Cochren & Co. - Through the Night Lyrics
Lyrics
Feels like a hopeless battle I'm fighting
Like I'm in this all alone
Anxious thoughts make it hard to breathe
I'm losing ground and I'm losing sleep
Over things I can't control
Oh, Jesus, won't you comfort me
You're like a sunrise painted on the eastern sky
A fever breaking in the morning light
You're the hope that's keeping me alive
All through the night
Yeah, when the worry in my chest burns like a fire
You cool me down like a gospel choir
Singing to me everything will be alright
It'll be alright
You're the only one I'm needing
And You're the only one who knows
How to wipe away these tears
How to quiet all my fears
How to help me let it go
You're like a sunrise painted on the eastern sky
A fever breaking in the morning light
You're the hope that's keeping me alive
All through the night
Yeah, when the worry in my chest burns like a fire
You cool me down like a gospel choir
Singing to me everything'll be alright
It'll be alright
'Cause You get me through the night
You get me through the night
You get me through the night
Oh, oh, You get me through the night
Oh, You're like a sunrise painted on the eastern sky
A fever breaking in the morning light
You're the hope that's keeping me alive
All through the night
Yeah, when the worry in my chest burns like a fire
You cool me down like a gospel choir
Singing to me everything'll be alright
It'll be alright
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Cochren & Co. - Through The Night
Meaning & Inspiration
Cochren & Co. delivered a potent message of divine solace with their single "Through the Night," released on February 3, 2023, as a highlight from their album *Running Home*. This song immediately connects with anyone navigating the dark valleys of life, articulating the universal human experience of anxiety, isolation, and the struggle to maintain peace in an unpredictable world. It courageously voices the profound battle against overwhelming thoughts and the exhausting weight of things beyond our control, a raw honesty that establishes an immediate bond with the soul grappling in solitude. The initial verses paint a vivid picture of feeling trapped in a hopeless fight, losing sleep and ground, desperately needing a hand to steady the heart.
The song’s core, however, transcends mere struggle, evolving into a powerful declaration of trust and an earnest plea for divine comfort, "Oh, Jesus, won't you comfort me." This simple yet profound cry shifts the narrative from despair to dependence, mirroring the psalmist’s yearning in times of distress (Psalm 34:17-18). It’s in this turning point that the true essence of the song blossoms, portraying Jesus not just as a distant helper but as an intimate, ever-present source of hope. The imagery of Jesus as "a sunrise painted on the eastern sky" beautifully captures the biblical promise of new mercies each morning (Lamentations 3:22-23) and His role as the light dispelling darkness (John 8:12). He is the fever breaking, the sudden relief after a long illness, signifying healing and restoration from spiritual or emotional turmoil.
The assurance that Jesus is the hope "keeping me alive all through the night" resonates deeply, reminding us that His presence sustains us even when the world around us feels bleak and uncertain. When anxiety burns like a raging fire within, the song describes His calming influence as cooling us down "like a gospel choir," a powerful metaphor for the Holy Spirit’s peace that settles the soul (Philippians 4:6-7). This peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of God in the midst of it, singing over us the truth that everything will indeed be alright. Such comfort echoes Isaiah 26:3, where God promises perfect peace to those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in Him.
The lyrics further articulate a singular dependence on Jesus, recognizing Him as "the only one I'm needing" and "the only one who knows" how to soothe tears, quiet fears, and help us release control. This points to the exclusive sufficiency of Christ, as Acts 4:12 declares, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." He understands our deepest anxieties because He walked through human suffering Himself, offering a compassion that is both divine and deeply personal (Hebrews 4:15). This surrender of control, a central theme in letting go of worry, aligns with Proverbs 3:5-6, urging us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
"Through the Night" culminates in an unwavering affirmation of Jesus’s ability to carry us through any trial, repeating the powerful declaration, "You get me through the night." This refrain solidifies the song’s inspiring message: no matter how dark or long the "night" of our troubles, Jesus remains our constant companion, our light, and our ultimate source of strength. He is the faithful One who promises never to leave us nor forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6, Hebrews 13:5). Cochren & Co. have crafted not just a song, but a prayer set to music, a testament to God's unfailing presence that inspires faith and offers genuine comfort to every weary soul seeking rest in Him.