This song is almost entirely a quotation from Psalm 22:14-21. Psalm 22, attributed to king David, is famous for its allusions to the suffering of Jesus. Jesus even quotes Psalm 22:1 on the cross when he cries out, “‘My god, my god, why have you forsaken me?’” Garrels ends the song by referencing...
I am poured out like water
And my bones are out of joint
My heart melts like wax
My strength is dried up now
My tongue clings to my jaws
You have brought me to the dust of death
For the dogs surround me
Wicked men enclose me
They pierced my hands and my feet
They divide all of my clothes
But you, O Lord, do not be far from me
O my strength, O my strength
Hasten now to help me
Deliver me, Deliver me, Deliver me
From the sword
My precious life, O my life
From the power of the dog
Save me, from the lions mouth
And from the horns of wild ox
You answered me
You answered me
Answered was written by Josh Garrels.
Answered was produced by Josh Garrels.