Power of the pen

Inspired by a post over at the Rabbit Room several weeks ago about the power of good song lyrics, I’ve been mulling over my favorite song lyrics again and again. Some of them hit me in the heart and help me see truth. Some of them just make me smile. Some of them are witty; others are sad. But they all speak to me. So I thought I’d share a few here and invite you to leave a few in the comments.

There is more, more than we can stand, standing in the glory of a love that never ends. There is more, more than we can guess, more and more, forever more. And not a second less. —Andrew Peterson “More” from the album The Far Country

I am the son who ran away, I am the bitter son who stayed. My God, my God, why hast Thou accepted me? —Andrew Peterson “Mystery of Mercy” from the album The Far Country

When they tell you all their troubles have been nailed up to that cross Then what about the times when even followers get lost? ‘Cause we all get lost sometimes… —Andrew Peterson “Silence of God” from the album Love and Thunder

Well, I’m weak and I’m weary of breaking His heart With they cycle of my sin, of my sin Still He turns His face to me and I kiss it Just to betray Him once again —Andrew Peterson “Come, Lord Jesus” from the album Carried Along

There’s a soft sweet space on the back of your neck Smells like rain . . . You are sensual salvation, You’re the holiest temptation —Marc Broussard “The Beauty of Who You Are” from the album Carencro (Seriously, Marc can smell my neck anytime.)

I don’t know the perfect conversation; I don’t know the way to turn a head. I don’t know the perfect way to prove my love, but I know I’ll love you until I’m dead. —Dave Barnes “Nothing Fancy” (Want some cool promotional stuff and to pre-order Dave’s next CD? Go here for a CD/DVD combo and here for 2 CDs, a DVD, and a T-shirt. And visit Dave’s site.)

Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer. But this I know with all my heart, His wounds have paid my ransom. —Stuart Townend “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”

Baby, I’ve been here before. I’ve seen this room, and I’ve walked this floor. I used to live here alone before I knew you. And I’ve seen your flag on the marble arch, and love is not a victory march. It’s a cold and it’s a broken hallelujah. —Leonard Cohen “Hallelujah” (best recorded by Jeff Buckley, in my opinion, though I do have the Ryan Adams produced Willie Nelson version in iTunes.)

I am the temple of the Lord, I am Jerusalem. —Randall Goodgame “Jerusalem” from the album The Hymnal

Gravity, stay the hell away from me. —John Mayer “Gravity”

If I give in, give me bitter songs to play and some sweet heart to win. Friends I thought I lost in towns I’ve never been. Just don’t ever make me fall in love again. —Chris Thile “Stay Away” from the album How to Grow a Woman from the Ground

And all the gold dust in her eyes won’t reform into a ring You had and lost the one thing You kept in a safe place Remember the face Of the girl who had made you her own And how you left her alone —Joshua Radin “Star Mile” from the album We Were Here

Well, I know I make you cry, and I know sometimes you want to die, but do you really feel alive without me? —Damien Rice “Accidental Babies” from the album 9

She loves me for the Johnny, but she hates me for the Cash. Griffin House “Burning Up the Night” from the album Homecoming

The guy that says goodbye to you is out of his mind. Griffin House from the song of the same name on Homecoming

This list is way too long, yet I’ve overlooked so many of my favorites! I hope that you’ve enjoyed the read. Add your favorites in the comments! Please!