Amy Grant - How Can We See That Far Lyrics

you should win an award for this song

good job Amy Grant

2019: who's playing? here's the Lyrics!




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We said our promises by candlelight
You held my hands, I was dressed in white
We were young
How can we see that far?
How can we see that far?
I knew I wanted you like no one else
I told my momma that I'd found myself
In your eyes
How can we see that far?
How can we see that far?
But like your daddy said
The same sun that melts the wax can harden clay
And the same rain that drowns the rat will grow the hay
And the mighty wind that knocks us down
If we lean into it
Will drive our fears away.
And then I woke you in the dead of night
To hold my hands, push away the fright
Life had come (how can we see that far?) - a son
How can we see that far?
Yeah, we were nervous and a little scared
Until the music of our baby's cry
Filled the air
How can we see that far? (How can we see that far?)
But like your daddy said
The same sun that melts the wax can harden clay
And the same rain that drowns the rat will grow the hay
And the mighty wind that knocks us down
If we lean into it
Will drive our fears away.
We might die
We might live
We could hurt each other badly
Do things, things so hard to forgive
Ooh, and if time is not our friend
Your mind might forget me before the end
And oh, I cannot
I cannot look that far.
But like your daddy said
(How can we see that far?)
The same sun that melts the wax can harden clay
And the same rain that drowns the rat will grow the hay
And the mighty wind that knocks us down
If we lean into it
How can we see that far?
Gotta lean into it
Will drive our fears away
It's the same sun, yeah
And the same rain
It's the same sun
And the same rain.
Songwriters: Amy Lee Grant / Tom Hemby
How Can We See That Far lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

I remember listening to this song as a teen. Amy Grant will forever be a part of my soul with her music.

I LOVE i t.

What I like about this song is that if you didn’t know Amy was a Christian singer you would still appreciate it as a great tune regardless- maybe that was her message. Where is she now? Beautiful.

Poor woman. She was in over her head: marriage, kids, and fame. This song is beautiful... it is also a testimony to her feelings of overwhelm in that period of her life.

I haven't heard this song since I was a child. This was a dark time in my life, and listening to it now after all this time, I find myself feeling the same dark feelings I did back then.. I wish I could put those feelings into words...

I know we can't see what is down the road, but I hold you in my heart forever, regardless. Always.

Grow constables haywain

Her first son was called matt have you seen pictures of her blonde china white skinned ancestors wish I was blond

This is undoubtedly the most romantic love song ever made! We love you Amy Grant!

i wood just say that it is more christian stoicism. As far as i can tell amy grant might be what you label call a platonic christian like c,s lewis there is a great strain of stoic thought in christianity. but really wee all have fears of what might or might not happen get married i mean jesus adam and eve did it. if things go wrong shit happens.

Helps me dream and have hope

just so dreamy and surreal..... and just a beautiful song.... the lyrics are just beautiful ...and real ....and wonderful.... and just full of romanticism ...and hope ... and inspiration

This song reminds me of my life I've been married for eighteen years and i was only seventeen when i did and i loved him since i was thirteen and all this time he never really felt the same i forced the relationship i was so young and i guess i thought time would make things better but now there is a lot of resentment on both ends. My life has been wasted on a man who never really loved me and the pain knowing it is unbearable 💔

Maravilhoso esse hino

I was in our dark car, and rain would patter on the windshields. I would rest my head comfortably at the plush backseat, while the relaxing, elegant sounds of this track would infiltrate my ears. It would assure me of a safe arrival at home from a busy day at school. 🎧

I wore this album out in '91 and '92, lol! (I had it on cassette, too, lol) I still have the tape, actually. I hadn't listened to in maybe 10 years so I popped it into my (slightly older) cd/tape player (which also amazingly still works). Sadly the audio wasn't the best, but it worked well enough. This was always my favorite on the album! It's beautifully airy, wispy and thought, image and emotion provoking. This song was kind of overlooked, I thought. everyone paid so much attention to Baby Baby and Every Heartbeat- which are great songs, but this one really stands out to me. And even after all these years, it still has a unique sound. Not many songs sound like this and can evoke emotion like this one can.

100% agree. I think it's very underrated and actually quite profound.

How Can We See That Far        Amy Grant

We said our promises by candlelight
You held my hands, I was dressed in white
We were young
How can we see that far?
How can we see that far?

I knew I wanted you like no one else
I told my momma that I'd found myself
In your eyes
How can we see that far?
How can we see that far?

But like your daddy said
The same sun that melts the wax can harden clay
And the same rain that drowns the rat will grow the hay
And the mighty wind that knocks us down
If we lean into it
Will drive our fears away

And when I woke you in the dead of night
To hold my hands, push away the fright
Life had come - a son
How can we see that far?
How can we see that far?

Yeah we were nervous and a little scared
Until the music of our baby's cry
Filled the air
How can we see that far?
How can we see that far?

