BarlowGirl - Our Worlds Collide Lyrics
Lyrics
Tonight the stars are dancing
To the songs the angels sing
I hear You whisper on the breeze
And every sound echoes the rhythm
Of your heart as I begin to fade
Into this lovely night
Im alive
Cause our worlds collide
Im lost in time
Heaven kisses me tonight
Your heart with mine
It beats in time
Now I know why Im alive
Now that Ive found You
I could never let You go away
You left my life never the same
Sing over me and let me hear the words
You wrote for me
Whisper the words and set my spirit free
Oh, sing to me
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Our Worlds Collide
Meaning & Inspiration
"Our Worlds Collide," a track from BarlowGirl's 2010 compilation album *Our Journey...so Far*, offers a profound exploration of the transformative encounter with the divine. The song captures a moment of spiritual awakening, where the mundane is infused with heavenly significance. The lyrics paint a picture of nature itself participating in this divine revelation: "Tonight the stars are dancing / To the songs the angels sing." This imagery evokes the Psalmist's call to creation to praise God, as seen in Psalm 148, which enumerates celestial bodies, mountains, and seas joining in a cosmic chorus. The whisper of God on the breeze and the rhythmic echo of His heart symbolize a deep, intimate connection, a sense of presence that transcends the physical realm. This echoes the experience of Elijah, who encountered God not in the thunder or earthquake, but in a "still, small voice" (1 Kings 19:11-13), illustrating the gentle yet powerful nature of God's communication.
The central theme revolves around the profound impact of finding God, articulated in the powerful declaration, "Now that I’ve found You, I could never let You go away." This speaks to the soul's yearning for its Creator, a longing satisfied by a divine embrace. The line, "You left my life never the same," powerfully conveys the irreversible change that occurs when one surrenders to God's love and purpose. This mirrors the testimony of countless believers throughout history who have experienced a radical transformation after encountering Christ. The song then moves into a plea for deeper communion: "Sing over me and let me hear the words / You wrote for me." This is a beautiful expression of desiring to know God's will and His personal affirmation, akin to David’s desire in Psalm 139 to be known by God, acknowledging that God's thoughts concerning him are "more numerous than the grains of sand" (Psalm 139:17-18). The desire to "hear the words you wrote for me" resonates with the understanding that God's Word is a living and active guide, revealing His love and plan for each individual, as found in Romans 10:17, "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." The final lines, "Whisper the words and set my spirit free," encapsulate the liberating power of God's truth and His Spirit's work in our lives, aligning with Jesus' promise in John 8:32, "and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." Ultimately, "Our Worlds Collide" is an anthem of divine encounter, celebrating the profound and liberating experience of surrendering one's life to God, finding purpose, and being forever changed by His grace.