Josh Groban: You Raise Me Up Meaning

Song Released: 2004

Get "You Raise Me Up" on MP3:

Get MP3 from Amazon
Get MP3 from iTunes

You Raise Me Up Lyrics

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;

When troubles come and my heart burdened be;

Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,

Until you come and sit awhile with me.


You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;

You raise...

1. 1TOP RATED

   anonymous

   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
   • 5

   click a star to vote

   Apr 24th, 2017 4:44pm report

   
   

   No one person in my life has power to raise me up except my God.

   
   
   
   

2. 2TOP RATED

   anonymous

   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
   • 5

   click a star to vote

   Oct 1st, 2014 10:45am report

   
   

   Don't know about anyone else, but, I sing it as a prayer. Jesus alone can raise me up in these ways and when comes "to sit awhile", I sense His presence and am refreshed, encouraged and raised up. He is my all and all and He raises me up "to be more than I can be" on my own. Thank You, Lord. YOU raise me up.

   
   
   
   

3. 3TOP RATED

   anonymous

   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
   • 5

   click a star to vote

   Jun 30th, 2017 6:17pm report

   
   

   The imagery in the song is about someone who has done the impossible with the person who had no power, and probably no courage to scale mountains and brave the seas.
   Though without His name, the lyrics are a fitting tribute to what God does and has done in many a person's life.
   Boyd B. Cekeshe

   
   
   
   

4.  

   anonymous

   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
   • 5

   click a star to vote

   Jun 17th, 6:03am report

   
   

   For me, this song is about my Dad. Without exaggeration, I never wished for a different dad, ever. Even in my teens when others found nothing but faults in their fathers, I could find none. He raised me to be honorable, trustworthy and forthright, to champion the downtrodden, to face horrific need with a level head.
   In short, he was a shining example of every good quality I aspire to as a man. The greatest compliment I can give is to say "You are like my father." I wish I could deserve it before I die.
   Even Jesus is too distant an example to aspire to. My dad was proof that highest moral standards are attainable. He truly raised me up to be more than I can be (on my own power.)

   
   
   
   

5.  

   anonymous

   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
   • 5

   click a star to vote

   May 16th, 5:16pm report

   
   

   Dedication to our loved ones who have passed on but comfort us through the bad times. My mom and I heard Josh Groban sing this version will never forget how quiet it was. She said it was the most beautiful song she heard. Years later I still hear it in the store where I work sometimes on her birthday or when I'm a bit down in spirit. I always feel comforted that my mum is somehow with me.

   
   
   
   

6.  

   anonymous

   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
   • 5

   click a star to vote

   Mar 22nd, 3:57pm report

   
   

   Question. What does the writer mean when sings “You raise me up to be MORE than I CAN be”
   I don’t understand.

   
   
   
   

7.  

   anonymous

   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
   • 5

   click a star to vote

   Mar 17th, 3:43am report

   
   

   
   The interpretation of this song can be dependent on context. There are certain implied contexts for example by sheer virtue of where or when it's performed. If it's done in church, during a funeral, or at some other spiritual gathering, the interpretation generally becomes clear.
   
   
   This song also has a very similar melody to "Danny Boy." One can easily be mistaken for the other, especially when played more with improvisation without STRICTLY sticking to the melody. I would therefore avoid playing it as a pure instrumental piece for spiritual applications. In the absence of lyrics, there is too much room for interpretation.

   
   
   
   

8.  

   anonymous

   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
   • 5

   click a star to vote

   Mar 13th, 3:13pm report

   
   

   It's all about my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Without Him raising me above my difficult circumstances, I wouldn't be able to comfort others with the comfort He has given me. Everything is about Him! Hallelujah!!
   
   Lisa

   
   
   
   

9.  

   anonymous

   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
   • 5

   click a star to vote

   Mar 13th, 3:12pm report

   
   

   It's all about my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Without Him raising me above my difficult circumstances, I wouldn't be able to comfort others with the comfort He has given me. Everything is about Him?! Hallelujah!!
   
   Lisa

   
   
   
   

10.  

    anonymous

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5

    click a star to vote

    Feb 21st, 2:17am report

    
    

    I heard this was originally written as a hymn to be sung at funerals.

    
    
    
    

11.  

    anonymous

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5

    click a star to vote

    Jan 23rd, 1:45am report

    
    

    It can mean God but for me also my parents, family members, friends who have helped raise me up to all that I can be. Sharon Rezac Andersen

    
    
    
    

12.  

    anonymous

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5

    click a star to vote

    Jan 12th, 1:34pm report

    
    

    I love this song. So encouraging and inspirational.

    
    
    
    

13.  

    anonymous

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5

    click a star to vote

    Aug 19th, 2019 8:09pm report

    
    

    This song speaks to me in a very special way. I believe it’s about God’s omnipresence and omnipotence. It is so inspirational and spiritual. We can always rely on Him.

    
    
    
    

14.  

    anonymous

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5

    click a star to vote

    Jul 21st, 2019 7:30pm report

    
    

    You could interpret it in many ways. The Lord has been there in good times and bad. When we are tired, weary rely on him he helps us stand on those mountains. Again when I hear this I think of my own mother. The woman that was always there, a shoulder to cry on, and my encourager that life was worth living when I felt times were bad, she would remind me to look to the heaven for answers. When I was with her I felt like I was on top of the mountain. Now I can look to the heaven and know that both her and my Lord are still watching over me.

    
    
    
    

15.  

    anonymous

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5

    click a star to vote

    Apr 4th, 2019 4:01am report

    
    

    It was written for the pop duo Secret Garden. It isn't a hymn and Groban didn't write it. He just covered it.

    
    
    
    

16.  

    anonymous

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5

    click a star to vote

    Jun 1st, 2018 6:54pm report

    
    

    I loved this song.
    Its an emotional song with an angel voiceee!!!!
    The interpretation
    That god is with us and traveling with us along our lifee road...

    
    
    
    

17.  

    anonymous

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5

    click a star to vote

    May 31st, 2018 5:14am report

    
    

    Very moving lyrics.I believe it refers to Our Lord. He is always there to "Raise me up"

    
    
    
    

18.  

    anonymous

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5

    click a star to vote

    Jan 5th, 2018 1:50am report

    
    

    This isn't bout god this is real.

    This interpretation has been marked as poor. view anyway