Touch The Sky

Hillsong United's 'Touch The Sky' is a spiritual ballad that explores the paradoxical nature of Christian faith, where true elevation comes through humility and surrender. The song begins with a reflection on the vastness of the universe and the futility of human efforts to reach the heights of glory on their own. The lyrics suggest that in striving to climb too high, one can fall far, but in that descent, there is a discovery of divine love that is far more valuable than any earthly achievement.

The chorus of the song encapsulates the central message: finding life by laying it down, and touching the sky by kneeling. This is a metaphor for the Christian belief that by submitting to God and sacrificing one's own desires, a person can experience spiritual exaltation and closeness to the divine. The act of kneeling, a traditional posture of prayer and submission, is portrayed as the moment when the soul is freed to soar upwards, a counterintuitive but powerful image of spiritual liberation.

The latter part of the song shifts to a more intimate plea for God's presence, expressing a desire to surrender fully and be enveloped in divine love. The imagery of dancing on the wings of forever evokes a sense of eternal joy and freedom found in the act of complete surrender to God's will. 'Touch The Sky' is a poetic invitation to experience the transcendent through the pathway of humility and devotion, encouraging listeners to find true elevation in the act of bowing down.