings, as proclaimed in Malachi 4:2. It speaks to God's unfailing faithfulness, His presence that pierces through our deepest darkness, offering renewal and fresh perspective. Just as Psalm 30:5 declares that "weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning," this musical moment asserts the triumph of hope over despair, a divine assurance that new mercies appear with each new day.
The medley then introduces the intriguing lines from "Come Together," speaking of an "old flat top" and a "holy roller." In the context of a faith-based message, these lyrics can be interpreted not as mere descriptions, but as a call to spiritual unity and an embrace of fervent, perhaps unconventional, expressions of faith. The "holy roller" might represent someone passionately consumed by the Spirit, whose zeal, though it may seem unusual to some, is a genuine manifestation of divine encounter. This segment serves as an invitation to the diverse body of Christ to "come together," recognizing that God's Spirit moves in varied and often surprising ways among His people. It resonates with Ephesians 4:3, urging us to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace," celebrating the richness that different expressions bring to our collective journey.
Following this call to unity, the medley moves into the simple yet profound declaration, "I want to hold your hand." This isn't merely romantic longing; within this spiritual framework, it becomes a heartfelt desire for intimate connection with the Divine. It portrays a deep longing for God's reassuring presence, His guiding hand through life’s uncertainties, and the comforting assurance that He walks alongside us. Isaiah 41:10 beautifully captures this sentiment: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." It’s a yearning to be close to the source of all comfort and strength, to experience His constant companionship.
The central truth that ties these diverse elements together is then declared: "All you need is love." This timeless message, echoed in Scripture, transcends human emotion and points to the very nature of God, who "is love" (1 John 4:8). It reminds us that divine love is the foundation of our faith, the glue that binds us, and the ultimate answer to every "lonely winter" and "yesterday's" regret. Christ Himself commanded us to "love one another" (John 13:34), making it the defining characteristic of His followers. The medley culminates with a powerful fusion of hope and intimacy: "Here comes the sun / I wanna hold your hand / Right now / Over me." This final assertion is a complete surrender, an acknowledgment of God's sovereign light breaking into our present moment, enveloping us in His loving embrace. It’s an inspiring invitation to yield to His presence, to trust His unwavering guidance, and to find solace and strength in the ever-present light of His love.