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“You Raise Me Up”

Written by: Brendan Graham, with Composer, Rolf Løvland

Released: 2003, by Josh Groban

Wow, it’s been, ahem, quite a while since our last addition to the PositLive music playlist. Without further ado, let’s discuss “You Raise Me Up.”

Many associate this song with Josh Groban. However, he’s not the first to sing its popular tune. His release of the song was a cover (among many other covers) to the original version by a Norwegian-Irish duo called Secret Garden who had released it in 2002 (source). As the original creators nor Groban explicitly stated who “You” refers to, it can be surmised that it’s up to the listener to decide. For some, “You” is God or Jesus. For others, “You” is a significant other or parent.

Regardless of who “You” refers to, the fact of the matter is that it’s hard to do life alone. But with God’s help and the support of others, we are able to weather the storms.

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“You Raise Me Up” Sung by Josh Groban”

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 me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be.

You raise me up to more than I can be.

“You Raise Me Up” Sung by Josh Groban”

You Raise Me Up: Lyrics

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