I dont think I can say anything that hasnt been said already, but I couldn't not comment on this song. Whenever I listen to it, I just imagine lying with someone, holding them as close as possible, both knowing that words arent necessary... and slowly, falling asleep, listening only to the sounds of each other breathing.

I've had that before, but this song really makes me miss that closeness to somebody... its a beautiful song.

i think this song is about someone who you really love & they passed away...

looooooooove it

this song reminds me of something i went through and the one person who stayed with me through it. i didn't think i loved him, but other experiences revealed how much he actually cared about me, and that i truly did care for him in return.

Yeah, this song is totally about God... whether you like it or not. Such an amazing song. But as Jason himself says, you may be free to interpret it the way you want, or even if it fits your situation, I guess no one minds.. But the fact is obvious ;)

I can't believe people here are saying this song is about God simply because they are CHRISTIAN ROCK. Like..what the fuck, people? Just because they are christian rock doesn't mean every song they fucking sing is about god.

It could be a about God or could be a love song either way it's a beautiful song...

It could be a about God or could be a love song either way it's a beautiful song...

Who says that they are christian rock? The band is not labeled as christian. But Jason is :D
Anyway, not all songs are about God, I agree. But this one is :-P
Though you may interpret it the other way if you want. I don't care

"I can't believe people here are saying this song is about God simply because they are CHRISTIAN ROCK. Like..what the fuck, people? Just because they are christian rock doesn't mean every song they fucking sing is about god."

True, but this song IS about God. And a few of the lyrics are wrong.

"I'm finding my way back to sanity again
Though I don't really know what
I'm gonna do when I get there
Take a breath and hold on tight
Spin around one more time
And gracefully fall back in the arms of grace"

why would he refer to a girl that doesn't love him as the arms of grace?

However, in 2 Corinthians 12: 8-10 it says

"Three times I prayed to the Lord about this and asked him to take it away. But his answer was: 'My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.' I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the protection of Christ's power over me. I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong."


"Cause I am hanging on every word you say
And even if you don't wanna speak tonight
That's alright, alright with me
'Cause I want nothing more than to sit
Outside heaven's door and listen to you breathing
Is where I wanna be
Where I wanna be"

1 Samuel 3:1-4 "Now the young Samuel was the servant of the Lord before Eli. In those days the Lord kept his word secret from men; there was no open vision. And at that time, when Eli was resting in his place, now his eyes were becoming clouded so that he was not able to see, And the light of God was still burning, while Samuel was sleeping in the Temple of the Lord where the ark of God was, The voice of the Lord said Samuel's name; and he said, Here am I."

Samuel had God's approval, and slept in the Temple, right next to the ark of God because that is where he loved to be. Right next to God. Even though he'd never heard his voice. Kind applies to what the singer is saying eh?


"I'm looking past the shadows
Of my mind into the truth and
I'm trying to identify
The voices in my head
God, which one's you
Let me feel one more time
What if feels like to feel
And break these callouses off me
One more time"

With all the voices and distractions around us, it becomes hard to tell what God wants us to do. He's asking God to break all the calloused pieces off of him, all the walls he's built up. So that he can feel who God really is one more time.

Heb 12:1-2 "As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. He did not give up because of the cross! On the contrary, because of the joy that was waiting for him, he thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross, and he is now seated at the right side of God's throne."


"Oh I don't want a thing from you
Bet you're tired of me waiting for
The SCRAPS to fall off of your table to the ground
La da da da...
Cause I just wanna be here now "

Matthew 15:25-28 At this the woman came and fell at his feet. "Help me, sir!" she said. Jesus answered, "It isn't right to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs." "That's true, sir," she answered, "but even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from their masters' table." So Jesus answered her, "You are a woman of great faith! What you want will be done for you." And at that very moment her daughter was healed.

Even though she wasn't one of God's chosen people, this woman had faith that Jesus would heal her daughter. The singer loves even to just wait for God to move, he loves the even the little things that God does for him.


Hope that made sense. I was surprised no one saw the scriptural reference. God bless you =]

to add to the previous post, ecclesiastes 5 speaks of guarding your steps when you near the house of god and going to listen and learn from god.

"i want nothing more than to sit outside your door and listen to you breathing..." later on, it says "sit outside HEAVENS door"

i think this is a pretty clear reference as well.

It is about God.
"God, which one's you?"

& I think it is awesome.
Even more awesome to see others
Stand up for what they believe in.

This song is the most beautiful song!

me and my boyfriend discuss it quite often, as he thinks its about finding god and defeating depression, i can agree, however my opinion is that the song is about finding new love after being hurt, and wants to open up and be released of his old pain, so he can love again, the line that does it for me is " i'll gracefully fall back to the arms of grace" it just conjurs up an image of him taking refuge in the arms of a lover ....maybe its just me...either way the song is one of my favourites!

Oh I don't want a thing from you
Bet you're tired of me waiting for
The straps to fall off of your table to the ground
La da da da...
Cause I just wanna be here now ...

Straps is actually suppose to scraps, like leftovers or unwanted portion. And to me, this is possibly the most important and poignant part of the song. I believe it to be a song about and to God. I think he (Jason Wade) has come to the realization that his detour, of sorts, wasn't all he thought it would be and has left him 1) rattled and 2) distant in his relationship with the Lord. Now he's feeling the weight of what he's done and where he's been and is letting go of all his selfish pride and truly laying himself and God's feet. And he knows that the type of communion and closeness they shared in the past won't be recaptured all in one night but he's saying that at this point, right now, he just wants to experience/feel God's presence.

Ok, first things first, this song is all about God. You are right if you think it's about love, but it's the wrong kind of love, it's the love Jason has for God! Like everyone says, Lifehouse is a christian group! not every single song is about God, but a lot are and i'm sorry if you aren't christian, but you've got to face the facts.

Wow! I've heard this song for so long, and just a couple weeks ago I started wondering what it could mean. I ended up thinking it was a boy-to-girl love song, but that the guy was dead!!! and that was why he longed so badly to feel and all the other stuff he says in the song. Anyway, after reading your comments I think it makes sense to think it is about God hahaha, but still wanted to share my interpretation =P.

i love this song. i think its just about being there.