Plumb - Everywhere Lyrics
Lyrics
Turn it inside out so I can see The part of you that's Drifting over me And when I wake you're Never there But when I sleep You're everywhere You're everywhere
Just tell me how I got this far Just tell me why you're here And who you are 'Cause every time I look You're never there And every time I sleep You're always there 'Cause you're everywhere to me And when I close my eyes It's you I see You're everything I know That makes me believe I'm not alone I'm not alone
I recognize the way You make me feel It's hard to think that You might not be real I sense it now The water's getting deep I try to wash the pain Away from me Away from me 'Cause you're everywhere to me And when I close my eyes It's you I see You're everything I know That makes me believe I'm not alone I'm not alone I am not alone Whoa, oh, oooh, oh
And when I touch your hand It's then I understand The beauty that's within It's now that we begin You always light my way I hope there never comes a day No matter where I go I always feel you so 'Cause you're everywhere to me And when I close my eyes It's you I see You're everything I know That makes me believe I'm not alone 'Cause you're everywhere to me And when I catch my breath It's you I breathe You're everything I know That makes me believe I'm not alone You're in everyone I see So tell me Do you see me?
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Everywhere
Meaning & Inspiration
Plumb’s "Everywhere," released on April 13, 2024, as part of the *Candycoatedwaterdrops Reimagined* album, immediately immerses us in a profound spiritual exploration. This song acts as a contemporary psalm, articulating the complex experience of encountering the divine: a presence often intangible in the waking world, yet overwhelmingly real in moments of deep reflection or spiritual surrender. It speaks to a divine companion who is both elusive and utterly pervasive, challenging our perceptions and inviting us into a deeper walk of faith.
The lyrics open with a yearning to "Turn it inside out so I can see / The part of you that's drifting over me," revealing an earnest desire to comprehend the spiritual influence that permeates existence. The subsequent paradox – "when I wake you're never there, but when I sleep you're everywhere" – beautifully captures the omnipresence of God. While the visible world often distracts from His immediate manifestation, faith affirms His constant, enveloping presence, a truth echoed powerfully in Psalm 139:7-10, where the psalmist declares, "Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there." Plumb’s words give voice to the universal human search for meaning, pleading, "Just tell me how I got this far, just tell me why you're here, and who you are." This echoes the ancient quest for identity and purpose found only in our Creator, who "knows the plans He has for us... to give us a future and a hope" (Jeremiah 29:11).
This divine connection, although sometimes unseen, solidifies into a powerful conviction that "makes me believe I'm not alone." The phrase "when I close my eyes, it's you I see" speaks not of physical sight, but of a spiritual perception that transcends the material, a revelation accessible through faith. This certainty in an ever-present God dismantles the fear of isolation, aligning with Christ’s promise, "I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matthew 28:20). It’s a profound assurance that even when worldly circumstances feel isolating, God’s companionship is constant, a steadfast truth that Isaiah 41:10 reiterates: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God."
The song then ventures into the raw vulnerability of faith, acknowledging the struggle when "it's hard to think that you might not be real." This honest wrestling with doubt is a relatable human experience, validating the very journey of belief. As the journey deepens, depicted by "the water's getting deep," there’s an impulse to find solace and healing: "I try to wash the pain away from me." This resonates with the biblical promise of God as our comforter and redeemer, who "is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18), and who walks with us through life’s tumultuous waters, ensuring they will not overwhelm us (Isaiah 43:2).
A pivotal moment of clarity arrives with the imagery of connection: "And when I touch your hand, it's then I understand / The beauty that's within / It's now that we begin." This symbolic touch represents an intimate encounter, a moment of spiritual communion that illuminates the inherent beauty of God's presence and sparks a fresh start. This divine guidance is depicted as a perpetual light, "You always light my way," echoing Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path," and Jesus's declaration, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness" (John 8:12). The longing for this light to never cease, "I hope there never comes a day," underscores a deep desire for continuous spiritual connection, regardless of life's path.
Ultimately, the song crescendos into a declaration of absolute divine pervasive influence: "you're everywhere to me / And when I catch my breath, it's you I breathe." This profound intimacy positions God as the very essence of life, the source of every inhale, reminiscent of Acts 17:28 which states, "For in him we live and move and have our being." The realization that "You're in everyone I see" expands this omnipresence beyond personal experience, acknowledging God's imago Dei in all humanity and creation. The tender, culminating question, "So tell me, do you see me?" is a heartfelt plea for personal recognition within this vast, boundless divine presence, a longing for the infinite Creator to know and acknowledge the individual soul, just as Psalm 139:1-4 assures us, "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar." Plumb’s "Everywhere" is a stirring anthem of faith, beautifully articulating the constant, intimate, and all-encompassing presence of God, a message that deeply resonates and encourages all who seek solace and meaning in their spiritual journey.