Lyrics
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary,
When troubles come and my heart burdened be.
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
Chorus
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up.. to more than I can be.
There is no life - no life without this hunger
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly
But when you come and I am filled with wonder
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
And I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up.. to more than I can be
You raise me up.. to more than I can be
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Meaning & Inspiration
The Selah rendition of You Raise Me Up centers on weakness, weariness, and the quiet hope of being lifted beyond personal limits. The opening images a heart burdened by trouble and waiting in silence for company. The chorus turns that stillness into a vision of renewed strength: standing on mountains, walking on stormy seas, and finding stability on the shoulders of another.
The song does not define every detail of the one who raises the weary person, so any Scriptural connection is best stated cautiously. Its movement from exhaustion to strength can recall the image in Isaiah of God renewing those who wait for him. The final glimpse of eternity adds a quiet dimension of hope to a song about endurance, companionship, and transformation.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 40:31 The passage describes renewed strength for those who wait on the Lord.
- Psalm 46:1 The psalm calls God a refuge and present help in trouble.