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Sanctify Yourself Lyrics

by Simple Minds

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Sanctify Yourself Lyrics

Is this the age of the thunder and rage Can you feel the ground move 'round your feet If you take one step closer, it'll lead to another The crossroad above is where we meet I shout out for shelter, I need you for something The whole world is out, they're all on the street Control yourself, love is all you need Control yourself, in your eyes Sanctify yourself, sanctify Be apart of me, sanctify Sanctify yourself, sanctify Sanctify yourself, set yourself free In pictures of living, in bloodshot a vision Sweet miracles and strange circumstances I see the sun up, the showdown, the cool winds that blow down On the big beat that life-long romance is You've got a gun in your hand, you're making self plans Stay with me all through the night Control yourself, love is all you need Control yourself, open up your heart Sanctify yourself, sanctify Be apart of me, sanctify Sanctify yourself, sanctify Sanctify yourself, set yourself free You can't stop the world for a boy or a girl Sweet victims of poor circumstances But you can pour back the love, sweeping down from above Giving hope and making more chances Well, I hope and I pray that maybe someday You'll come back down here and show me the way Control yourself, love is all you need Control yourself, open up your heart Open up your heart Sanctify yourself, sanctify Sanctify yourself, sanctify Sanctify yourself, set yourself free

Meaning of Sanctify Yourself

“Sanctify Yourself” pulses with a desperate plea for redemption and connection amidst chaos. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world consumed by “thunder and rage,” a place where individuals, caught at crossroads, yearn for shelter and guidance. Simple Minds urges listeners to "control yourself," emphasizing that love is the ultimate antidote to this turbulent existence. Repeated calls to “sanctify yourself” suggest a need for spiritual or emotional purification, a desire to break free from self-destructive patterns and embrace vulnerability. The song acknowledges the weight of circumstance – “sweet victims of poor circumstances” – but offers a powerful counterpoint: the ability to channel love, sweeping it down from above to restore hope and create new possibilities. Ultimately, it’s an invitation to surrender to something greater, seeking salvation through connection and self-transformation.

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