Lauren Daigle - Kaitlyn Berry
Lauren Daigle
Lyrics:
Question: What lyrics stand out in Lauren Daigle's songs "Rescue" and "You Say?"
Answer:
As a Christian artist, Lauren Daigle's songs have a lot of meaningful messages hidden within the lyrics. Even when the messages do not seem obvious, there is always something there. In "Rescue" there are a few lyrics that stand out to me the most. To fully understand this song, it is important to know that it is written from God's perspective. First, the lines, "I will send out an army to find you / In the middle of the darkest night / It's true, I will rescue you" show God's determination to protect, love, and help someone who is hurting ("Rescue"). This line stands out to me because it symbolizes how even in the darkest and lowest moments of life, God will show up and save whoever needs it. Another set of lines that stand out to me are "I hear you whisper underneath your breath / I hear you say that you have nothing left" ("Rescue"). This catches my attention because as a Christian, I have heard many testimonies of people who have been so hurt and in such a bad place that they truly believe they are fully alone, have no meaning in this world, or have nothing to live for. Then, once they turn to God and give His love a chance, they come to find peace and that their lives have meaning again. I know this experience firsthand, which is why I think the lyrics stick out to me so much. This song and the lyrics within it truly symbolize how we are never truly alone and how God will always be there to help.
In the song "You Say," Lauren Daigle is not writing from the perspective of God, but rather from somebody who is insecure and who feels broken. When listening to the song, the first set of lyrics that stand out to me are the first three sentences. The lines are "I keep fighting voices in my mind that say I'm not enough / Every single lie that tells me I will never measure up / Am I more than just the sum of every high and every low," and I can relate to them like I can with the lyrics from "Rescue" ("You Say"). These lines show a girl who is in a cycle of negative thoughts about herself that won't end, and how she questions her worth based on the things she goes through. The lyrics that follow change the dynamic though, because it shifts into a strength that she did not have before. Lauren Daigle uses the next lyrics to tell the message that even in a loop of negativity, God will be the constant reminder that anybody is loved, strong, supported, and they belong in this world. Then after, she says, "And I believe / Oh I believe / What You say of me / I believe" ("You Say"). The repetition of her belief represents that growing feeling of strength and security a relationship with God can provide, and I can confirm that her lyrics have the feeling pretty spot on.
Prompt 1: What words, phrases, use of language, images particularly struck you? Why?
While my main post talks about the lyrics that stand out to me, there is one image in particular that stands out to me as well. In "Rescue," in addition to the lyrics I already mentioned, it says "And I will never stop marching / To reach you even in the middle of the hardest fight / It's true, I will rescue you." Even though it is a metaphor, I love hearing this line every time I listen to the song, because I image God fighting his way through all of life's battles right by my side, protecting me every step of the way. There is a comfort in knowing that I have always have unwavering love and protection no matter what challenges I am going through.
Prompt 2: Focus on who is speaking in the song. Is it the artist, a persona, or an imagined voice/speaker. Write a brief paragraph explaining how does the point-of-view shape your understand of the songs or message? What might change if the song were written from a different perspective.
In "You Say," the person speaking is Lauren Daigle herself. However, looking at it broader, the speaker is just a person who is hurting. This point of view helps to shape the understanding of the song and message because anybody who has ever felt hurt or insecurity, which is almost every single person I have ever met, can relate to it and feel it on a personal level. This song is deep and reminds whoever listens to it that they will always be worthy and loved in God's eyes and they should not let negativity take over. If this song were written from a different perspective, like from God's in "Rescue," it could be harder to specifically relate to it, but it might be easier to accept and believe the words coming directly as a message from God.
Works Cited:
"Rescue" Daigle, Lauren. "Rescue." AZLyrics, 12 July 2019, www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/laurendaigle/rescue.html.
"You Say" Daigle, Lauren. "You Say." AZLyrics, 13 July 2018, www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/laurendaigle/yousay.html.
Hi Kaitlyn! I also love the artist Lauren Daigle and these are some of my favorite songs by her! Some lyrics that stick out to me in "Rescue" are "There's never been a moment you were forgotten" (Daigle). I love that lyric because like you said, it resonates with people who have felt alone. I agree with you when you say you feel comfort in always knowing that you are never alone. I feel as though that matches perfectly with Daigle's songs. Another lyric that sticks out with me is in the song "You Say" and it is "And when I don't belong, oh, You say I am Yours" (Daigle). This lyric sticks out to me because it gives a sense of placement and belonging. Overall, Lauren Daigle creates beautiful lyrics that are bold and truthful in every way possible.
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ReplyDeleteHey Kaitlyn! I really enjoyed listening to each song you provided. I have listened to some of Lauren Daigle's music so I am familiar with some of her work. I can see how the lyrics "And I believe/ Oh I believe / What you say of me / I believe" ("You Say") might stand out because of the repetition Daigle used to put emphasis on her faith and trust in God. Another set of lyrics that stood out to me in "You Say" is, " You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing/ You say I am strong when I think I am weak/ You say I am held when I am falling short/ When I don't belong, oh You say I am Yours (You Say)." These lyrics show how the artist was singing from her own perspective or a perspective of someone who isn't feeling secure in themselves. These lyrics also put emphasis on how God is their to comfort and correct her through every negative aspect in her life.
