Some might say
People never change
But I disagree
Take a look at me
And there's nobody that can tell me that I'm not good enough
Not anybody that can say that I ain't worthy of love
'Cause I got that, got that kind of love
Never knew a love like You that could make a heart brand new
I can say that I'm not who I used to be
Never felt a love so wide that could change a life like mine
I can say that I was blind, but now I see
Now I'm stepping into a new reality
Letting go of the lies that I believed
Getting used to the way You look at me
This changes everything
Waking up as I wipe the tears away
Running wild like a child who's on the fray
And I can't hold back, just gotta say
This changes everything
Open doors
Go on, show me more
Making all things new
That's just what You do
God, You've never ever given me a reason to doubt
I know You're always gonna love me from the inside out
'Cause You got that, got that kind of love
Now I'm stepping into a new reality
Letting go of the lies that I believed
Getting used to the way You look at me
This changes everything
Waking up as I wipe the tears away
Running wild like a child who's on the fray
And I can't hold back, just gotta say
This changes everything
Never knew a love like You that could make a heart brand new
I can say that I'm not who I used to be
Never felt a love so wide that could change a life like mine
I can say that I was blind, but now I see
This changes everything
Stepping into a new reality
Letting go of the lies that I believed
Getting used to the way You look at me
This changes everything
Waking up as I wipe the tears away
Running wild like a child who's on the fray
And I can't hold back, just gotta say
This changes everything
Brandon Heath's song "This Changes Everything" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the transformative power of God's love in our lives. With its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, the song invites listeners to reflect on their own personal experiences of encountering God's love and how it has changed them from the inside out.
The song begins with the line, "Some might say, people never change, but I disagree." This immediately challenges the common belief that people are stuck in their ways and unable to change. Heath goes on to share his own personal testimony, declaring that God's love has changed him and made him a new person.
In the chorus, Heath sings, "Never knew a love like You that could make a heart brand new, I can say that I'm not who I used to be." This echoes the message of 2 Corinthians 5:17, which says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" This verse reminds us that when we encounter God's love and accept Jesus into our lives, we are transformed into new creations. Our old ways of thinking and living are replaced with a new identity rooted in Christ.
Heath continues in the chorus, "Never felt a love so wide that could change a life like mine, I can say that I was blind, but now I see." These words bring to mind the story of the blind man in John 9. After Jesus heals him, the man declares, "One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!" This story serves as a powerful illustration of the transformative power of encountering Jesus. Just as the blind man's physical sight was restored, encountering God's love can open our eyes to the truth and bring about radical change in our lives.
The bridge of the song declares, "Open doors, go on show me more, making all things new, that's just what You do." This line reminds us of Isaiah 43:19, which says, "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." God is constantly at work, bringing about newness and restoration in our lives. When we encounter His love, He opens doors and leads us on a journey of transformation and growth.
"This Changes Everything" is a song that invites us to reflect on the power of God's love to change us from the inside out. It reminds us that we are not stuck in our old ways, but through Christ, we can become new creations. The song's lyrics are rooted in Scripture and draw upon stories and verses that illustrate the transformative power of encountering God's love. As we listen to this song, may it serve as a reminder of the incredible love that has changed our lives and continue to inspire us to live transformed lives for His glory.
