Lyrics
God looked out from Heaven and saw the pain that I was in.
God observed the pain I was experiencing from Heaven.
My life was so confused and blinded by my sin.
My life was confused and clouded by sin.
He knew there was nothing in this world that I could do,
God recognized my inability to resolve the situation on my own.
Thats why he sent His son to die for me and you.
He sent His son to die for both me and others because of this realization.
Chorus:
Chorus begins, emphasizing the actions of God.
He did what I couldn't do
God accomplished what I, in my limitations, couldn't achieve.
Went to the cross so I could be forgiven.
He went to the cross, providing forgiveness for me.
He spent three days in the grave,
Spent three days in the grave to give my life value.
To make my life worth living.
His actions made my life meaningful.
And the wonder of salvation is
Highlighting the wonder of salvation despite personal inadequacy.
I could never be good enough.
Recognition that personal goodness is insufficient.
He did what I couldn't do. (couldn't do)
Reiteration that God achieved what the individual couldn't.
Some people think they've got this whole thing figured out.
Some people believe in righteous living, but...
Living right, doing good is what they think life's all about.
...life's true essence is misunderstood by those relying on goodness alone.
But they need to know that there's an answer to their faith,
They must realize that faith has an answer.
They've got to know that Jesus is the only way.
Emphasis on Jesus as the exclusive solution.
Chorus:
Chorus repetition for emphasis.
He did what I couldn't do
God accomplished what human effort couldn't.
Went to the cross so I could be forgiven.
The cross brought forgiveness for believers.
He spent three days in the grave,
Three days in the grave added value to life.
To make my life worth living.
Life became worthwhile due to God's actions.
And the wonder of salvation is
Salvation is marvelous considering personal inadequacy.
I could never be good enough.
Acknowledgment that personal goodness falls short.
He did what I couldn't do. (couldn't do)
Reiteration that God achieved what the individual couldn't.
Make no mistake, this is not a fairy tale,
Clarification that the message is not a fanciful story.
One day everybody's gonna need some help.
Everyone will eventually need assistance.
There's just no way that we could make it by ourselves.
Humanity cannot navigate life alone; help is necessary.
Chorus:
Chorus repetition for emphasis.
He did what I couldn't do
God accomplished what human effort couldn't.
Went to the cross so I could be forgiven.
The cross brought forgiveness for believers.
He spent three days in the grave,
Three days in the grave added value to life.
To make my life worth living.
Life became worthwhile due to God's actions.
And the wonder of salvation is
Salvation is marvelous considering personal inadequacy.
That I could never be good enough.
Acknowledgment that personal goodness falls short.
He did what I couldn't do.(couldn't do)
Reiteration that God achieved what the individual couldn't.
(repeat chorus)
Final repetition of the chorus for emphasis.
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