Hillsong Young And Free - High And Lows Lyrics
Lyrics
VERSE 1:
When it feels like the dark
Lingers longer than the night
When the shadows feel like giants
Are You chasing me down
VERSE 2:
Tell me where could I run
From Your light
Where could I hide
Hemmed within Your precious thoughts
There’s no hiding from Your love
CHORUS 1:
Highs and lows
Lord You’re with me either way it goes
Should I rise or should I fall
Even so
Lord Your mercy is an even flow
You’re too good to let me go
VERSE 3:
Should I dance on the heights
Or make my bed among the depths
Your mercy waits at every end
Like You planned it from the start
VERSE 4:
Should the dawn come with wings
Or find me far-side of the sea
There Your hand still fastens me
Ever closer to Your heart
CHORUS 2:
Highs and lows
Lord You’re with me either way it goes
Should I rise or should I fall
Even so
Lord Your mercy is an even flow
Should I rise or should I fall
You are faithful through it all
You’re too good to let me go
CHORUS 3:
Highs and lows
You surround me either way it goes
Should I rise or should I fall
Lord You’re with me through it all
Highs and lows
In the rhythms of Your grace I know
Should I rise or should I fall
You are faithful through it all
And You’re too good to let me go
Video
Highs & Lows (Official Music Video) | Hillsong Young and Free
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Young & Free delivered a profound message with the release of "Highs and Lows" on December 12, 2019, offering a lyrical anchor for anyone navigating the unpredictable currents of life. The song immediately dives into the raw human experience of encountering prolonged periods of darkness, where shadows loom large and questions about divine presence surface. "When it feels like the dark lingers longer than the night, when the shadows feel like giants, are You chasing me down," the opening lines confess, resonating with moments when doubt feels overwhelming. This vulnerability quickly transitions into a powerful affirmation, reflecting the ancient truth found in Psalm 139:7-10, which asks, "Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?" The song’s response echoes this divine reality, recognizing that escape from God’s all-encompassing light and love is impossible because we are "hemmed within Your precious thoughts," leaving "no hiding from Your love." It is a beautiful acknowledgment that God's pursuit is not one of judgment, but of unwavering affection.
The very heart of "Highs and Lows" beats with the profound assurance that the Divine remains present through every twist and turn of our existence. The recurring chorus declares, "Highs and lows, Lord You’re with me either way it goes, should I rise or should I fall." This statement encapsulates the essence of biblical promises found in passages like Deuteronomy 31:6, where God assures, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." The lyrics further emphasize that God's mercy flows consistently, "an even flow," regardless of our circumstances. This mercy is not earned but freely given, a continuous stream that never depletes, highlighting a God "too good to let me go"—a powerful echo of Jesus' words in John 10:28 that no one can snatch us out of His hand. It speaks to a divine commitment that transcends human failing and fickle emotions, rooting our security in God's unchanging character.
The song then explores the breadth of human experience, from moments of celebration to depths of despair. "Should I dance on the heights or make my bed among the depths," it posits, immediately affirming that "Your mercy waits at every end, like You planned it from the start." This perspective suggests a sovereign God whose meticulous love orchestrates moments of grace and comfort even in the most challenging situations, reminding us of Jeremiah 29:11, where God declares His plans for hope and a future. The imagery continues, traversing geographical and metaphorical distances: "Should the dawn come with wings or find me far-side of the sea," and still, "There Your hand still fastens me, ever closer to Your heart." This evokes the same omni-present hand described in Psalm 139:9-10, demonstrating that no matter how far one might feel or wander, God's grip remains firm, lovingly drawing us back into His embrace. This steadfastness confirms a God who is intimately involved and continuously faithful, a truth powerfully expressed in 2 Timothy 2:13, "If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself." The song culminates in a triumphant declaration of grace, recognizing that in the "rhythms of Your grace," we are surrounded, faithful through it all, and truly "too good to let me go." This message is an encouraging anthem for anyone seeking spiritual resilience, affirming that even when life presents its greatest challenges, God’s unwavering presence, mercy, and faithfulness remain a constant, securing us in His love.