Gungor - Brother Moon Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
Brother moon
Shine down your light on us tonight
Show us the love of God
Sister sun you bring out the day
You're shining the light of God on your face today
Maker of it all
You provide it all
In You we live
In You we move
In You we have our being
You're glorious
You're holding us together all together
Brother wind your clouds and your storms
You're breathing the breath of God in your lungs for us
Mother earth, you're giving us life with God's open hand you always provide
For us
Maker of it all
You provide it all
In You we live
In You we move
In You we have our being
You're glorious
You're holding us together all together
You are everything good, you are everything beautiful
You are everything, you're everything
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Gungor - Brother Moon
Meaning & Inspiration
Gungor’s "Brother Moon," released on June 4, 2014, unfolds as a profound meditation on the omnipresence and sustaining power of God, using the natural world as a vivid canvas for divine revelation. The song's essence lies in its tender personification of creation’s elements – moon, sun, wind, and earth – not as deities themselves, but as beloved siblings and mothers in a cosmic family, each bearing witness to the Creator. It’s a call to observe the world around us and recognize the fingerprints of God in every detail, urging us to see the "love of God," "light of God," and "breath of God" manifested through the very fabric of existence.
The true beauty of the song's message emerges from its consistent declaration that God is the "Maker of it all" and the ultimate provider. The moon reflects His love, the sun His glorious light, the wind His very breath, and the earth His open hand, giving us life and sustenance. This perspective deeply resonates with biblical truth, echoing passages like Psalm 19:1, which states, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." It reminds us that creation is not a random occurrence but a purposeful design, constantly testifying to an intelligent, loving, and generous Creator. Even the most powerful and seemingly chaotic elements, such as the wind's clouds and storms, are portrayed as conduits through which God's life-giving breath flows, suggesting His sovereign control over all things, bringing both change and renewal.
A cornerstone of the song's theological depth is the direct quotation, "In You we live, In You we move, In You we have our being." This line, taken directly from Acts 17:28, represents Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill, where he challenges the Athenians’ idolatry by pointing to the one true God who is not distant but intimately involved in the very existence of humanity. It powerfully asserts our absolute dependence on God for every breath, every heartbeat, every moment of consciousness. This isn't just a poetic statement; it's a foundational truth of Christian faith, reminding us that our very existence is tethered to Him. Following this declaration, the song proclaims, "You're glorious, You're holding us together all together," a potent affirmation of God's magnificent majesty and His crucial role as the unifying force of the universe. This brings to mind Colossians 1:17, which declares concerning Christ, "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together," highlighting the divine power that maintains cosmic order and coherence.
The song culminates in a sweeping affirmation of God’s character: "You are everything good, you are everything beautiful, You are everything, you're everything." This profound statement encapsulates the biblical understanding of God as the source of all excellence and beauty, from whom "every good and perfect gift is from above" (James 1:17). It transcends a mere list of attributes, declaring God’s comprehensive nature as the sum total of all that is virtuous and aesthetically pleasing. "Brother Moon" thus serves as an invitation to a deeper relationship with God, encouraging a contemplative engagement with His creation that ultimately leads to worship of the One who is both transcendent, dwelling beyond all things, and immanent, intimately present within them. It inspires a renewed sense of wonder and gratitude, fostering a consciousness of God's constant, enveloping presence in our lives and in the world around us.