VeggieTales - Flood Lyrics
Lyrics
Rain rain on my face
It hasn't stopped raining for days
My world is a flood
Slowly I become one with the mud
But if I can't swim after forty days
And my mind is crushed by the crashing waves
Lift me up so high that I cannot fall
Lift me up
Lift me up - When I'm falling
Lift me up - I'm weak and I'm dying
Lift me up - I need you to hold me
Lift me up - Keep me from drowning again
Down pour on my soul
Splashing in the ocean I'm losing control
Dark sky all around
I can't feel my feet touching the ground
But if I can't swim after forty days
And my mind is crushed by the crashing waves
Lift me up so high that I cannot fall
Lift me up
Lift me up - When I'm falling
Lift me up - I'm weak and I'm dying
Lift me up - I need you to hold me
Lift me up - Keep me from drowning again
Calm the storms that drench my eyes
And dry the streams still flowing
Casting down all the waves of sin
And guilt that overthrow me
If I can't swim after forty days
And my mind is crushed by the crashing waves
Lift me up so high that I cannot fall - Lift me up
Video
VeggieTales | Noah's Ark
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on June 5, 2022, as part of the *VeggieTales | Noah's Ark* special, the song "Flood" delves into a profound spiritual metaphor, translating the biblical deluge into a deeply personal cry for rescue amidst life's overwhelming challenges. Far from a simple children's tune, this piece courageously explores themes of despair, human frailty, and unwavering reliance on divine intervention, effectively connecting the ancient story of Noah with the contemporary struggles of the soul.
The lyrics open with stark imagery of being consumed by a relentless downpour: "Rain rain on my face / It hasn't stopped raining for days / My world is a flood / Slowly I become one with the mud." This immediately evokes the biblical narrative of the great flood (Genesis 7), but it quickly pivots to a subjective experience, representing the crushing weight of trials that can engulf a person, making them feel lost and assimilated into their difficulties. The "forty days," a direct echo from Genesis 7:17, signifies a period of intense testing and endurance, where the individual reaches a breaking point: "But if I can't swim after forty days / And my mind is crushed by the crashing waves." This isn't merely about physical survival; it’s a soul-deep exhaustion, a spiritual drowning where one's mental fortitude is shattered. The repeated plea "Lift me up" becomes a desperate prayer, a raw acknowledgement of utter helplessness and a fervent call for salvation. Lines like "I'm weak and I'm dying," and "Keep me from drowning again" resonate with the lament psalms where David cried out from deep waters, mirroring Psalm 69:1-2: "Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold. I have come into the deep waters; the floods engulf me." It’s a powerful confession of humanity's inherent weakness and total dependence on a power greater than ourselves.
The song continues to deepen this spiritual journey with imagery of a "downpour on my soul," conveying not just external hardship but internal turmoil. The sense of "losing control" and not feeling "my feet touching the ground" perfectly encapsulates the disorientation and spiritual vertigo many experience when overwhelmed. This speaks to the biblical truth that in our own strength, we are utterly inadequate, as Isaiah 41:10 promises divine support: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The most poignant shift comes in the bridge, which clearly articulates the spiritual nature of the struggle: "Calm the storms that drench my eyes / And dry the streams still flowing / Casting down all the waves of sin / And guilt that overthrow me." Here, the "flood" is explicitly identified with "waves of sin and guilt," elevating the song from a general cry for help to a specific petition for redemption and forgiveness. This segment draws a clear parallel to Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4:35-41), demonstrating His authority over chaos, and more importantly, His power to cleanse from sin, offering the peace described in Romans 8:1: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
"Flood" by VeggieTales is a remarkably profound piece of music, offering far more than its animated origin might suggest. It serves as an encouraging beacon for anyone navigating a personal deluge, whether it be sorrow, anxiety, temptation, or the crushing weight of past mistakes. It reminds us that our deepest cries for help are heard, and that just as Noah was preserved through the flood, we too can be lifted by a divine hand. The song inspires a trust in God's unwavering strength, emphasizing that when we are at our weakest, He is our firm foundation, ready to rescue us from the overwhelming waters of life. It’s a testament to faith that even in the darkest storms, a prayer for deliverance, a plea to be "lifted up," connects us to an unfailing source of hope and salvation. This interpretation, rich with biblical echoes and raw human emotion, makes "Flood" a compelling and enduring spiritual anthem for all ages.