Higher than the yonder mountain and deeper than the sea
From the breadth of the east unto the west
Is the love that started with a seed
Stronger than the wildest horses and the rising tide
The chords of death hung so heavy round our necks
Will be left at the great divide
Flood waters rise, but it wont wash away
Love never dies, it will hold on more fierce than graves
Farther than the pale moon rises upon the open plains
Past the time of the longest blood line
There shines an immortal flame
Somewhere in between forever and the passing days
There's a place moth and rust cannot lay waste
This is grace, the face of love
Flood waters rise, but it won't wash away
Love never dies, it will hold on more fierce than
Flood waters rise, but it won't wash away
Love never dies, it will hold on more fierce than graves
About This Song
"Flood Waters" is a deeply spiritual folk ballad that uses vivid natural imagery to explore the eternal, unshakeable nature of divine love in the face of life's overwhelming challenges. Garrels employs metaphors of mountains, seas, and rising flood waters to contrast temporary earthly struggles against the permanence of transcendent love, suggesting that even death itself cannot diminish this spiritual force. The song's gentle acoustic arrangement and Garrels' warm, contemplative vocals create an intimate atmosphere that feels both vulnerable and reassuring. With its poetic language drawing from biblical imagery and themes of resurrection, the track stands as a profound meditation on faith's ability to provide hope during life's most turbulent seasons. The song exemplifies Garrels' distinctive ability to blend folk storytelling with deep theological reflection, creating music that speaks to both personal struggle and universal spiritual longing.
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