Song Description

"Raise Me Up Again" by Richard Shekari is a cry for mercy from a weary soul longing to return to God's light. With unfeigned lyrics and worshipful emotion, Shekari reflects on failure, repentance, and the deep desire for restoration. The song travels through moments of wandering, weakness, and inner conflict, yet rises toward hope--anchored in God's unfailing grace. A prayer in melody, Raise Me Up Again calls listeners to surrender, seek renewal, and trust the Lord to lift them from darkness into His glorious light.

Lyrics

Raise Me Up Again

Chorus:
Save me, save me, Lord--Save me from the snare I wove myself.
Save me, save me, Lord--Save me from the darkness I once mistook for joy.

Verse 1:
Too often, Lord, I run from Your holy presence.
Too often my sin has driven me far from Your sacred throne.
My restless flesh keeps pulling down my soul;
And in the wilderness I stumble, with no one to lead me home.

Pre-Chorus:
I have fallen, Father--fallen short of all Your glory.
I can't lift my head again; raise me up, I'm sorry. *Chorus*

Verse 2:
Break every bridge that binds my heart to this world;
Align my soul with Your calling and Your merciful throne.
Consume my impure desires in Your fire,
Forever, let my heart burn only for You, Lord.

Pre-Chorus:
I surrender to You, my God; receive my heart as I bow before Your throne.
O Holy Father, here I stand; You are all I have as I bow before Your throne. *Chorus*

Bridge:
When I stray, the shadows rise and choke the light within;
My heart grows cold and fragile under the weight of sin.
But Your Word is strength and shelter when my flesh betrays my soul--
So I cling to You, my Saviour; in You alone I'm made whole. *Pre-Chorus 1 + Chorus*

Copyright 2025 Richard Shekari.
Written, Produced and Performed by Richard Shekari.