for KING & COUNTRY - Without You Lyrics
Lyrics
What do you do when you don't get better?
Strong arms get too, get too weak to hold her
Oh God, give me just enough strength to make it through
Sleepless, this madness is walking me out to the ledge
And stands there beside me, shivering out on the edge
And oh God all I, all I ask is a little relief, just a moment of peace
I don't want to live without you
I'm not ready to live without you
So let's dance a little, laugh a little, and hope a little more
'Cause I don't want to live without you, without you
This thorn in my side, though it cuts and stings me
Has opened these eyes, I've never seen so clearly
And oh God, I thank You, 'cause You bring me to my knees
Back on my knees
I don't want to live without you
I'm not ready to live without you
So let's dance a little, laugh a little, and hope a little more
Yes, let's dance a little, laugh a little, and hope a little more
'Cause I don't wanna live without you, without you
I heard a voice from the other side singing,
"Hold fast, love last"
As winter turns into summertime singing,
"Hold fast, love last"
I heard a voice from the other side singing,
"Hold fast, love last"
As winter turns into summertime singing,
"Hold fast"
So let's dance a little, laugh a little, and hope a little more
Yes, let's dance a little, laugh a little, and hope a little more
'Cause I don't want to live without you
No, I don't wanna live without you, without you
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Meaning & Inspiration
"Without You," from for KING & COUNTRY's 2014 album *Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong.*, resonates deeply as a testament to the profound human experience of facing overwhelming adversity and finding strength not in oneself, but in a higher power and the enduring presence of love. The song paints a vivid picture of despair, where physical and emotional strength falters, leaving the narrator teetering on the brink. The plea, "Oh God, give me just enough strength to make it through," is a raw and honest cry for help, echoing the sentiments found in Psalm 22:11: "Be not far from me, for trouble is near, and there is none to help." The lyrical journey through sleepless nights and the feeling of being pushed to the precipice (“walking me out to the ledge”) speaks to a spiritual and emotional battle, a common struggle for many who face trials.
However, the song masterfully shifts from desperation to a profound realization of dependence. The repeated declaration, "I don't want to live without you," isn't just a romantic sentiment; it's a recognition of a spiritual void that only the divine can fill. This echoes the words of Jesus in John 15:5, "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." The narrator finds that even in their weakness, a "thorn in my side" has paradoxically opened their eyes to a clarity they'd never known, a theme reminiscent of Paul’s experience with his own affliction, as described in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: "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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." This surrender brings them to their knees, not in defeat, but in a posture of humble gratitude and reliance, as stated in the lyrics, "And oh God, I thank You, 'cause You bring me to my knees."
The turning point in the song arrives with the ethereal voices singing, "Hold fast, love last." This refrain offers a powerful message of perseverance, drawing parallels to the biblical exhortation in 1 Corinthians 13:7, which describes love as "bearing all things, believing all things, hoping all things, enduring all things." The imagery of winter turning into summertime symbolizes the transformative power of hope and faith, the assurance that even in the bleakest seasons, a brighter future awaits. The repeated invitation, "So let's dance a little, laugh a little, and hope a little more," is not a denial of the pain, but a conscious choice to embrace life and find joy amidst the struggle, a practice encouraged in Philippians 4:4: "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice." "Without You" ultimately serves as an anthem for those navigating difficult times, reminding us that true strength is found in acknowledging our limitations and placing our trust in the unwavering love and sufficiency of God.