Lyrics Page
For The Rest Of My Life
522 views
Aug 24, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Third Day's 'For the Rest of My Life' is a heartfelt declaration of devotion and reliance on God. The song opens with imagery of feeling lost and distant, but quickly shifts to gratitude for being rescued from darkness and pain. The chorus is a simple, earnest plea for God's presence for a lifetime, acknowledging human weakness and the need for divine companionship. It also touches on the hope of eternal closeness, even as memories fade. The overall tone is one of surrender, commitment, and trust in God's sustaining love.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team
Staring at the edge of a canyon
It all feels so far away
Somewhere it all went wrong
The sun has come and gone
I'm left here standing in the rain
You rescued me from the darkness
I feel the warmth and the light
Somehow you're pulled me out of
A sea of pain and doubt
I'm never gonna go that way again
For the rest of my life
Will you be by my side?
I can't make it by myself
I want you and no one else
For the rest of my life
And when my memories have all faded
They all seem so far away
My one and only hope is
I'll still be holding you close
I'm never gonna ever walk away from you again