Still

Cate Song's 'Still' is a poignant exploration of faith, doubt, and the struggle to find solace in silence. The lyrics reflect a deep yearning for reassurance and connection, as the narrator grapples with the absence of a once-clear guiding voice. The opening lines, 'I remember when your voice was loud and clear / But times like this I wonder if you're near,' set the tone for a journey through spiritual uncertainty and the quest for divine presence.

The recurring questions, 'Do you hear me when I'm calling? / Are you sleeping while the storms around are rising?' highlight the narrator's desperation for a response amidst life's tumultuous challenges. These lines evoke a sense of vulnerability and the human need for tangible signs of support and guidance. The metaphor of storms rising around the narrator underscores the chaos and emotional turmoil they are experiencing, making the silence even more deafening.

The song also references a biblical story with the line, 'All you had to say was 'Peace, be still.' This allusion to Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee serves as a reminder of the power of faith and the potential for peace even in the midst of chaos. However, the narrator's struggle to 'stay around so silently' and the plea for help to trust again reveal the difficulty of maintaining faith when faced with prolonged silence. The closing lines, 'In the silence and the emptiness / I will be still,' suggest a resolution to find inner peace and stillness despite the unanswered questions, embodying a quiet resilience and hope.