Magnificent

I have been captivated by U2's song Magnificent for awhile now. I have tried to discover why I relate to the lyrics and have a new theory. I think the reason why the lyrics capture me is the constant cry for something beyond myself, a cry for something more than my own self absorbed life. It plugs me into something greater, "I was born I was born to be with you." (Or as St Augustine would say, "Our hearts are restless until they rest in you.") This song prompts me to connect to a story, a story that infuses me with purpose and vision, a story that comes from the Magnificent. What lyric has captured your attention these days?

Magnificent
Magnificent

I was born
I was born to be with you
In this space and time
After that and ever after I haven't had a clue
Only to break rhyme
This foolishness can leave a heart black and blue

Only love, only love can leave such a mark
But only love, only love can heal such a scar

I was born
I was born to sing for you
I didn’t have a choice but to lift you up
And sing whatever song you wanted me to
I give you back my voice
From the womb my first cry, it was a joyful noise…

Only love, only love can leave such a mark
But only love, only love can heal such a scar

Justified till we die, you and I will magnify
The Magnificent
Magnificent

Only love, only love can leave such a mark
But only love, only love unites our hearts

Justified till we die, you and I will magnify
The Magnificent
Magnificent
Magnificent