Abbie Simmons - Defender Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
You go before I know
That You've even gone to win my war
You come back with the head of my enemy
You come back and You call it my victory
Verse 2
You go before I know
That You've even gone to win my war
Your love becomes my greatest defense
It leads me from the dry wilderness
Pre-Chorus
And all I did was praise
And all I did was worship
And all I did was bow down
And all I did was stay still
Chorus 1
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
Verse 3
You know before I do
Where my heart can seek to find Your truth
Your mercy is the shade I'm living in
You restore my faith and hope again
Pre-Chorus
And all I did was praise
And all I did was worship
And all I did was bow down
And all I did was stay still
Chorus 1
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
Interlude
Bridge
When I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
And when I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
When I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
Chorus 1
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better Your way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
Bridge
And when I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
And when I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
Spoken
Every time
This happens every time
Every time I fall apart
You pick up the pieces and make them beautiful
Every time, every time
This always happens, always happens
Every time
Not just one time, not just a few times
Every time, every time
Every time
Bridge
When I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
And You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
And when I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
Every time, You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
'Cause when I thought I lost me
You knew where I left me
You reintroduced me to Your love
You picked up all my pieces
Put me back together
You are the defender of my heart
Chorus 2
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better this way
So much better
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better this way
And hallelujah, You have saved me
So much better this way
And hallelujah, Great Defender
So much better Your way
Video
Defender - UPPERROOM
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2017, "Defender" by Abbie Simmons, a song that has resonated deeply within faith communities, powerfully articulates a profound truth about God's unwavering presence and redemptive work in our lives. The song centers on the overarching theme of divine protection and restoration, portraying God as a constant, active force who intervenes on our behalf, often before we are even aware of the battle or our own need. The narrative begins with the assertion that God precedes our knowledge of challenges, having already gone ahead to secure victory and claiming the outcome as our own triumph. This concept echoes the sentiment found in Isaiah 55:8-9, which states, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." The lyrics further emphasize that this divine action is intrinsically linked to God's love, which serves as the ultimate defense, guiding believers through periods of spiritual barrenness or difficulty, much like the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, as described in Deuteronomy 8:2-4. The pre-chorus beautifully captures the simplicity of our response to this overwhelming grace: praise, worship, bowing down, and stillness. This mirrors the posture of David in 2 Samuel 7:18, where he sits before the Lord and offers profound gratitude. The recurring declaration, "Hallelujah, You have saved me, so much better Your way," is an anthem of surrender and recognition that God's plan and execution are always superior to our own limited understanding or efforts. Verse three delves into God's intimate knowledge of our hearts and His role in guiding us to truth, with His mercy providing a sanctuary, a concept aligned with Psalm 23:4: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." This restoration of faith and hope is a testament to God’s faithfulness. The bridge powerfully encapsulates the experience of feeling lost and fragmented, only to be found and reassembled by God. This is beautifully illustrated in Jeremiah 29:11, which promises God's plans for hope and a future, and the profound personal restoration described speaks to the intimate care God offers, acting as the true "defender of my heart." The spoken word section reinforces this by emphasizing the recurring nature of God's faithfulness in picking up our pieces and making them beautiful, a constant reassurance that His redemptive power is not a one-time event but a continuous provision. The entire composition serves as a powerful testimony to the unwavering love and protective strength of God, encouraging listeners to trust in His foresight, His provision, and His ability to restore us completely.