Down Here (First Draft) from Shaun Groves on Vimeo.
Down Here
Words & Music by Shaun Groves
Copyright 2010 Simplicity Street Music/ASCAP
What in this life ain’t passing?
Big deals and beggars turn to ashes
All go from cradle to casket
Down here
What in this world ain’t busted?
Crowns and cathedrals rusted
Is there a thing to trust in
Down here?
Up there
The prayers of generations split the clouds
The groans of all creation turn to shouts
Up there
The One who has no start and no goodbye
The One who mourns our fall and hears our cries
Comes to live with us and die for us
Down here
What in my heart ain’t twisted?
I’ve kissed for less than thirty pieces
Oh, God, can heaven even reach me – so far
Down here
Up there
The prayers of generations split the clouds
The groans of all creation turn to shouts
Turn to shouts
Up there
The One who has no start and no goodbye
The One who mourns our fall and hears our cries
Comes to live with us and die for us
Down here
Chris Coppenbarger says:
This sounds awesome, Shaun. Thanks for sharing what you’re working on. They lyrics are dead on Gospel.
Robin ~ PENSIEVE says:
I love it. Love…it, Shaun.
Perhaps its given this Season, perhaps it’s because two friends died this week (one in which I celebrated my own birthday :/)…
or maybe it’s just because you’re a poet warrior and deep speaks to deep.
I dunno.
This, I do: this is one of my favorite Shaun Groves songs evah. You can kiss my grits on the “first draft” disclaimers, though…this is a diamond in the rough.
Morgan says:
third verse. holy moly.
that’s good stuff.
Sarah Valente (Kingdom Mama) says:
Oh, I agree. It’s perfect just the way it is. What a great way to start my quiet time today.
Mela Kamin says:
beautifuly, Shaun – love it – “I’ve kissed for less than thirty pieces” – wow – that lyric alone made me sigh and nod my head in agreement
shelley says:
beautiful
Jennifer says:
Beautiful, thank you for sharing!
Rebecca says:
Thank you Shaun!! Way to use your bean! Wow. You make me smile everytime–even when you make me cry.
Lindsay says:
Thank you for a beautiful reminder of the love of our God in heaven and our need for a Savior.
Molly says:
As the tears flow onto my keyboard, just wanted to say thanks for sharing this today. Amazing words! Beautiful.
Robyn (3GirlsMom) says:
Love it. LOVE IT.
I applaud your ability to put into words exactly what my heart is thinking. Well done.
And if that’s the 1st draft, I cannot WAIT to hear the final cut. While its playing on my iPod with me on my knees.
Amazing, dude.
Sarah says:
Love it.
Shar In California says:
Beautiful! Just Beautiful! Thanks for sharing it on this special day.
It sounds perfect already but let us know when and where and how we can get the final cut.
Aaron K. says:
thank you for humbling yourself and allowing God to speak through you.
to hear God has been a blessing today. thank you.
Gina says:
Beautiful song.
The title reminds me of one of my favorite bands… downhere.
shayne Welch says:
Simple, poignant, beautiful.
Record it. Love your heart Shaun.
I pray that the God of all grace would bless this message and that it would reach its intended target smack-dab in the bull’s-eye. In Jesus’ matchless name amen.
Brad says:
Wow! Well said. Love it.
Michelle says:
Beautiful. Simply beautiful.
Ryan Detzel says:
I like this a lot Shaun. It’s one of those things where I don’t know if I like it a lot because I know you and your heart, or if it’s just plain good. I think it’s a good bit of both.
Kat @ Inspired To Action says:
I love amazing lyrics.
THOSE are amazing lyrics. That’s not a compliment I dish out often.
Yeni Diziler says:
Thank you Shaun!! Way to use your bean! Wow. You make me smile everytime–even when you make me cry
erin j says:
love it!
(especially the “big deals and beggars turn to ashes”…that line really gets the equalizing power of God)
but can i put in a request for an up tempo running playlist type of song? – one of those get you in the gut and make you push through kinds of songs? – you know, if you uh, find some extra time? 😉
Shaun Groves says:
I’ll get right on that, Erin.
An Eye Of The Tiger meets Lady Gaga sort of thing. Gotcha. ; )
Alan Johnston says:
please, please play this in June when we have you at our church! haha. i have a ton of requests for that, actually…haha.
Todd Cantrell says:
Beautiful, Shaun. May God continue to use you and your music for his glory.
Shannon Vielmann says:
Shaun: Long time listener here…that was very beautiful. The thing that we, my husband Felipe and I, have always loved about you is your unique capacity for positive melancholy. 🙂 Can’t wait to see you in Monterey Bay in July. So glad you are on the billet for Spirit West Coast. We’ve missed you since your visit to Andrews and La Sierra University.
Blessings to you our friend,
Shannon & Felipe
Shaun Groves says:
Positive melancholy? Huh. Never heard that one before ; )
Thanks?
Seriously, thanks for the encouragement, Shannon…and everyone else.