Frank Edwards - Suddenly Lyrics
Lyrics
All around me
Was darkness very where
I looked left and right
Couldn’t find nobody to help
I cried and cried
And I shout so loud
Oh Jesus! Where are you
No, no, no, I couldn’t take it anymore
Suddenly, I can see the light
Shining bright
Suddenly, It’s raining again on me
Oh, oh, oh
Dry bones walking again
I can see the sunshine
I’m a new creation
Where would I have been
If you left me all alone
I can even know
You were with me all along
Yesterday, today, forever
You’re the same
You never change
Look at me I don’t even look
Like what I’ve been through
What you’ve done
I will give my all to you
Take it all as a living sacrifice
Emmanuel oh, Emmanuel oh
I will never ever, never ever
Never ever, let you go
Suddenly, I can see the light
Shining bright
Suddenly, It’s raining again on me
Oh, oh, oh
Dry bones walking again
I can see the sunshine
I’m a new creation
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I can feel the rain
I can see the sunshine
It’s raining on me
It’s raining on me
Let it rain, let it rain
Let it rain, let it rain
I can feel the rain
Ooh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Mo adupe (I am grateful)
I can feel Your love
All over me
Suddenly, the land is green
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Frank Edwards - Suddenly (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Frank Edwards' powerful single, "Suddenly," released on April 2, 2020, is a profound testament to the transformative power of divine intervention. The song vividly captures a moment of utter despair, where the narrator finds themselves enveloped in overwhelming darkness, devoid of any earthly aid. This initial state of distress, expressed through desperate cries, mirrors the biblical accounts of individuals facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, such as David in Psalm 13, who cries out, "How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?" The palpable sense of being alone and unable to endure any longer is a sentiment many can relate to, reflecting a universal human experience of reaching breaking point.
However, the narrative pivot in "Suddenly" is where its true power lies. The arrival of light, "shining bright," signifies an immediate and undeniable shift. This abrupt illumination and the subsequent "raining" upon the narrator, not of sorrow but of life-giving grace, evokes imagery akin to the blessings poured out on the faithful. The phrase "Dry bones walking again" directly references Ezekiel's vision in Ezekiel 37, where God breathes life into a valley of dry bones, symbolizing the restoration of a people spiritually dead to vibrant life through His spirit. This renewal is further emphasized by the "sunshine" and the declaration of being a "new creation," echoing the Apostle Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The song masterfully illustrates this biblical truth of complete spiritual rebirth.
The core message of "Suddenly" centers on an unwavering assurance of God's constant presence, even when unseen. The narrator's reflection, "Where would I have been if You left me all alone?" underscores a profound realization of divine faithfulness. This speaks to the promise in Hebrews 13:5 that God will "never leave you nor forsake you," a constant truth that transcends our fluctuating circumstances. The unwavering declaration, "Yesterday, today, forever, You’re the same," directly aligns with Malachi 3:6, "For I the Lord do not change." This immutability of God is the bedrock upon which the narrator's newfound strength and peace are built. The song beautifully articulates the incredible way God can transform our lives so profoundly that our past struggles become almost unrecognizable, leaving us looking like a testament to His redemptive work.
The commitment expressed in the latter part of the song, "What You’ve done, I will give my all to You, Take it all as a living sacrifice," is a deeply spiritual response to experiencing God's grace. This voluntary surrender and dedication are a direct echo of Romans 12:1: "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." The invocation of "Emmanuel," meaning "God with us," further solidifies the theme of His ever-present companionship. The fervent repetition of "I will never ever, never ever, never ever, let You go" is a powerful vow of devotion, born from a profound encounter with divine love. The song concludes with a joyous embracing of this divine presence, with the imagery of the land becoming green and the narrator feeling God's love "all over me," symbolizing a spiritual flourishing and abundant blessing. "Suddenly" is more than just a song; it's a declaration of faith, a testament to the astonishing power of God to turn darkness into light and despair into an unshakeable hope.