Deliverance - Between 2 Worlds Lyrics
Lyrics
Split my brain, how could this be?
The central theme of life brought by this seed
Let me see cerulean skies, chase the rain
The tale of sinful thought ride the course of the bane
Raise the bar once again, challenge my soul
The limitless light ignites the coals
Real, I ask for real I heard one say
The hands of YHWH form the clay
Between 2 worlds?
Torn between 2 worlds
Where the traffic is thin
To reach the point of I am NOT
Between 2 worlds / split my brain
Between 2 worlds / raise the bar again
Between 2 worlds / form the clay?
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Between 2 Worlds
Meaning & Inspiration
"Between 2 Worlds," a powerful offering from Deliverance, emerged on July 28, 2015, and immediately resonates with a profound exploration of spiritual duality. The song delves into the internal struggle of existing in a physical realm while grappling with the call to something higher, a concept deeply rooted in biblical understanding. The lyrics speak of a mind "split," not in a literal sense of disorder, but as a metaphor for the profound disorientation that arises when one becomes aware of a reality beyond the immediate and mundane. This awareness prompts a yearning for clarity, for "cerulean skies," and an understanding of how the "tale of sinful thought" can lead one astray, echoing the constant human battle against temptation and the pervasive nature of sin as described in Romans 3:23, which states all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
The song posits a tension between the earthly and the divine, framing life as a constant act of "rais[ing] the bar once again," a continuous striving for spiritual growth and a deeper connection with the Almighty. This isn't a passive existence; it's an active pursuit, fueled by a "limitless light" that ignites a fire within the believer's soul. The repeated question, "Real, I ask for real," highlights a genuine hunger for authenticity and truth, a desire to move beyond superficiality and encounter the very essence of existence, which is God Himself. The imagery of "the hands of YHWH form[ing] the clay" is a direct allusion to the Creator's power and intentionality in shaping humanity, as seen in Isaiah 64:8, where the prophet cries out, "But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hands."
The core of "Between 2 Worlds" lies in its honest portrayal of this internal divide. It acknowledges the difficulty of navigating the "thin" traffic of worldly distractions and carnal desires while simultaneously seeking a spiritual path. The ultimate aim, as articulated through the phrase "to reach the point of I am NOT," is a profound surrender of self, a dying to ego and worldly ambitions to be wholly consumed by Christ. This echoes Jesus' teaching in Matthew 16:25, "For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it." The repeated refrain of being "torn between 2 worlds" isn't a lament of indecision but a powerful description of the spiritual warfare every believer faces. It’s a call to recognize this inherent tension, not as a weakness, but as the fertile ground for transformation. The song’s message is a profound encouragement to embrace this struggle, for it is within this very crucible of spiritual awareness that true spiritual formation and the ultimate attainment of our God-given purpose takes place, a journey towards being more fully formed in the image of Christ.