The O.C. Supertones - Lift Me Up Lyrics
Lyrics
Lord, my god, in the morning
Show me how I can serve you today
Lord, my god, in the evening
Let my song rise up to you.
I know that you are holy,
I know that I'm unclean
And I'm afraid to come into your presence.
I know that I'm unworthy,
To call upon your name
From all the way down here.
So I say
Lift me up
From my lowly estate
Lift me up
Where I can see you clothed in majesty and light
(repeat)
If you'd saved even one man
Surely this is undeserved
But the saints by your mercy
Stand with you uncountable
Is this not amazing
Isn't your name grace
Aren't you the sovereign God of justice
Haven't we offended
Did we not crucify
Guess that we can only wonder why
So I say
Lift me up
From my lowly estate
Lift me up
Where I can see you clothed in majesty and light
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Lift Me Up
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in the year 2000 on the album *Loud and Clear*, The O.C. Supertones' "Lift Me Up" emerges as a profound spiritual plea, resonating with an honesty that is both humbling and incredibly encouraging. This track isn't just a collection of notes; it's a raw outpouring of a soul grappling with its own imperfections in the face of divine holiness. The song’s genesis seems rooted in a deep understanding of human frailty, as expressed in the opening verses, where the singer acknowledges their own uncleanness and unworthiness to approach the Almighty. This sentiment echoes the prophet Isaiah's reaction upon glimpsing God's glory, crying out, "Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and my dwelling among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!" (Isaiah 6:5). The repeated plea, "Lift me up from my lowly estate, lift me up where I can see You clothed in majesty and light," is a direct yearning for divine intervention, a desire to transcend personal sinfulness and experience God’s presence in His unblemished splendor.
The lyrical narrative then pivots to an astonishing recognition of grace, questioning the very concept of salvation. The lines, "If You'd saved even one man, surely this is undeserved," and reflections on "the saints by Your mercy" standing uncountable, speak to a bewildered awe at God's boundless generosity. This marvel at salvation’s undeserved nature finds its parallel in Paul's writings, particularly in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." The song boldly confronts the paradox of human sinfulness—"Haven't we offended? Did we not crucify?"—while simultaneously celebrating God's sovereign grace and justice. This powerful juxtaposition highlights the immense chasm between our fallen state and God’s perfect nature, a chasm that can only be bridged by His mercy. "Lift Me Up" ultimately serves as a testament to the redemptive power of God, not by glossing over sin, but by acknowledging its depth and then, with profound faith, looking upward for the grace that elevates the humble and unworthy into the divine light.