Austin French - Jesus Can Lyrics
Lyrics
Picture this an 8 year old kid growing up in Georgia
Having a hard time with the world that he was seeing
Coming home from school scared to death
And always wondering what kind of mood his dad would be in
That kind of home can do a number on you
Mom and dad broke up and I guess I broke too
I grew up thinking nothing good could ever come from a story like mine
But
But who turns a broken dream
Into a life redeemed
Who can turn your worst defeat
Into your victory
Who saw me where I was
And led me where I stand
My life is living proof that only Jesus can
Everybody's got that hurt they wished that never happened
Everybody's got that pain they wish they could undo
But wounds become scars and scars become stories
And when it comes to the story of you
Who turns a broken dream
Into a life redeemed
Who can turn your worst defeat
Into your victory
Who saw me where I was
And led me where I stand
My life is living proof that only Jesus can
Only Jesus can save me
Only Jesus can change me
Only Jesus can take me
From lost to found
Hallelujah I'm singing
There's no stealing my freedom
He picked up all the pieces
Look at me now
Who turns a broken dream
Into a life redeemed
Who can turn your worst defeat
Into your victory
Who saw me where I was
And led me where I stand
My life is living proof that only Jesus can
Oh, thank You, Jesus
Only Jesus can save me
Only Jesus can change me
Only Jesus can take me
From lost to found
Hallelujah I'm singing
There's no stealing my freedom
My life is living proof that only Jesus can
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Meaning & Inspiration
Austin French’s “Jesus Can,” released in late 2020, is a powerful testament to God’s redemptive power, intricately woven with the raw vulnerability of personal experience. The song immediately sets a scene of childhood hardship, depicting a young boy in Georgia grappling with a volatile home environment, characterized by fear and the eventual breakdown of his parents’ marriage. French doesn't shy away from the profound impact this instability had, admitting that he "broke too," internalizing the belief that a life scarred by such circumstances couldn't possibly yield anything good. This deeply relatable introduction lays the groundwork for the song’s central, unwavering message: that no matter the depth of our past wounds or perceived failures, Jesus possesses the unique ability to transform brokenness into wholeness. The recurring question, "Who turns a broken dream into a life redeemed? Who can turn your worst defeat into your victory?" isn't just rhetorical; it's an invitation to acknowledge the divine intervention that rescues and rebuilds. This resonates powerfully with scriptural promises like Jeremiah 29:11, which speaks of God’s plans to prosper and not to harm, plans to give hope and a future, a future that French’s own testimony embodies. Furthermore, the declaration that "Who saw me where I was and led me where I stand" echoes the Lord’s omnipresence and guiding hand, as found in Psalm 139, where David marvels at God’s knowledge of him from conception and his constant presence. The bridge powerfully pivots from personal narrative to universal truth, acknowledging that everyone carries burdens and regrets, but framing these difficulties as precursors to strength. The lyrics assert that "wounds become scars and scars become stories," a profound insight that aligns with how God can use even our suffering for His glory, much like Joseph’s trials ultimately led to the salvation of his people (Genesis 50:20 – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives”). The repeated refrain, "Only Jesus can save me, only Jesus can change me, only Jesus can take me from lost to found," is a bold, unadulterated confession of faith, directly referencing the salvific work of Christ, as articulated in John 14:6, where Jesus declares Himself to be "the way and the truth and the life," and Acts 4:12, stating there is salvation in no one else. The triumphant declaration, "Hallelujah I'm singing, there's no stealing my freedom," is a vibrant expression of liberation found in Christ, a freedom secured by His sacrifice, as Paul writes in Galatians 5:1, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." French’s closing affirmation, "My life is living proof that only Jesus can," is not merely a concluding statement but a living testimony, a testament to the transformative power that reshapes individual destinies and offers unshakeable hope.