Here Be Lions - Better is One Day Lyrics
Lyrics
Lyrics
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere
Than thousands elsewhere
There’s no place we’d rather be
There’s no place we’d rather be than with You
There’s no other place we’d rather be
Than right here with You
There’s no other place we’d rather be
Than in Your presence
There’s no other place we’d rather be
Than right here with You
There’s no other place we’d rather be
Than in Your presence
There’s no other place we’d rather be
Than right here with You
There’s no other place we’d rather be
Than in Your presence
There’s no other place we’d rather be
Than right here with You
There’s no other place we’d rather be
Than in Your presence
There’s no other place we’d rather be
Than right here with You
There’s no other place we’d rather be
Than in Your presence
There’s no other place we’d rather be
Than right here with You
There’s no other place we’d rather be
Than in Your presence
In Your presence is fullness of joy
In Your presence is healing
In Your presence is peace
And everything we’ll ever need
And everything we’ll ever need
Is found in Your presence
Video
Better Is One Day - Here Be Lions (Official Live Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on April 9, 2021, as part of the live album *Still God, Still Good*, Here Be Lions’ "Better Is One Day" stands as a powerful declaration of devotion, echoing a timeless spiritual longing for the presence of God. The song draws deeply from a well of biblical truth, articulating a profound desire to dwell in God's house above all other earthly pursuits or accomplishments. It’s not a story of personal struggle leading to revelation, but rather a direct echo of scriptural sentiment, making its narrative universally relatable to anyone seeking a closer walk with the Divine.
The core message of "Better Is One Day" is beautifully articulated in its opening lines, proclaiming that "Better is one day in Your courts... than thousands elsewhere." This statement is a direct reflection of Psalm 84:10, which expresses a similar yearning: "For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness." The repeated emphasis on "Your courts" and "Your house" isn't merely architectural imagery; it represents the very dwelling place of God, the place where His glory resides and where His people commune with Him. It signifies a sanctuary of worship, protection, and intimacy, a place where the soul finds its truest satisfaction and purpose. The song posits a radical reordering of priorities, suggesting that even a fleeting moment in God's presence far surpasses an eternity spent in worldly comfort or success.
Further into the song, the declaration intensifies with the repeated affirmation, "There’s no place we’d rather be than with You... than in Your presence." This sentiment transcends mere preference; it speaks to a deep spiritual conviction, a fundamental understanding that true fulfillment is found exclusively in fellowship with the Creator. This echoes biblical truths found throughout Scripture, such as in Psalm 16:11, which states, "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." It speaks to the human soul's inherent design to seek and find solace, purpose, and joy only in its Source. The choice to be in God's presence isn't just a good option among many; it is the *only* option that truly satisfies the deepest longings of the heart, a testament to God being our ultimate refuge and desire, as articulated in Psalm 73:25-26: "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
The song culminates in a powerful declaration of the blessings found within this divine proximity: "In Your presence is fullness of joy / In Your presence is healing / In Your presence is peace / And everything we’ll ever need is found in Your presence." This concise yet profound summary encapsulates the holistic nature of God’s provision for those who seek Him. The "fullness of joy" is a spiritual delight that transcends circumstantial happiness, a gift bestowed by the Holy Spirit as described in Galatians 5:22. "Healing" speaks not only to physical restoration, but also to emotional, spiritual, and relational mending, reminding us that by His wounds we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). The "peace" offered is not merely the absence of conflict but the deep, abiding shalom that surpasses all understanding, as promised in Philippians 4:7 and spoken by Jesus in John 14:27: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." Finally, the comprehensive statement that "everything we'll ever need" is found in God's presence resonates deeply with Philippians 4:19, "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus," and 2 Corinthians 9:8, "And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work." "Better Is One Day" serves as a profound anthem for the soul, reminding and encouraging all who hear it to prioritize the pursuit of God's presence, for in Him alone do we find the entirety of our hope, comfort, and satisfaction.