Lyrics
Verse 1
Lift your head hear what God has said
"No not even death could separate us"
In His hands holy confidence
knowing nothing can separate us
Pre-Chorus
I, I will believe the promise You made us
And You, You'll never leave never forsake us
Chorus
You are faithful when I flee
You're always here with me
I rebel but You remain
My God You'll stay the same
Nothing compares with Your love
I know nothing could separate us
Verse 2
Lift your voice make a joyful noise
For no space or void could separate us
No distress nor the power of hell
oh no nothing else could separate us
Pre-Chorus
I, I will believe the promise You made us
And You, You'll never leave never forsake us
Chorus
You are faithful when I flee
You're always here with me
I rebel but You remain
My God You'll stay the same
Nothing compares with Your love
I know nothing could separate us
Pre-Chorus
I, I will believe the promise You made us
And You, You'll never leave never forsake us
Chorus
You are faithful when I flee
You're always here with me
I rebel but You remain
My God You'll stay the same
Nothing compares with Your love
I know nothing could separate us
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song draws directly on Romans 8, the passage that lists the things unable to separate a believer from the love of God. The first verse opens with "Lift your head" and quotes the promise that "not even death could separate us," and the second adds "no space or void" and "No distress nor the power of hell." Each verse ends on the same idea, that nothing else can break the bond.
The pre-chorus turns the promise into a decision: "I will believe the promise You made us." The chorus is honest about failure, saying "You are faithful when I flee" and "I rebel but You remain." The contrast between a wandering singer and a God who "stay the same" gives the refrain its weight, and the line "Nothing compares with Your love" closes each round.
Romans 8:38-39 is the clear source, Hebrews 13:5 holds the promise of never being forsaken, and 2 Timothy 2:13 speaks of God remaining faithful when people are not.
Related Scripture
- Romans 8:38-39 Nothing in creation can separate believers from the love of God in Christ.
- Hebrews 13:5 God promises never to leave or forsake His people.
- 2 Timothy 2:13 God remains faithful even when people are faithless.