Joshua Bo Gallotti (@divolino)
Jul 31st 2022, 12:09 pm
185 Listens

You Raise Me Up was written in 2001 by Norwegian Rolf Løvland for his duo Secret Garden . It was originally intended as an instrumental version entitled Silent Song . Løvland's mother died during the production of the song, and so the piece was premiered in an instrumental version at her funeral. The song's lyrics were written by Irish writer and composer Brendan Graham at Løvland's request.
However, everyone has his or her own interpretation of a song. Although the lyric was without doubt beautifully written. Still, i found the repetition of the same chorus lyric 4 times is perhaps not quite quintessential. So i wrote 3 new chorus lyric to portrayal my own feeling for my parents. Words from my heart that i want them to know.

Below is the original lyric of the song, except the last 3 chorus lyric that i added for my own interpretation.

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

You raise me up with tenderness and freedom
You raise me up with love that is so pure
i am loved when i feel that you’re near me
You raise me up so i can be set free

You raise me up and sacrifice your own dreams
You raise me up so i can spread my wings
Now i can fly and free for each direction
But where you are is where i want to be

You raise me up for years and years of caring
You raise me up to learn what’s wrong and right
Now, you’re old, but only you’re my hero
And every day i’m glad that you are mine

And every day i pray that you’ll be fine.

Bev: @divolino So very beautiful Joshua. Loved everything about this my friend. ♥♫
Jul 31st 2022, 12:28 pm Report
Gail Varnado: @divolino Oh my goodness...so so beautiful....love the lyrics you wrote... Wonderful listen..
Jul 31st 2022, 4:01 pm Report
LoveScarlett: @divolino Hi Joshua, you are another one of my favorite singers sounds like you've had some type of voice control training if not you sure are blessed..Love your voice and outstanding rendition of songs...
Jul 31st 2022, 5:15 pm Report
Joe Huber: @divolino Hi Joshua enjoyed my listen love this song and you did it very well.
Jul 31st 2022, 9:16 pm Report
Cash: @divolino ,, well i don't know what more I can say,, Jousha , this sing is awesome, but awesome dont describe the beauty of this song ..
Aug 1st 2022, 3:30 am Report
admin: @divolino Wow and wow!!! Simply wonderful, beautiful, and peaceful. Love love love this! ❤
Aug 1st 2022, 7:23 am Report
Suzanne Lanoue: @divolino Love it! I'd never heard of this until the Josh Groban cover. So many have covered it. You did an awesome version of it.
Aug 1st 2022, 7:53 pm Report
Joshua Bo Gallotti: @bevb Thank You, dear Bev.
Aug 4th 2022, 4:58 am Report
Joshua Bo Gallotti: @abbygail25 Thank You Gail.
Aug 4th 2022, 4:58 am Report
Joshua Bo Gallotti: @love Hi, Scarlett, first, thanks for stopping by & listening, secondly, to answer you, i haven't had any vocal training before, though i was a member of a choir group long time ago.
Aug 4th 2022, 5:01 am Report
Joshua Bo Gallotti: @joehuber Thank You Joe. Glad you like the song.
Aug 4th 2022, 5:01 am Report
Joshua Bo Gallotti: @cash Thank you so very much, Cash, for you kind words. They really do make my day.
Aug 4th 2022, 5:03 am Report
Joshua Bo Gallotti: @admin Thank You dear Admin.
Aug 4th 2022, 5:03 am Report
Joshua Bo Gallotti: @suzanne Thank You Suzanna, Happy that you like the song.
Aug 4th 2022, 5:04 am Report
Brad Mayo: A truly beautiful tribute to the parents Joshua. Your lyrics and vocal are perfect. I could not have enjoyed my listen any more than I did. Bravo.
Sep 5th 2022, 7:26 am Report