Housefires - Look Around Lyrics
Lyrics
(feat. Cecily Hennigan)
LYRICS
Look Around
Verse 1
Not a word You speak is ever wasted
Not a promise You have left unkept
You are faithful to me through the ages Jesus, my Emmanuel
Not a single taste has disappointed
Not a glimpse of You has fallen short
You go far beyond my expectations Jesus, Jesus, always more
Chorus
What a privilege
What an honor Just to dwell within Your house In every season
In every hour Faithful then, faithful now
Verse 2
Years and years of goodness go before me
Miles and miles of mercy close behind In every battle, in every blessing Jesus, You've been on my side
Bridge
Look around, where you've come from
Look around, where you are now
Look around, lift your head up
Anything is possible
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“Look Around” featuring Mariah Adigun & Ryan Ellis
Video
Look Around feat. Cecily Hennigan | Housefires (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on April 21, 2023, Housefires' song "Look Around," featuring Cecily Hennigan, arrives as a contemplative and ultimately uplifting piece that invites us to shift our perspective from immediate circumstances to the enduring reality of God's presence and work in the world. At its heart, the song explores the biblical truth that even when life feels chaotic, overwhelming, or uncertain, taking a moment to "look around" with eyes of faith reveals evidence of God's faithfulness, power, and love all around us. It’s a message deeply rooted in scripture, recalling how the psalmist encourages us to consider God's wondrous works (Psalm 8:3-4, Psalm 46:8) or how Paul reminds us that God's invisible attributes are clearly seen in creation (Romans 1:20). The song skillfully uses its musical landscape—often building from a tender, introspective beginning to a fuller, more expansive sound—to mirror this shift in perspective, guiding the listener from perhaps feeling confined by their current view to recognizing the broader scope of God's activity. Cecily Hennigan's vocal performance is central to this, conveying a sense of vulnerability and searching that evolves into steadfast assurance, beautifully articulating the journey of faith the song depicts. Rather than offering platitudes, the song prompts an active engagement, a conscious decision to observe the world not just through human eyes, but through a lens informed by God's promises and past actions. This echoes biblical admonitions to fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, which is eternal (2 Corinthians 4:18), and to remember the Lord's mighty deeds (Psalm 77:11). The song encourages us to notice the small mercies, the undeniable beauty in creation, the moments of grace in human connection, and ultimately, the unwavering truth of God's character that remains constant despite fluctuating external conditions. It’s a powerful reminder that God is not distant or disengaged but is actively involved and perceivable if we train our eyes to see Him, much like Habakkuk was told to "look among the nations and observe" God doing something astonishing in his day (Habakkuk 1:5). "Look Around" serves as a musical invitation to pause, breathe, and behold the ways God is at work, offering comfort, strength, and renewed hope by directing our gaze towards the One who holds all things together, proving to be a deeply encouraging and biblically resonant worship offering.