Aaron Cole - ONE REASON Lyrics
Lyrics
Nobody warned me life was gonna be full of problems
Always at the worse times when you least expect
I tell everyone I'm good cause nobody really cares at the bottom
Running for my life while I'm tryna catch my breath
Went through the fire but it could have been worse
I don't need to understand
Cause Your promise is the way that You work
And You always have a plan
Even if I can't see it
I've always got a reason
I can always find one reason to thank You
I can always find one reason
I never thought I would ever see the day I'd be okay
I handed all my hope to the doubts in my mind
And how could I forget You're the one that makes a way out of no way
It took all of my darks days for me to see the light
Went through the fire but it could have been worse
I don't need to understand
Cause Your promise is the way that You work
And You always have a plan
Even if I can't see it
I've always got a reason
I can always find one reason to thank You
When my back against the wall (I can always find one reason to thank You)
And through all of my flaws (I can always find one reason to thank You)
And even if I fall (I can always find one reason to thank You)
And even if I lose it all (I can always find one reason)
Cause when I think of the things that You've done
Got no choice but to thank You
When I think of the things that You've done
I've got no choice but to thank You
I can't believe all the things that You've done
Got no choice but to thank You
All the things that You've done
Got no choice but to thank You
Even when I can't see it
I've always got a reason
I can always find one reason to thank You
When my back against the wall (I can always find one reason to thank You)
And even if I fall (I can always find one reason to thank You)
No matter what I'm walking through (I can always find one reason to thank You)
You're still worthy Lord
I can always find one reason
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ONE REASON
Meaning & Inspiration
Aaron Cole delivered a powerful and timely message with the release of his song "ONE REASON" on November 14, 2024. This track immediately immerses us in the raw, honest reflection of life's unpredictable challenges, opening with the relatable confession that no one warns us about the constant stream of problems. It captures the universal human tendency to mask our struggles, admitting, "I tell everyone I'm good cause nobody really cares at the bottom," a sentiment that echoes the feeling of isolation in tough times, a burden many carry in silence, despite the biblical call to bear one another's burdens as seen in Galatians 6:2. The initial verses paint a vivid picture of feeling overwhelmed, "running for my life while I'm tryna catch my breath," embodying a spiritual and emotional exhaustion that often accompanies trials.
The song pivots dramatically from this sense of despair to an anchor of unwavering faith, articulating the central theme beautifully in the recurring refrain. Enduring personal "fire" and recognizing "it could have been worse" isn't a dismissal of pain but an acknowledgment of divine protection and grace. The profound statement, "I don't need to understand / Cause Your promise is the way that You work / And You always have a plan," serves as the spiritual bedrock of the entire piece. This line beautifully encapsulates the essence of Proverbs 3:5-6, urging trust in the Lord with all our heart and not leaning on our own understanding. It’s a testament to surrendering intellectual control for spiritual peace, affirming that even when circumstances are unclear, God's faithfulness and strategic design remain constant, aligning with Jeremiah 29:11, which assures us of God's plans for our welfare, not for evil, to give us a future and a hope. This divine assurance becomes the singular, unbreakable "reason" for gratitude, allowing for praise even when the path ahead is obscured, because "Even if I can't see it / I've always got a reason."
Aaron Cole further unpacks this transformative perspective in the second verse, recounting a journey from doubt to clarity. The admission, "I never thought I would ever see the day I'd be okay / I handed all my hope to the doubts in my mind," is a vulnerable moment that many will identify with—the internal battle where skepticism threatens to overshadow belief. However, the turning point arrives with the remembrance of God's power to create solutions where none seem possible: "how could I forget You're the one that makes a way out of no way." This echoes numerous biblical accounts, from parting the Red Sea (Exodus 14) to providing water from a rock (Exodus 17), and Paul's declaration in Ephesians 3:20 about God's ability to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. The profound insight that "It took all of my dark days for me to see the light" speaks to how often adversity serves as a catalyst for spiritual awakening and a deeper understanding of God's presence, as referenced in Psalm 119:105, which describes God's word as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, particularly when our surroundings feel dim.
The song powerfully expands on the scope of this unwavering gratitude in its bridge, enumerating challenging scenarios where this "one reason" persists. Whether our "back against the wall," navigating "all of my flaws," facing the pain of falling, or even the devastating prospect of losing everything, the song declares that one can "always find one reason to thank You." This speaks to a profound, unconditional thankfulness that transcends circumstance, mirroring Paul's instruction in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for us in Christ Jesus. It asserts that God's character and His past faithfulness are sufficient grounds for praise, regardless of current tribulations. The outro solidifies this conviction, moving beyond simply *finding* a reason to experiencing an inescapable compulsion to thank God: "Cause when I think of the things that You've done / Got no choice but to thank You." This isn't a begrudging duty but a joyful, inevitable response to recalling God's mighty acts and countless blessings, as articulated in Psalm 103:2, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits." Aaron Cole's "ONE REASON" is ultimately an inspiring anthem of persistent faith, a compelling reminder that in a world full of problems, God's enduring plan and steadfast love are the eternal reasons to offer thanks, inviting every heart to find solace and strength in that profound truth.