You know that moment when a song just reaches out and grabs you by the heart? That’s exactly what happened the first time I listened to “Raise Him Up.” It’s not just a tune you hear—it’s a story that unfolds with each lyric, pulling you deeper into its emotional core.
The song beautifully weaves together themes of faith, love, and the profound bond between a father and son. It tells the story of a man who becomes a father to a child not biologically his own. Despite the challenges, he embraces this new role wholeheartedly. The lyrics are so touching and genuine that they resonate on a personal level, reminding us of the different forms love can take in our lives.
What really gets me is how the melody complements the storytelling. There’s a warmth in the music that feels like a comforting hug, wrapping around you as you reflect on the song’s message. It’s one of those rare pieces that makes you stop and think about the impact we have on others and the importance of stepping up when it matters most.
If you haven’t heard “Raise Him Up” yet, you should definitely give it a listen. It’s more than just a song—it’s an experience that stays with you long after the last note fades away
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Lyrics
When I first met his momma
She was just nineteen
Couldn’t say for certain who the father was
I have known him since he was a pup
And I’m gonna raise him up
If you never knew your daddy
Like I never knew mine
It feels like everybody knows you’re fatherless
This boy may not be blood of my blood
But I’m gonna raise him up
I’ll provide for him
Walk beside of him
I am strong enough
Cause it’s time he knew
What a son can do
With a father’s love
He can change the world
Ya’ll may have to look at Joseph
A couple thousand years ago
When he held a newborn baby he named Jesus
He said he may not be blood of my blood
Still I’m gonna raise him up
I’ll provide for him
Walk beside of him
I am strong enough
I will show him too
What a son can do
With a fathers love
And he will change the world
Thirty three years later
When the son was in his grave
Broken and abandoned by a world he came to save
His real dad said he’s mine
Blood of my blood
And I’m gonna raise him up
I’ll provide for you
Walk beside of you
I am strong enough
I have seen from you
What a son can do
With a fathers love
One man changed the world
And he can change your world
But you gotta raise him up
Raise him up