But like your daddy said
The same sun that melts the wax can harden clay
And the same rain that drowns the rat will grow the hay
And the mighty wind that knocks us down
If we lean into it
Will drive our fears away

We might die
We might live
We could hurt each other badly
Do things, things so hard to forgive
Oh and if time is not our friend
Your mind might forget me before the end
And oh I cannot
I cannot look that far

But like your daddy said
How can we see that far?
The same sun that melts the wax can harden clay
And the same rain that drowns the rat will grow the hay
And the mighty wind that knocks us down
If we lean into it
How can we see that far?
Will drive our fears away
It's the same sun, yeah
And the same rain
It's the same sun
And the same rain
 Writer(s): Amy Lee Grant, Tom Hemby

The song's subtle hook: one wicked, haunting bass line.

I always think of America's lost cause in Vietnam when I hear this song.

KKSF 103.7 San Francisco - 1992

Just found this song and wow, the lyrics are beautiful.

We said our promises by candlelight
You held my hands, I was dressed in white
We were young
How can we see that far?
How can we see that far?

I knew I wanted you like no one else
I told my momma that I'd found myself
In your eyes
How can we see that far?
How can we see that far?

But like your daddy said
The same sun that melts the wax can harden clay
And the same rain that drowns the rat will grow the hay
And the mighty wind that knocks us down
If we lean into it
Will drive our fears away

And then I woke you in the dead of night
To hold my hands, push away the fright
Life had come - a son
How can we see that far?
How can we see that far?

Yeah we were nervous and a little scared
Until the music of our baby's cry
Filled the air
How can we see that far?
How can we see that far?

But like your daddy said
The same sun that melts the wax can harden clay
And the same rain that drowns the rat will grow the hay
And the mighty wind that knocks us down
If we lean into it
Will drive our fears away

We might die
We might live
We could hurt each other badly
Do things, things so hard to forgive
Oh and if time is not our friend
Your mind might forget me before the end
And oh I cannot
I cannot look that far

But like your daddy said
How can we see that far?
The same sun that melts the wax can harden clay
And the same rain that drowns the rat will grow the hay
And the mighty wind that knocks us down
If we lean into it
How can we see that far?
Will drive our fears away
It's the same sun, yeah
And the same rain
It's the same sun
And the same rain

beautiful song

Excellent songwriting. Interesting concept, lyrical poetry, music. And that Bridge! So creative. Gosh I really miss creative Christian music.

+Cindy Statham It is an outstanding and underrated song.

Great CD.  A shame that lakesofducks thinks only those on a PC should be able to enjoy this song.

I LOVE THIS CD....

Just found this CD after loosing it for years!  Love this song!

Awesome song:-)

i have this tape, i love it

Singing seems so overwhelming? How do musicians keep the world from eating them alive?

WOW SIEMPRE FUE MI AMOR PLATONICO, JAJAJA CUANTAS VECES ESCUCHABA ESTAS CANCIONES, EN VERDAD QUE VOZ NO HE ESCUCHADO OTRA IGUAL. QUE DIOS BENDIGA SIEMPRE A AMY GRANT. UUUUFFFF

this song is beautiful

Beautiful

I agree

a young couple getting married having kids etc....are nervous about the future&their choices ..... all the imagery, the father says...'the same sun that melts wax can harden clay' represent life's trials they possibly can destroy us like melting a candle, or produce something beautiful ie. harden clay....don't know if it is particularly gospel, except I was once told, we all go thru trials, but we choose to go thru them with or without God(who says be grateful for them they produce character)

I love Amy grant's voice... It's very reassuring and comforting and kind

And if time is not our friend.. your mind might forget me before the end.. i cannot think that far....

i 1st heard this album in a mall in cochin, n bought it in '96! still go bonkers about it today too in 2012!

I don't even like Christian rock, but this song was a lifesaver back in HS.

I absolutely love this song too, but I can't for the life of me figure out its meaning. I understand bits and pieces, but as a whole I have no clue what the message of it is. Can anyone help me out?

I absolutely love this song. Amazing

i still have this cd. but unguarded (1985) is her best album, then lead me on. heart in motion third. songs like ask me and that's what love is for, enough said. God bless amy and her family!

A beautiful song with a lot of meaning.

Beautiful music. :)

I Remember being on 6th Grade listening to this whole Album... Great memories

Something about Amy's voice..so comforting. First bought this CD about 6 weeks after it was debuted. Lost it to one of my roommates. Rather, she lost it. Bought this CD again in 2001.. lost it due to moving around so much.. finally got the CD again 3 years ago. still have it, thank God. Plan on holding on to it forever. Love Amy. She has stood the test of time. what a lucrative career she has had.

This song reminds me of my parents :))
ii Love them <3

This was one of my favorite albums in High school. Wish I still had this tape or rather cd..lol.

Martina Ferguson so do I