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Turn, Turn, Turn
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Aug 25, 2026 updated
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Anthem Lights' cover of "Turn, Turn, Turn" reflects on the biblical wisdom from Ecclesiastes that there is a season for every activity under heaven. The song lists contrasting times—birth and death, planting and reaping, weeping and laughing, love and hate, war and peace—emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and the sovereignty of God over all seasons. It encourages acceptance of life's changes and trust in divine timing. The lyrics are drawn directly from Scripture, making the song a meditation on God's plan and the importance of embracing each moment.
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To everything - turn, turn, turn
There is a season - turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under heaven
To everything - turn, turn, turn
There is a season - turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under heaven
A time to be born, a time to die
A time to plant, a time to reap
A time to kill, a time to heal
A time to laugh, a time to weep
To everything - turn, turn, turn
There is a season - turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under heaven
A time of love, a time of hate
A time of war, a time of peace
A time you may embrace
A time to refrain from embracing
To everything - turn, turn, turn
There is a season - turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under heaven
A time to gain, a time to lose
A time to rend, a time to sew
A time for love, a time for hate
A time for peace, I swear it's not too late
To everything - turn, turn, turn
There is a season - turn, turn, turn