for KING & COUNTRY - Shoulders Lyrics
Released: 16 Sep 2014
Lyrics
When confusion's my companion
And despair holds me for ransom
I will feel no fear
I know that You are near
When I'm caught deep in the valley
With chaos for my company
I'll find my comfort here
'Cause I know that You are near
[Chorus]
My help comes from You
You're right here, pulling me through
You carry my weakness, my sickness, my brokenness all on Your shoulders
Your shoulders
My help comes from You
You are my rest, my rescue
I don't have to see to believe that You're lifting me up on Your shoulders
Your shoulders
You mend what once was shattered
And You turn my tears to laughter
Your forgiveness is my fortress
Oh Your mercy is relentless
[Chorus]
My help comes from You
You're right here, pulling me through
You carry my weakness, my sickness, my brokenness all on Your shoulders
Your shoulders
My help comes from You
You are my rest, my rescue
I don't have to see to believe that You're lifting me up on Your shoulders
Your shoulders
My help is from You
Don't have to see it to believe it
My help is from you
Don't have to see it, 'cause I know, 'cause I know it's true
My help is from You
Don't have to see it to believe it
My help is from you
Don't have to see it, 'cause I know, 'cause I know it's true
[Chorus]
My help comes from You
You're right here, pulling me through
You carry my weakness, my sickness, my brokenness all on Your shoulders
Your shoulders
My help comes from You
You are my rest, my rescue
I don't have to see to believe that You're lifting me up on Your shoulders
Your shoulders
My help is from You
Don't have to see it to believe it
My help is from you
Don't have to see it, 'cause I know, 'cause I know it's true
[x3]
My help is from You
Trying to see it to believe it
My help is from you
Trying to see it, 'cause I know, 'cause I know it's true
Video
for KING + COUNTRY - Shoulders (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on March 20, 2015, "Shoulders" by for KING + COUNTRY arrived as a powerful anthem of hope and divine reliance, a message deeply rooted in the comforting truths of Scripture. The song centers on the profound understanding that we are never alone in our struggles, that a benevolent Creator bears our burdens with us. It speaks to the human experience of feeling overwhelmed, of carrying weights that seem too heavy to manage, and offers a celestial perspective on these challenges. This is not a song about stoic independence, but rather about the liberating surrender to a God who actively participates in our lives, a God whose strength is made perfect in our weakness. The core of "Shoulders" resonates with the promise found in Philippians 4:6-7, which urges us to not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present our requests to God, and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard our hearts and our minds in Christ Jesus. The song's message echoes the tender imagery of God's unwavering support, reminiscent of Psalm 55:22, which instructs us to "cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." The lyrical exploration of carrying our load finds a direct parallel in the words of Jesus in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." This isn't a passive comfort; it’s an active invitation to participate in a divine partnership, where our heaviest trials are met with an infinite capacity for support. The band’s delivery amplifies this, conveying a sense of gentle but firm reassurance, urging listeners to recognize that the very One who fashioned the universe holds us in His hands, intimately aware of every struggle and every silent plea. The song effectively communicates that true strength is found not in resisting our challenges alone, but in leaning into the divine presence that shoulders our load, offering a peace that surpasses our understanding and a hope that sustains us through every season.