Brenton Brown - Stars Lyrics
Lyrics
The stars are singing of our God
The mountains tell how great You are
The ocean speaks of your endless power
and everyone should know it
everyone should know it's true
You chose to leave your Father's side
With all your glory left behind
You showed us how to live this life
and everyone should know it
everyone should know it's true
Awesome God, strong and mighty
Maker of the universe
High above, yet in your mercy
You reached down and rescued us
You remembered us
The cross reveals the heart of God
Our Maker crucified for us
You chose to be our sacrifice
and everyone should know it
everyone should know it's true
Awesome God, strong and mighty
Maker of the universe
High above, yet in your mercy
You reached down and rescued us
You remembered us
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Stars
Meaning & Inspiration
Brenton Brown’s profound worship anthem, "Stars," released on January 18, 2010, as part of his album *Adoration*, offers a compelling journey through the expansive truth of God’s character and redemptive work. From its very opening, the song establishes a universal declaration, reminding us that creation itself stands as an undeniable testament to the Creator. The imagery of the "stars singing," "mountains telling," and the "ocean speaking" immediately evokes a sense of awe, echoing the ancient truth found in Psalm 19:1-4, where the heavens continually declare the glory of God without spoken word, their message reaching to the ends of the earth. This powerful opening serves as an invitation to recognize God’s eternal power and divine nature, plainly seen in what has been made, leaving all without excuse, as articulated in Romans 1:20. The recurring plea that "everyone should know it's true" underscores a deep conviction in the self-evident revelation of God through His magnificent handiwork.
The narrative then shifts from the grandeur of creation to the humility of the Incarnation, moving us from the cosmic to the deeply personal. Brown’s lyrics, "You chose to leave your Father's side / With all your glory left behind," succinctly capture the staggering self-emptying of Christ. This resonates deeply with Philippians 2:6-8, which describes Jesus, being in very nature God, not clinging to equality with God but making Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant. He came in human likeness, fully God and fully man, not just to reveal divine truth but to model a life of perfect obedience and love. The line, "You showed us how to live this life," points to Jesus as our ultimate example, as 1 Peter 2:21 teaches that Christ suffered for us, leaving an example for us to follow in His steps. This descent from heavenly glory to earthly existence is presented not as a necessity, but as a deliberate, loving choice, intensifying the wonder of God’s grace.
The chorus serves as a powerful anchor, summarizing the majestic yet merciful nature of God: "Awesome God, strong and mighty / Maker of the universe / High above, yet in your mercy / You reached down and rescued us / You remembered us." Here, Brenton Brown encapsulates the paradox of God’s transcendence and immanence. He is the "Maker of the universe," boundless in power, as Isaiah 40:28 proclaims that the Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth, who never grows tired or weary. Yet, this infinitely powerful God, who is "High above," is also intimately personal and compassionate. He "reached down and rescued us," demonstrating a profound mercy that defies our understanding, especially given our human frailty and sin. This act of remembering and reaching out is the essence of His salvation, aligning with Ephesians 2:4-5, which states that because of His great love and rich mercy, God made us alive with Christ even when we were spiritually dead. His remembrance of us, despite our unworthiness, is a poignant echo of Psalm 8:4, questioning what humanity is that God is mindful of us, or human beings that He cares for them.
The song reaches its profound climax with the revelation of the cross, where the heart of God is fully laid bare. "The cross reveals the heart of God / Our Maker crucified for us / You chose to be our sacrifice," declares the ultimate act of divine love and redemption. This truth is the bedrock of Christian faith: God, the Creator of all, willingly entered His creation to become the atoning sacrifice for humanity's sin. It is the fulfillment of John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." Romans 5:8 further emphasizes this selfless love, stating that God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. The cross is not just a historical event but the defining moment that transforms lives, signifying Christ's suffering once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring us to God, as found in 1 Peter 3:18. It is the ultimate expression of mercy, a deliberate choice by God to bear our penalty and offer us reconciliation.
Through each verse and chorus, "Stars" consistently returns to the declaration that "everyone should know it's true." This refrain is not merely repetitive but an urgent call to embrace these foundational truths—the witness of creation, the humility of the Incarnation, the power and mercy of God, and the redemptive heart revealed at the cross. Brenton Brown crafts a song that moves the worshiper from cosmic wonder to intimate gratitude, compelling an understanding of God’s story that is both vast and personal. The depth of its message serves as a powerful reminder of God’s active love and constant presence, encouraging all to acknowledge and share the truth of His unparalleled grace and sacrifice.