Elevation Worship - Here Again (Paradoxology) Lyrics
Lyrics
Can't go back to the beginning
Can't control what tomorrow will bring
But I know here in the middle
Is the place where You promise to be
I'm not enough unless You come
Will You meet me here again?
'Cause all I want is all You are
Will You meet me here again?
As I walk now through the valley
Let Your love rise above every fear
Like the sun shaping the shadow
In my weakness, Your glory appears
I'm not enough unless You come
Will You meet me here again?
'Cause all I want is all You are
Will You meet me here again?
I'm not enough unless You come
Will You meet me here again?
'Cause all I want is all You are
Will You meet me here again?
Not for a minute was I forsaken
The Lord is in this place
The Lord is in this place
Come Holy Spirit, dry bones awaken
The Lord is in this place
The Lord is in this place
Not for a minute was I forsaken
The Lord is in this place
The Lord is in this place
Come Holy Spirit, dry bones awaken
The Lord is in this place
The Lord is in this place
How awesome is this place
How awesome is this place
I know the Lord is in this place
The Lord is in this place
Oh, the Lord is in this place
Oh, the Lord is in this place
I'm not enough unless You come
Will You meet me here again?
'Cause all I want is all You are
Will You meet me here again?
Video
Here Again (Paradoxology) | Official Music Video | Elevation Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Elevation Worship's "Here Again (Paradoxology)," released on April 15, 2019, offers a profound theological reflection framed within a powerful worship anthem. The song’s genesis lies in a deeply relatable human experience: the tension between our finite present and an uncertain future, contrasted with the enduring promise of divine presence. The lyricist grapples with the inability to rewind to beginnings or perfectly predict tomorrows, finding solace not in control, but in the immutable truth that God’s faithfulness is resident in the "middle," the present moment. This echoes the sentiment found in Deuteronomy 31:8, where Moses reassures the Israelites, "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be discouraged or terrified." The central plea, "Will You meet me here again?" isn't a sign of doubt, but rather a fervent desire for continued communion with the divine, acknowledging our inherent inadequacy apart from God’s enabling grace. This vulnerability is reminiscent of the Apostle Paul’s declaration in 2 Corinthians 12:9, "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." The song expertly navigates the challenges of life's valleys, praying for God's love to eclipse fear, just as the sun dispels shadows. This imagery powerfully conveys the transformative nature of faith, where even in our weakest moments, God's glory is made manifest, aligning with the biblical narrative of divine strength revealed through human frailty, as seen in 1 Corinthians 1:27, "But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong."
The latter portion of the song shifts into a declaration of established truth, particularly the unwavering presence of God. Lines such as "Not for a minute was I forsaken" and "The Lord is in this place" powerfully affirm God’s constant, active involvement in our lives. This declaration directly addresses the anxieties the song opens with, assuring the listener that in all circumstances, God remains. The invocation, "Come Holy Spirit, dry bones awaken," is a direct appeal to the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit, drawing parallels to Ezekiel's vision in chapter 37 of the Old Testament, where God breathes life into a valley of dry bones, symbolizing spiritual resurrection and restoration. The repeated affirmation, "How awesome is this place / I know the Lord is in this place," serves as a powerful act of worship and a reminder that the sacred is not confined to a specific location, but is resident wherever God's people gather in faith, or even in solitary contemplation. The song, therefore, acts as both a prayer for renewed encounter and a declaration of God’s immanent reality, ultimately encouraging listeners to recognize and embrace God's presence in the midst of their present circumstances, finding sufficiency not in themselves, but in the boundless character of God.