I'm a fugitive
Running from the life that I was meant to live
Looking for somewhere that I can lay my head
I'm lucky if I make it through the night
But I can't sleep
Knowing that You're one more step ahead of me
I'm a fool for ever thinking You'd just let me go
That's not the way it's ever gone before
I'm Yours
You catch me like a thief in the night
You hold me when I put up a fight
You chase me when I run from Your light
Because You love, You won't give up
'Til my heart is stolen
'Til my heart is stolen away
I'm trying to understand that life comes after dying
To embrace that I'm a slave until I'm captured
But You would never use a lock or a key
'Cause I am free
You catch me like a thief in the night
You hold me when I put up a fight
You chase me when I run from Your light
Because You love, You won't give up
'Til my heart is stolen
'Til my heart is stolen away
I could change my name, cover all my tracks
But I'm wrong to think I could lose the past
'Cause You found me here and You took me back
Once a criminal, now a prodigal
You catch me like a thief in the night
You hold me when I put up a fight
You chase me when I run from Your light
Because You love, You won't give up
'Til my heart is stolen
'Til my heart is stolen away
Til my heart is stolen til my heart is stolen away
"Stolen" by Brandon Heath is a powerful song that resonates with anyone who has ever felt lost, broken, or in need of redemption. The lyrics tell the story of a fugitive, someone running from the life they were meant to live, desperately searching for a place to find solace. It's a universal theme that many of us can relate to on a personal level.
In the song, Brandon Heath sings about being caught like a thief in the night and held tight by a love that won't give up. This imagery is reminiscent of the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15:3-7. In the parable, Jesus tells of a shepherd who leaves his ninety-nine sheep to go in search of the one that is lost. When he finds it, he joyfully carries it back on his shoulders. Similarly, God pursues us relentlessly, never giving up on us, and always ready to bring us back into His loving arms.
The lyrics also speak to the idea that we are free, even in our brokenness. Heath sings, "You would never use a lock or a key, 'cause I am free." This echoes the message of Galatians 5:1 which says, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." We are no longer slaves to sin and brokenness because of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. We have been set free to live in the fullness of His love and grace.
The song is a reminder that no matter how far we may run or how lost we may feel, God is always pursuing us. He is always one step ahead, waiting for us to turn back to Him. This is beautifully captured in the lyrics, "You found me here and You took me back, once a criminal, now a prodigal." Just like the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32, God is always ready to welcome us back with open arms, no matter how far we have strayed.
"Stolen" is a song that speaks to the deep longing within all of us to be known, loved, and accepted. It reminds us that we are never beyond redemption and that God's love is relentless and unwavering. It's a song that inspires hope and encourages us to surrender our brokenness to the One who can make us whole.
Brandon Heath's music is known for its honest and vulnerable lyrics, and "Stolen" is no exception. It's a song that touches the heart and speaks to the universal human experience of feeling lost and in need of redemption. Whether you're a longtime fan of Brandon Heath or hearing this song for the first time, "Stolen" is sure to resonate with your soul and remind you of the incredible love and grace of our Heavenly Father.
