You Raise Me Up was composed by an Irish-Norwegian duo known as Secret Garden, performers of primarily instrumental music. The music was composed by Rolf Lovland. The song was originally written as an instrumental piece, with parts of the melody drawing on inspiration from Londonderry Air, which is the tune used for Danny Boy.. Loveland performed the song the first time at his mother's funeral.

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 There is no life - no life without it′s hunger Each restless

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountainsYou raise me up to walk on stormy seasI am strong when I am on your shouldersYou raise me up to more than I can beWhen I am down and oh, my soul, so wearyWhen troubles come and my heart burdened beAnd I am still and waiting in
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity. 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,
Until you come and sit awhile with me You raise me up, till 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 There is no life - no life without its hunger Each precious heart beats so imperfectly But when you come and I am filled with wonder
It reads "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". These lines speak of the power of love to lift someone up to a higher level, and to help them overcome any challenge. The bridge of the song speaks of the TNFaUyL. 276 218 250 9 366 185 69 88 405

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