Matthew West - Forever And Beyond Lyrics
Lyrics
I take the pieces of my broken heart
I place them in your hands
Cause I need answers, and I need reasons
But only you could understand
Right now I feel like these walls are closing in
And I'd give anything to feel your peace within
If I could reach, reach above the clouds
Higher than the rain could find me
And I would reach, reach beyond the stars
Into a place where love will last forever and beyond
For every trial I am facing it only brings me back to you
Cause I believe in a place called heaven where all my hopes
and all my dreams will come true
And every tear will be a million miles away
But until then I will be dreaming of the day
When I would reach, reach above the clouds
Higher than the rain could find me
And I will reach, reach beyond the stars
Into a place where love will last forever and beyond
I raise my hands and lift my eyes and let your spirit carry me
You lift me up into the sky you give me wings
I will reach, reach above the clouds
Higher than the rain could find me
And I will reach, reach beyond the stars
Into a place where love will last forever
You take me to the place where love will last forever and beyond
Video
Matthew West - Mended (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Matthew West's "Forever and Beyond," released as part of his 2016 album *Mended*, dives headfirst into the raw vulnerability of human struggle and the unwavering hope found in divine trust. The song doesn't shy away from the weight of brokenness; instead, it immediately places shattered pieces into God's capable hands, acknowledging a profound need for answers and understanding that only the Creator can truly provide. This act of surrender resonates deeply with the biblical principle of casting our anxieties on Him, as 1 Peter 5:7 encourages: "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." The lyrics vividly capture a feeling of being overwhelmed, with walls closing in and an intense longing for inner peace. This speaks to the disciples' experience in Mark 4:38, where they cried out to Jesus amidst the storm, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?" West's plea for peace within echoes that same desperate desire for a divine presence to calm the internal tempests.
The core of "Forever and Beyond" lies in its soaring declaration of seeking something eternal, a place beyond earthly limitations. The imagery of reaching above the clouds and beyond the stars signifies a yearning for God's perfect kingdom, a concept consistently presented in Scripture as a realm of ultimate peace and unending love. This aspiration aligns with the promise of a heavenly home where suffering ceases, as depicted in Revelation 21:4: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." The song beautifully articulates that even amidst present trials, the faithful are drawn back to God, recognizing Him as the source of hope and the fulfillment of dreams. This enduring faith in the face of adversity is a testament to the power of believing in the unseen, a cornerstone of Christian devotion. The surrender articulated in the lifting of hands and eyes, and allowing His spirit to carry, is a powerful depiction of relying on God's strength, mirroring the psalmist's declaration in Psalm 23:4: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." Ultimately, "Forever and Beyond" is a profound anthem of faith, a reminder that even when we feel lost in the storm, God's love offers a destination of perfect peace that lasts eternally.