Story Behind The Song
Madly struggling and tempted I dipped my toes into the drink and drew back disgusted. Then I realized as furious as God could be, his passionate devotion to me makes him a safer place to run to than anywhere else.
Song Description
As furious as God, in all his power, could become, his passionate devotion to me makes him a safer place to run to than anywhere else.
| Song Length |
4:28 |
Genre |
Blues - Rural, Blues - Gospel |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Quiet, Troubled |
Subject |
Sorrow, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Adele, Natalie Merchant |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I stumbled badly
I stumbled madly
When I awakened, you were there.
I felt the fire, the wounds of my desire.
You cooled the flames and kissed my tears.
You are Maker of whirlwinds, oceans and breakers.
You are the stone I stumbled on.
Show me mercy, in all your fury! I'd rather run to you than anywhere.
(Gypsy violin interlude)
Why did I wander? Why did I wander?
It all leads to dust like sifted sand.
Sparks from the fire, we're all scattered skyward--
born into trouble, born into man.
But, You are Maker of whirlwinds, oceans and breakers.
You are the stone I stumbled on.
Show me mercy, in all your fury! I'd rather run to you than anywhere.