Anthem Lights - The Greatest Showman Medley Lyrics
Lyrics
Woah
Ladies and gents, this is the moment you've waited for
Woah
Been searching in the dark, your sweat soaking through the floor
Woah
Buried in your bones there's an ache that you can't ignore
Taking your breath, stealing your mind
And all that was real is left behind
I close my eyes and I can see
The world that's waiting up for me
That I call my own
Through the dark, through the door
Through where no one's been before
But it feels like home
Take my hand
Will you share this with me?
'Cause darling without you
Every night I lie in bed
The brightest colors fill my head
A million dreams are keeping me awake
I think of what the world could be
A vision of the one I see
A million dreams is all it's gonna take
You know I want you
It's not a secret I try to hide
I know you want me
So don't keep saying our hands are tied
Won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down (ay, ay, ay)
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out (ay, ay, ay)
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be
What if we rewrite the stars?
Say you were made to be mine
Nothing can keep us apart
You'd be the one I was meant to find
It's up to you, and it's up to me
No one can say what we get to be
So why don't we rewrite the stars?
Maybe the world could be ours
Tonight
They can say, they can say it all sounds crazy
They can say, they can say I've lost my mind
All the shine of a thousand spotlights
All the stars we steal from the night sky
Will never be enough
Never be enough
Towers of gold are still too little
These hands could hold the world but it'll
Never be enough
Never be enough
For me
Never enough (never, never)
Never enough (never, never)
A million dreams is all it's gonna take for me
Never enough (we can rewrite the stars)
Never enough (the world could be ours)
Never enough
For me
This is me
For me
A million dreams for the world we're gonna make
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Meaning & Inspiration
Anthem Lights' "The Greatest Showman Medley," released on February 16, 2018, is a powerful compilation of themes drawn from the beloved musical, weaving together a narrative of ambition, self-discovery, and the pursuit of a grander vision. While not explicitly a Christian song, its underlying messages resonate deeply with timeless spiritual truths, particularly concerning the human desire for purpose and the courage to embrace one's calling. The medley captures the essence of dreams that refuse to be silenced, the inherent yearning for something more, and the profound realization that shared vision amplifies individual strength. It speaks to the moments when we stand at the precipice of the unknown, our hearts filled with a vision of what could be, a world we can shape and call our own. This yearning, this persistent ache for something significant, echoes the prophetic call found throughout Scripture, urging us to look beyond the mundane and embrace the extraordinary potential laid before us.
The lyrical tapestry presented in this medley draws parallels to the biblical narrative of individuals called to remarkable purposes. The initial lines, speaking of "an ache that you can't ignore," mirrored the disciples who left their livelihoods to follow Christ, compelled by a vision that superseded their earthly comfort, as seen in Matthew 4:18-22. The idea of a "world that's waiting up for me" and the courage to step "through where no one's been before" can be understood as a spiritual calling to step out in faith, much like Abraham was called to leave his homeland for a land he did not yet know (Genesis 12:1-4). The powerful refrain about "a million dreams" keeping one awake speaks to the persistent pursuit of God-given aspirations, a concept central to biblical characters like Joseph, whose dreams foretold his destiny. This drive to manifest a better reality, to "rewrite the stars," can be interpreted as the proactive faith that seeks to align with divine will, transforming visions into tangible outcomes.
The medley's exploration of facing adversity and finding strength within oneself and in community is also profoundly aligned with scriptural teachings. When faced with criticism and doubt, the declaration "I am brave, I am bruised, I am who I'm meant to be" resonates with the resilience taught in Proverbs 24:16, "For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again." The intimate plea, "Say you were made to be mine," and the affirmation "Nothing can keep us apart" reflect the profound connection and mutual support necessary for fulfilling significant endeavors, reminiscent of Ruth's unwavering loyalty to Naomi (Ruth 1:16-17) or the strong bonds of fellowship encouraged in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. The notion that "all the shine of a thousand spotlights... will never be enough" points to a deeper, more enduring fulfillment than worldly recognition can offer, a concept that aligns with Jesus' teachings on storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth (Matthew 6:19-21). Ultimately, "The Greatest Showman Medley" by Anthem Lights serves as an inspiring reminder of the potential within each person to chase audacious dreams, to find strength in conviction, and to believe in the possibility of creating a world, or a life, that is truly magnificent, drawing on a universal language of hope and aspiration that finds its echo in the timeless wisdom of faith.