ReplyDeleteIn "Rescue," the perspective seems to be from God's perspective rather than Daigle's. The lyrics " I hear your whisper underneath your breath/ I hear your SOS, your SOS", stand out to me a lot (Rescue). It is fascinating how Daigle chose to use a metaphor when she says "I hear your SOS," to make the lyrics stand out more (Rescue). I do not think that the lyrics are referring to a literal SOS, instead it probably means that he hears one's cry for help. Overall, I think you did a great job in your blog Kaitlyn, I enjoyed analyzing and listening to the music you provided.
Hi Kaitlyn! I have never listened to Lauren Daigel so this was interesting. There are a lot of lyrics that stand out. In the song “Rescue” the lyric "There is no distance, that cannot be covered, Over and over, You're not defenseless, I'll be your shelter, I'll be your armor” (Daigle, “Rescue”). This stands out because it shows determination from seemingly the perspective of God, to save the person in need. When it comes to the song “You Say” the lyric that stood out to me most was “You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing, You say I am strong when I think I am weak” (“You Say”). The reason I think this stood out to me was it shows self doubt despite support from the implied involvement of God, which shows a really human side of suffering even when supported.
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"Rescue" Daigle, Lauren. "Rescue." AZLyrics, 12 July 2019, www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/laurendaigle/rescue.html.
"You Say" Daigle, Lauren. "You Say." AZLyrics, 13 July 2018, www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/laurendaigle/yousay.html.
Hey Kaitlyn!
ReplyDeleteI love to see you bring a religion that is important to you and analyze thoroughly. Although it may not to apply to everyone, I'm still glad to see you show religion in a positive light. Daigle has two lyrics in the first song where it states "I'll be your shelter/I'll be your armor" ("Rescue"). In the book of Psalms, it talks of God being a protector and his strength will help you get through hardships. They are many terms to describe his character but a shield who will guard you from evil emphasized in the bible. Also in the second song, it expresses "What you say of me/Oh I believe"("You Say"). The lyrics shows people have to choice to accept or deny the protection, love, and help God will provided. He's not trying to force people to accept it but rather come on their own and it can take days, months, or years to accept what God has to offer. Even for the ones who don't accept the offer, it is still available and it only grows stronger.
Hi Kaitlyn! This analysis was very well done, I didn't notice anything that needed to be changed. I want to start this reply by saying that you asked a bit of an odd question when considering the songs you chose. The reason I say that is because both use an incredible amount of repetition and second both songs adhere to common Christian narratives. Those things make it incredibly difficult to pick out a phrase that stand out from the rest. That being said after a hard look I see one thing worth talking about in both songs. In "You Say" the lines "You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing, You say I am strong when I think I am weak" to have underlying importance. I think that these lines represent the differences in the perspective between God and Human. This difference in the outlook of life can be used to make valuable comparisons like insider (experiencing the world) vs outsider(created the world). The single word "SOS" is what stands out me in the song rescue. It makes me think about why people turn to God. Do we turn to Him for a relationship, or something to save us from any given situation, do we have the right to ask for help in every instance? I hope something I said is helpful.
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"Rescue" Daigle, Lauren. "Rescue." AZLyrics, 12 July 2019, www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/laurendaigle/rescue.html.
"You Say" Daigle, Lauren. "You Say." AZLyrics, 13 July 2018, www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/laurendaigle/yousay.html.
Hi Kaitlyn! I never realized that Lauren Daigle was a Christian artist. Her songs would play on the radio when I was younger, coming on after artists like Bruno Mars or Lorde. When I was younger and even now, I prefer the song “Rescue”. In that song the lyric that particularly stood out to me the most is, “I will send out an army/To find You in the middle of the darkest night/It's true, I will rescue you” (Rescue). If anyone is listening to this song with no particular point of view, they make think this song is going out to a loved one. However, once you change your perspective and learn that this song is in the perspective of God it makes even more sense.
ReplyDeleteWithin the song “Rescue,” Lauren Daigle presents a message of unconditional love that reflects universalism even if the song is God focused. The lyrics suggest that no one is too lost or too far gone to be found. Rather than focusing on judgment or exclusivity, the song emphasizes that God will actively seek and save anyone in darkness, reinforcing the belief that love extends to all people.
I also think that listening to this song provides comfort even if an individual is not focusing on the religious part of it all. With the lyrics continuously repeating, “I will rescue you”, there's reassurance in knowing that even the people that are hurt the most can still find hope and receive comfort and love (Rescue).
Works Cited:
"Rescue" Daigle, Lauren. "Rescue." AZLyrics, 12 July 2019, www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/laurendaigle/rescue.html.
Hi Kaitlyn! I've never heard of Lauren Daigle by name, but I have heard the song "You Say" on the radio before. I do agree with you when you say the religious context is not very front and center. Your analysis of the songs are very strong. In the lines, "I will send out an army to find you / In the middle of the darkest night / It's true, I will rescue you" the imagery feels protective and intentional, almost like nothing could stop that love ("Rescue"). The fact that it is written from God’s point of view makes it even stronger because it removes doubt. In “You Say," the opening lyrics, “I keep fighting voices in my mind that say I’m not enough,” immediately pull you into vulnerability. Unlike “Rescue,” where the singer is confident, this song begins in insecurity. That contrast makes the chorus hit harder when she sings, “And I believe / Oh I believe / What You say of me / I believe” ("You Say"). The repetition feels like someone convincing themselves of truth after believing lies for so long. I think what stands out most with both songs is how one is God speaking reassurance, and the other is a person learning to accept it.
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"Rescue" Daigle, Lauren. "Rescue." AZLyrics, 12 July 2019, www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/laurendaigle/rescue.html.
"You Say" Daigle, Lauren. "You Say." AZLyrics, 13 July 2018, www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/laurendaigle/yousay.html.