Lyrics
My fear was chained at the cross
Expressing the speaker's fear being relieved or conquered through a connection to a symbolic cross.
My burden lifted up
Highlighting a sense of relief, with a burden being lifted off the speaker.
Made a friend, He’s a man from Galilee
Introducing a friend from Galilee, suggesting a divine or spiritual presence in the speaker's life.
Who would have know He’d save a wretch like me
Reflecting on the unexpected salvation experienced by the speaker despite being considered a wretch.
He’s been good to me
Repetition emphasizing the goodness received from the divine figure.
He’s been good to me
-He’s been good to me
-Saved a wretch like me
Highlighting the divine act of saving the speaker despite their perceived unworthiness.
My sin was chained at the cross
Describing the chaining of the speaker's sins at the cross, indicating redemption or forgiveness.
My sorrow lifted up
Continuation of relief, with sorrow being lifted off by the divine presence.
Made a friend, He’s a man from Galilee
Reintroducing the friend from Galilee and the surprising salvation of the speaker.
Who would have know He’d save a wretch like me
Reiteration of the unexpected salvation experienced by the speaker.
He’s been good to me
Repetition emphasizing the ongoing goodness received from the divine figure.
He’s been good to me
-He’s been good to me
-Saved a wretch like me
Reaffirming the divine act of saving the speaker despite their perceived wretchedness.
All my shame and lies
Acknowledging shame and lies leading to a downfall, reflecting on the consequences of past actions.
Brought me straight to my demise
-Who will rescue me
Pondering on who can rescue the speaker, indicating a sense of desperation or helplessness.
A wretch like me
Emphasizing the wretchedness of the speaker and the need for rescue.
But then You walked into my life
Introducing a positive turning point with someone entering the speaker's life.
Brought Your grace, Your love, Your fire
Listing positive qualities brought by the new presence, such as grace, love, and fire.
Don’t know why you came
Expressing uncertainty about the purpose of the new presence in saving someone considered a wretch.
To save a wretch like me
Reiterating the surprising act of saving the speaker despite their wretchedness.
He’s been good to me
Repetition emphasizing the ongoing goodness received from the divine figure.
He’s been good to me
-He’s been good to me
-Saved a wretch like me
Reaffirming the divine act of saving the speaker despite their perceived wretchedness.
Oh Daddy You’ve been good to me
Expressing gratitude to a paternal figure for the continued goodness received.
Yeah You’ve been good to me
-Even in my doubts
Acknowledging divine goodness even in times of doubt and flaws.
Even in my flaws
-You’ve been good to me
Reiterating the ongoing goodness received from the divine figure.
Saved a wretch like me
Concluding with the acknowledgment of being saved despite being a wretch.
Saved a wretch like me
-Saved a wretch like me!
Final affirmation of being saved despite the perceived wretchedness.
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