Kirby Kaple - Always On The Way Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
I've been running and running
And running and getting nowhere
I've been stumbling searching for
Something but I don't know what
Holding back tears holding my breath
Waiting for my heart
To catch up with my head
I've been running and running
And running and getting nowhere
Chorus
If You're a lamp unto my feet
Would You turn the light up
If You're everything I need
Then come be enough
If You're who You say You are
And if You do what You say
I'll hold on
But I hope You're on the way
Verse 2
I've been wondering
If all my time was wasted on this
I've been trying to make sense
Of it all was there something I missed
I'm just doing the things
I know how to do
Trying my best to make'em feel true
I've been wondering if all
My time was wasted on this
Chorus
If You're a lamp unto my feet
Would You turn the light up
If You're everything I need
Oh then come be enough
If You're who You say You are
And if You do what You say
I'll hold on
But I hope You're on the way
Bridge
I'm tuning in I'm coming back
Heart online feet in the grass
I'm waking up I'm coming to
All along It was me not you
Refrain
You're always on the way
You're always on the way
Chorus
If You're a lamp unto my feet
Would You turn the light up
If You're everything I need
Then come be enough
If You're who You say You are
And if You do what You say
I'll hold on
But I hope You're on the way
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Kirby Kaple - Always On The Way (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Kirby Kaple's "Always On The Way," released as a single on February 23, 2024, offers a profoundly spiritual journey through a landscape of doubt and unwavering hope. The song delves into the human struggle of feeling lost and searching for meaning, a sentiment beautifully captured in its opening lines, "I've been running and running and getting nowhere." This initial vulnerability speaks to a universal experience of seeking, often without clear direction, a feeling echoed in verses about stumbling and trying to make sense of it all. The artist grapples with the fear that their efforts might have been in vain, questioning if something essential was missed. This internal questioning resonates with the biblical narrative of individuals wrestling with faith and purpose, much like the Psalmist who declared, "My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning" (Psalm 130:6). The chorus, however, pivots from introspection to supplication, directly addressing the divine with poignant questions: "If You're a lamp unto my feet, would You turn the light up? If You're everything I need, then come be enough." This plea draws directly from Scripture, specifically the metaphor of God's word as a guiding light, as stated in Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." The demand for God to "be enough" is a powerful confession of reliance, aligning with the principle that in our weakness, His strength is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9).
The turning point arrives with the bridge, where Kaple undergoes a profound realization: "All along it was me not you." This moment of self-awareness is critical, shifting the focus from external circumstances to internal responsibility. It’s a recognition of personal shortcomings and a readiness to return to a faithful path. This awakening mirrors the Prodigal Son's realization that his true home was with his father, leading him to "come to his senses" (Luke 15:17). The refrain, "You're always on the way," becomes the anthem of this newfound perspective. It’s not a passive waiting, but an active understanding of God’s constant presence and faithful movement in our lives, even when we don't perceive it. This concept is deeply rooted in the promises of God’s unwavering faithfulness, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6, which encourages, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." The song concludes by returning to the chorus, but with a transformed understanding. The hopeful anticipation of God's arrival is now underscored by the assurance that He is, in fact, already present and working. "Always On The Way" ultimately serves as an inspiring reminder that even in our most disoriented moments, a profound and ever-present divine grace is guiding us home, His faithfulness a constant, even when our perception falters.