Hulvey - Anchor Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
I don't have it all together but Jesus I got You
I've realized how weak I am, yeah, I need You to get me through
Who am I? I've wasted so much time
Listening to all of the lies
But in Your light that's where I shine
C'mon, c'mon
Pre-Chorus
When I feel worthless
You say I'm worth it, yeah
Chorus
You are my rock in the storm
You are my shelter
You are that light through the door
You are my anchor
You pick my heart off the floor
You give my soul a home
I am enough in Your arms
You are my anchor
Oh-oh-oh-oh
You are my anchor
Oh-oh-oh-oh
You are my anchor
Verse 2
I'm honestly nothing without You, so why do I still try to doubt You?
It's not about talking about You, it's building my whole life around You
You are the anchor that holds me down
Whole world trying to slow me down
I just need You to show me now
Show me now, show me now
How to love You with everything
To lay down all my inner pain
Put all the trust in Your name
Take my life and the center stage
This a broken anthem
We surrender with our hands up
On my knees for the King, I can feel the breeze
You are the answer
Pre-Chorus
When I feel worthless, when I feel worthless
You say I'm worth it, yeah, worth it, yeah, yeah, yeah
Chorus
You are my rock in the storm
You are my shelter
You are that light through the door
You are my anchor
You pick my heart off the floor (Off the floor)
You give my soul a home (Soul a home)
I am enough in Your arms
You are my anchor
Oh-oh-oh-oh
You are my anchor
Oh-oh-oh-oh
You are my anchor
Oh-oh-oh-oh
You are my anchor, woah-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
You are my anchor
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Hulvey - Anchor (Official Visual)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on February 21, 2020, Hulvey's track "Anchor" immediately sets a tone of introspection and reliance amidst turbulent times. The song delves into the universal human experience of facing difficulties and uncertainty, portraying life as a journey navigating unpredictable waves and storms. It captures that feeling of being tossed about, seeking something solid to hold onto when everything else feels unstable. The central theme isn't just about acknowledging the struggle, but about identifying where true security can be found, shifting the focus from the chaos of the circumstances to the steadfastness of a reliable source of hope and stability.
Musically, the song creates an atmosphere that mirrors this theme. The production builds a sense of movement, perhaps like waves, with a foundation that feels grounded, providing a sonic representation of the anchor itself. Hulvey's delivery is earnest and transparent, communicating vulnerability but ultimately resolving into a declaration of trust. There's a conversational quality to his voice that makes the message feel personal and relatable, inviting the listener into the narrative of seeking and finding that essential stability. The track doesn't shy away from the reality of hardship, yet it consistently points towards a resolution beyond the immediate struggle, offering a sense of calm that comes from knowing where your hope is fixed.
This powerful imagery of an anchor finds profound resonance in Scripture, particularly in Hebrews 6:19, which describes hope as "an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." The song beautifully translates this biblical concept into a contemporary context, illustrating how faith in God serves as that unshakeable anchor when the storms of life threaten to overwhelm us. Just as a physical anchor keeps a ship steady in rough seas, spiritual hope grounded in the character and promises of God provides stability for our inner selves amidst trials. Passages like Psalm 46:1 remind us that "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble," echoing the song's message that when the world feels shaky, He remains our firm ground. Similarly, Jeremiah 17:7-8 speaks of those who trust in the Lord being like a tree planted by water, whose roots reach deep and who does not fear when heat comes, remaining fruitful – a powerful picture of enduring stability rooted in divine trust. The song serves as a reminder that even when facing the kind of trials described in James 1:2-4, where faith is tested, our response can be one of perseverance because our hope is anchored in something eternal and unchanging. Hulvey's "Anchor" effectively captures this timeless biblical truth, making the abstract concept of hope tangible and demonstrating that in the midst of life's inevitable storms, our security is not found in our own strength or external circumstances, but in fixing our trust in the unmoving character of God, who truly is the anchor for our souls.