Sidewalk Prophets - For You Tonight Lyrics
Lyrics
You think you're alone
But you're not alone
You carry the blame
Like it's your own
Time to say goodbye to all the fear
Don't you know that I am right here
Chorus:
My heart beats
For You tonight
We all need
Someone on our side
There is a hope
With arms open wide
For you tonight
You can't separate
The You from me
This is the way
It was made to be
I'll be reaching out forever, so
Take my hand, just let the rest go
Chorus
Whatever you go through
Know I'll never leave you
'Cause we're held together
By love that this world can't divide
Chorus
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Meaning & Inspiration
Released as part of Sidewalk Prophets' 2012 album, *Live Like That*, "For You Tonight" stands as a powerful testament to unwavering divine presence and affection. While the song doesn't delve into a specific narrative, its core message resonates deeply with the eternal truth of God's constant companionship and His profound love for humanity. The lyrics speak directly to anyone feeling isolated or burdened by guilt, assuring them, "You think you're alone, but you're not alone." This echoes the promise found in Deuteronomy 31:6, "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's invitation to "say goodbye to all the fear" and acknowledge that "I am right here" is a direct call to embrace the peace that comes from trusting in a God who is intimately aware of our struggles.
The heart of "For You Tonight" lies in its chorus, which declares, "My heart beats for You tonight." This powerful declaration of devotion is mirrored in the divine perspective of God's boundless love for us. Jesus Himself expressed this profound connection in John 15:9, "As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love." The song's emphasis on needing "someone on our side" and finding "hope with arms open wide" beautifully captures the essence of God's grace, which is always extended to us, irrespective of our circumstances. This aligns perfectly with the spirit of Ephesians 2:8-9, which states, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." The lyrics further solidify this unity, stating, "You can't separate the You from me," reflecting the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit that binds believers to God, as promised in Romans 8:38-39: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." The persistent offer to "take my hand, just let the rest go" is an invitation to surrender our anxieties and place our trust in God's unfailing strength, much like David's cry 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; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Ultimately, "For You Tonight" is a vibrant anthem of divine love, reminding every listener that they are seen, cherished, and never truly alone, held together by a love that transcends any earthly division, a love that is ever-present and eternally sufficient.