Vineyard Worship - Cherry Blossoms Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Well I feel a warm wind blowin’
Meltin’ all the sadness off of my soul
And I smell the sweet cherry blossoms
Pourin’ all their gladness into my soul
Chorus
In winter, I believe you
In springtime, I see you
It’s so good to be with you,
My hope has come!
Lord You make all things new!
Your love is my breakthrough
Now I sing hallelujah!
My hope has come!
Verse 2
Now I walk through the valley of the shadow,
And I have been tested like silver and gold
Lord Your faith has taught me to cherish
That this light affliction is not my home
Bridge
Now I’m not gonna give in to this mortal frustration
And I’m not gonna give death any standing ovation
I will lift my soul, God, with no hesitation
Cause between You and me there is no separation
End chorus
In winter, I believe you
In springtime, I see you
It’s so good to be with you,
My hope has come!
Lord You make all things new!
Your love is my breakthrough
Now I sing hallelujah!
My hope has come!
Tag
Now I sing hallelujah!
My hope has come!
Now I sing hallelujah!
My hope has come!
We sing Hallelujah, our hope has come
We sing Hallelujah, our hope has come (2x)
Video
CHERRY BLOSSOMS (LIVE in Studio) | Official Video | Vineyard Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Vineyard Worship's "Cherry Blossoms," released on January 15, 2021, as part of the album *My Hope Has Come*, offers a profound spiritual journey, painting a vivid picture of enduring faith through seasons of hardship. The song's narrative begins with a sensory experience of warmth and sweet fragrance, immediately evoking the renewal found in nature, a metaphor for the spiritual refreshment the singer experiences. This initial imagery of melting sadness and pouring gladness directly parallels the transformational power of God's presence, much like the prophet Isaiah described in Isaiah 61:3, where God promises to bestow "a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." The core message of the song lies in its testament to steadfast belief, encapsulated in the chorus: "In winter, I believe you / In springtime, I see you." This cyclical affirmation speaks to a faith that doesn't falter during difficult times, a faith that trusts in God's unseen presence even when circumstances are bleak, much like the disciples' faith in Jesus during his earthly ministry, even before his resurrection. The verse "Now I walk through the valley of the shadow" (Psalm 23:4) acknowledges the reality of life's trials, but the ensuing lines reveal a strength derived from divine testing, comparing it to the refining of silver and gold. This resonates with 1 Peter 1:7, which states that such trials "have been caused by the refining of your faith—of precious spiritual wealth more than gold or silver." The song emphasizes that these earthly struggles are temporary, declaring, "this light affliction is not my home," a clear echo of 2 Corinthians 4:17, where Paul writes, "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all." The bridge boldly rejects despair, refusing to succumb to "mortal frustration" or give "death any standing ovation," a powerful declaration of victory over sin and death through Christ, aligning with the Apostle Paul's triumphant cry in 1 Corinthians 15:55: "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" The unwavering commitment to lifting one's soul to God, without hesitation, and recognizing the inseparable bond between believer and Creator underscores the promise of God's constant presence, as assured in Hebrews 13:5: "I will never leave you nor forsake you." The recurring refrain, "My hope has come!" and the jubilant "Hallelujah!" serve as exclamations of fulfilled promise and profound gratitude, signifying the arrival of a hope that is not merely circumstantial but eternally secured through Christ, the ultimate breakthrough of God's love, fulfilling the anticipation of the saints throughout the ages and reminding us that in Him, all things are made new, as declared in Revelation 21:5.