(I'm a canyon, I'm a canyon)
(I'm a canyon, I'm a canyon)
The shape of your love is a mystery
The shape of your love is falling rain
There in my deepest ache you are whispering
That the cracks of my broken heart will let you in
There's a river running through my deepest sorrow
There's a river running through my deepest pain
There's a river running through every dream that never came true
Made me a canyon
But there's a river running through (I'm a canyon, I'm a canyon)
There's a river running through (I'm a canyon, I'm a canyon)
The shape of your love is a mystery
Walks through prison doors and hands out all the keys
You move through the dark you're a holy wind
But the cracks of my broken heart will breathe you in
There's a river running through my deepest sorrow
There's a river running through my deepest pain
There's a river running through every dream that never came true
Made me a canyon
But there's a river running through (I'm a canyon, I'm a canyon)
There's a river running through (I'm a canyon, I'm a canyon)
There's a river running through (I'm a canyon, I'm a canyon)
There's a river running through (I'm a canyon, I'm a canyon)
I walked into the desert and I found you
You set a table for me
In the presence of my enemies
To share with my enemies
No longer my enemies
No longer my enemies
There's a river running through our deepest sorrow
There's a river running through our deepest pain
There's a river running through every dream that never came true
Made us a canyon
But there's a river running through (we're a canyon, we're a canyon)
There's a river running through (we're a canyon, we're a canyon)
There's a river running through (we're a canyon, we're a canyon)
There's a river running through (we're a canyon, we're a canyon)
There's a river running through (we're a canyon, we're a canyon)
But there's a river running
There's a river running
There's a river running through
"Canyon" by Ellie Holcomb is a powerful and deeply moving song that speaks to the depths of our pain and sorrow, and reminds us of the healing and restoration that can come through God's love and grace. With its beautiful lyrics and soul-stirring melodies, this song captures the essence of finding hope and redemption in the midst of our brokenness.
The song begins by acknowledging the mystery of God's love, comparing it to the falling rain. It recognizes that even in our deepest ache and sorrow, God is whispering to us, assuring us that He can enter into the cracks of our broken hearts and bring healing. The image of a canyon is used to represent the depth of our pain and broken dreams, but it is also a reminder that there is a river running through it.
The concept of a river running through a canyon is symbolic of God's presence and power flowing through our lives, even in the midst of our darkest moments. It is a reminder that God's love can penetrate even the most difficult and seemingly hopeless situations. As the song says, "There's a river running through my deepest sorrow, there's a river running through my deepest pain."
The lyrics also acknowledge that our journey through pain and sorrow may not be easy. It speaks of walking through the desert, a place of desolation and hardship. But in the midst of this desert, we find that God has set a table for us, inviting us to share a meal with Him. This imagery is reminiscent of Psalm 23, where David writes, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." It is a reminder that even in the midst of our struggles, God is with us, providing for our needs and offering us comfort and solace.
As the song progresses, it emphasizes the collective nature of our pain and the power of God's love to bring healing not only to ourselves but also to those around us. It speaks of sharing with our enemies and the transformation that can occur when we allow God's love to flow through us. It reminds us that our enemies can become our friends when we extend grace and forgiveness, just as God has extended grace and forgiveness to us.
In terms of musicality, the song is beautifully crafted, with Ellie Holcomb's gentle and soulful vocals perfectly complementing the heartfelt lyrics. The melody is haunting and evocative, capturing the emotions and depth of the song's message.
Overall, "Canyon" by Ellie Holcomb is a song that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced pain, loss, and brokenness. It offers a message of hope and restoration, reminding us that God's love can flow through even the deepest canyons of our lives. It encourages us to open our hearts to God's healing presence and to extend grace and forgiveness to others. Through its powerful lyrics and soul-stirring melodies, this song reminds us that no matter how broken or lost we may feel, there is always hope and redemption in God's love.
