for KING & COUNTRY - Without You Lyrics
Released: 16 Sep 2014
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.*, is a profound exploration of human frailty and dependence, deeply rooted in a spiritual understanding of surrender and hope. The song doesn't shy away from acknowledging moments of profound weakness, where physical and emotional strength falters, leaving one teetering on the brink of despair. This vulnerability is powerfully conveyed as the narrator faces a metaphorical "ledge," a place of utter exhaustion and desperation. It is precisely in these moments of perceived defeat that the song pivots towards a pleading plea, not for a miraculous, immediate cure, but for "just enough strength to make it through" and "a little relief, just a moment of peace." This echoes the sentiment of the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where he recounts God's response to his plea concerning his "thorn in the flesh": "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." The song's core message is a confession of utter reliance on a divine presence, articulating a desire so deep that life without this connection is simply unimaginable.
The turning point in the song arrives with the recognition that even the most painful trials can be catalysts for spiritual clarity. The "thorn in my side," which causes suffering and sting, ultimately serves to "open these eyes," revealing a truth that was previously obscured. This perspective aligns with James 1:2-4, which encourages believers to "consider it pure joy, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." The act of being brought "to my knees," not in defeat but in gratitude, signifies a profound humility and an acknowledgment of divine sovereignty, mirroring David's posture in Psalm 51:17: "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." The repeated refrain, urging to "dance a little, laugh a little, and hope a little more," is not a call to superficiality but a testament to the resilience that faith instills, finding joy and anticipation even amidst hardship. This is beautifully captured in Nehemiah 8:10, which reminds us that "the joy of the Lord is your strength." The song’s climactic moments feature a voice from "the other side"—a clear allusion to the divine—offering the reassuring command, "Hold fast, love last." This echoes the enduring power of God's love, which remains constant through all seasons, just as the Apostle Paul writes in Romans 8:38-39, assuring that "neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." "Without You" is therefore a powerful anthem of faith, celebrating the truth that even in our weakest moments, our dependence on God is our greatest strength, and His presence is the source of enduring hope and life itself.