Christine D'Clario - All That Remains Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
When it's midnight and it's darkest
There will still be a song
Ringing out despite our weakness
Clear and loud within our walls
Pre-Chorus
When we praise out loud
He will shake the ground
Chorus 1
Hallelujah
He has overcome
Hallelujah
He has won for us
Verse 2
In the hours before the morning
When it seems there’s no escape
Though these shackles feel like prison
They’ll just be witness to my praise
Pre-Chorus
When we praise out loud
He will shake the ground
Chorus 2
Hallelujah
He has overcome
Hallelujah
He has won for us
Bridge 1
Sing to the prison walls
Sing out until they’re gone
And all that remains
Are broken up chains
Sing from the deepest place
Cry out the loudest praise
‘Til all we await
We see face to face
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Meaning & Inspiration
Christine D'Clario’s "All That Remains," released on October 8, 2021, as the title track of its album, stands as a powerful anthem of unwavering faith amidst life's most formidable challenges. The song immediately establishes itself as a beacon of hope, born from a profound understanding of spiritual warfare and the redemptive power of praise. The creative journey behind "All That Remains" reveals a deep conviction about the tangible impact of worship, particularly when circumstances seem bleakest. It is a testament to the belief that our praise is not merely an emotional response but a spiritual weapon, echoing stories of breakthrough and deliverance that defy natural explanation.
The core message of "All That Remains" centers on the transformative power of praising God in moments of intense darkness and despair. The opening verse, painting a picture of "midnight and darkest" hours, suggests those seasons of life where hope feels distant and strength is depleted. Yet, even within this vulnerability, the song insists that a "song" will persist, ringing out "despite our weakness," clear and loud. This resonates deeply with biblical encouragement to sing to the Lord even in affliction, a practice that shifts focus from the problem to the divine solution (Psalm 42:8). It’s a declaration that our frailty does not silence our worship; rather, it often amplifies it, becoming a testament to God's enduring presence.
The pre-chorus then builds on this foundation, introducing the dynamic consequence of such praise: "When we praise out loud, He will shake the ground." This vivid imagery immediately brings to mind the dramatic account in Acts 16, where Paul and Silas, imprisoned and chained, chose to sing hymns to God, resulting in an earthquake that shattered their bonds and opened prison doors. It’s a powerful reminder that our praise is not passive; it actively engages divine intervention, causing spiritual and sometimes physical shifts in our circumstances. This divine response is not conditional on our feelings but on our faithful act of worship.
The chorus, with its repeated "Hallelujah, He has overcome, Hallelujah, He has won for us," serves as the anchor of the song’s theology. It declares the ultimate victory of Christ, a truth that underpins all Christian hope. This affirmation draws directly from Scripture, where Jesus Himself proclaims, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). Our praise, therefore, is not a plea for victory but a proclamation of a victory already secured by God, echoing the triumph described in Revelation 12:10-11, where believers overcome "by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony."
Moving into the second verse, the narrative deepens, speaking of "hours before the morning" when "it seems there’s no escape" and "shackles feel like prison." This perfectly captures the feeling of being trapped, perhaps by circumstances, sin, or fear. Yet, the song boldly asserts that these very "shackles" will become "witness to my praise." This perspective radically redefines adversity; instead of being a barrier to worship, it becomes the very stage upon which our worship is most profoundly displayed. It recalls figures like Joseph, who praised God through years of unjust imprisonment, or Daniel, who continued his prayer in the face of the lion's den. Their unwavering devotion transformed their trials into powerful testimonies of God's faithfulness (Genesis 50:20, Daniel 6:10).
The bridge of "All That Remains" encapsulates the song’s most inspiring call to action and its vision of ultimate freedom. "Sing to the prison walls, sing out until they’re gone, and all that remains are broken up chains," is a direct echo of the Joshua 6 narrative, where the walls of Jericho fell not by military might but by the persistent shouts of God’s people. It’s a metaphorical and spiritual instruction to direct our worship towards the very things that hold us captive, trusting that God’s power will dismantle them. The phrase "all that remains are broken up chains" is a picture of total liberation, leaving no trace of bondage behind. This leads to the profound aspiration: "Sing from the deepest place, cry out the loudest praise, ‘til all we await, we see face to face." This final line broadens the scope of the song’s message from immediate deliverance to the ultimate hope of meeting Christ face to face, a promise beautifully articulated in 1 Corinthians 13:12 and Revelation 22:4. It is a praise that stretches beyond our present struggles, looking forward to the glorious consummation of God's plan.
"All That Remains" by Christine D'Clario is far more than a song; it's a theological declaration and a practical guide for navigating life's trials. It teaches us that praise is not reserved for the mountaintops but is most potent in the valleys. It reshapes our understanding of adversity, transforming it into an opportunity for God's glory to be revealed. Through its compelling message, anchored in biblical truth, the song encourages believers to adopt a posture of expectant worship, confident that our God not only hears our praise but actively responds to it, leading us from chains to freedom, and ultimately, to His very presence. It is a powerful reminder that in Christ, victory is assured, and all that truly remains are the signs of His overcoming power.