Lauren Daigle - Still Rolling Stones Lyrics
Lyrics
Out of the shadows
Bound for the gallows
A dead man walking
Till love came calling
Rise up (rise up)
Rise up (rise up)
Six feet under
I thought it was over
An answer to prayer
The voice of a Savior
Rise up (rise up)
Rise up (rise up)
All at once I came alive
This beating heart, these open eyes
The grave let go
The darkness should have known
(You're still rolling rolling, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
Now that You saved me
I sing 'cause You gave me
A song of revival
I put it on vinyl
Rise up (rise up)
Rise up (rise up)
I once was blinded
But now I see it
I've heard about the power
And now I believe it
Rise up (rise up)
Rise up (rise up)
All at once I came alive
This beating heart, these open eyes
The grave let go
The darkness should have known
(You're still rolling rolling, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
I thought that I was too far gone
For everything I've done wrong
Yeah, I'm the one who dug this grave
But You called my name
You called my name
I thought that I was too far gone
For everything I've done wrong
Yeah, I'm the one who dug this grave
But You called my name
You called my name
All at once I came alive
This beating heart, these open eyes
The grave let go
The darkness should have known
(You're still rolling rolling, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
(You're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones (you're still rolling, rolling)
(You're still rolling rolling oh, you're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling rolling
(You're still rolling rolling oh)
You're still rolling stones
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Lauren Daigle - Still Rolling Stones (Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Still Rolling Stones" by Lauren Daigle is a powerful anthem of transformation and resurrection, drawing heavily on themes of overcoming despair and finding new life. The song paints a vivid picture of a journey from darkness and what feels like inevitable death, described through stark imagery like being "out of the shadows," "bound for the gallows," and "six feet under." This initial state is portrayed as one of being lost and without hope, a "dead man walking."
The narrative shifts dramatically with the intervention of a redemptive force, referred to as "love" and "the voice of a Savior." This turning point marks the moment of rescue, described as an "answer to prayer." The lyrics emphasize a sudden and profound change, where the individual "came alive" with a "beating heart" and "open eyes." The imagery of "the grave let go" powerfully conveys the idea of being freed from something that held them captive, something the darkness itself was apparently powerless to prevent.
The central theme of the song, highlighted in the repeated chorus, is the enduring power of this redemptive force, symbolized by the act of "rolling stones." This powerful phrase speaks to the ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, referencing the biblical narrative of the stone rolled away from the tomb, signifying resurrection and the defeat of death. The song becomes a testament to this ongoing power and its capacity to bring about revival, leading the singer to share this experience through music.
The lyrics also touch on acknowledging personal fault, stating, "I'm the one who dug this grave," yet emphasizing that despite feeling "too far gone" for past wrongs, rescue came when a name was called. This highlights the grace and unconditional nature of the saving power described. The song culminates in a declaration of belief and continued trust in the force that is still capable of performing miraculous acts, continuing to "roll stones" and bring life out of death.