Interpretation
The song lyrics 'Amazing Grace' by
Il Divo is a very well-known Christian hymn that was written in the 18th century by John Newton.
At its core, it is about the transformative power of God's grace. The song begins with the line 'Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me'. Here, the singer expresses gratitude for God's grace that saved him, a 'wretch'.
The following lines 'I once was lost, but now I'm found, Was blind but now I see' describe the singer's personal transformation through God's grace. He was 'lost' and 'blind', but through God's grace, he was 'found' and can now 'see'. This is a metaphor for spiritual enlightenment and redemption.
The line 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear and grace my fears relieved' explains that it was God's grace that taught him to fear and at the same time relieved his fears. This paradox shows that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, but through accepting His grace, these fears can be relieved.
The chorus 'Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come. This grace that brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me home' reaffirms that God's grace has led him through many dangers and snares, and that this grace will ultimately lead him home, in the sense of heaven.
The lines 'When we've been here ten thousand years, Bright, shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise than when we first begun' emphasize the eternity of God's grace and the everlasting gratitude for it.
In summary, 'Amazing Grace' is about the transformative and saving power of God's grace, which is offered to every individual, regardless of their sins and mistakes.