Austin French - Freedom Lyrics
Lyrics
I push, I pull
Go back and forth finding myself pounding on a locked door
I try to make it out alone without your help
But I know I'll never win this war
I can never be, never be, free without you
This is the sound of chains breaking
This is the beat of a heart changing
This is a song of a soul forgiven
This is my freedom hymn
This is my freedom hymn, my freedom hymn
This is my freedom hymn, my freedom hymn
I breathe the air of freedom in knowing my life
Is better off in Your hands
The past is gone, what's done is done
Now I'm alive
And I'm never gonna look back
I can never be, never be, free without you
I can never be, never be, me without you
This is the sound of chains breaking
This is the beat of a heart changing
This is a song of a soul forgiven
This is my freedom hymn
This is my freedom hymn, my freedom hymn
This is my freedom hymn, my freedom hymn
Who the Son sets (free)
Is free indeed
Who the Son sets
Is free indeed
Who the Son sets
Is free
I'm free, oh
This is the sound of chains breaking
This is the beat of a heart changing
This is a song of a soul forgiven, oh
This is the sound of chains breaking
This is the beat of a heart changing
This is a song of a soul forgiven
This is my freedom hymn
This is my freedom hymn (my freedom hymn), my freedom hymn (my freedom hymn)
This is my freedom hymn, my freedom hymn, ooh
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Austin French - Freedom Hymn (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Austin French's "Freedom Hymn," released on September 19, 2017, is a powerful declaration of liberation rooted deeply in Christian faith. The song articulates a profound understanding of freedom not as an escape from external constraints, but as an internal transformation achieved through divine intervention. French poignantly captures the human struggle of trying to overcome personal battles and perceived imperfections independently, describing the feeling of "pounding on a locked door" and the futility of fighting a "war" alone. This resonates with the biblical acknowledgment of humanity's inherent limitations and need for a higher power. The core message of the song is encapsulated in the repeated assertion, "I can never be, never be, free without You," directly referencing the dependency on a savior for true freedom.
This sentiment aligns with the teachings found in Scripture, particularly the concept of liberation through faith in Jesus Christ. The lines "Who the Son sets free is free indeed" are a direct echo of John 8:36, a foundational verse in Christian theology that signifies that true freedom comes from Christ's redemption. The song’s chorus, describing "the sound of chains breaking," "the beat of a heart changing," and "a song of a soul forgiven," paints a vivid picture of spiritual renewal. This transformation is a central theme in the New Testament, where believers are described as being freed from the bondage of sin and death through Christ's sacrifice. For instance, Paul writes in Romans 8:2, "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death." The lyrics further emphasize this by stating, "The past is gone, what's done is done, Now I'm alive," reflecting the biblical concept of new life in Christ, where past transgressions are washed away. The phrase "freedom hymn" itself signifies an anthem of praise for this deliverance. The song's unwavering focus on this divine source of freedom serves as an inspiring reminder that true liberty is found not in self-sufficiency, but in surrendering to a power greater than oneself, leading to a life of forgiveness and renewed purpose.