Bright City - Thank You Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
There is a mystery
The wonder of love
A beautiful gift sent from above
You paid for my sin and covered the cost
Traded Your glory
A throne for a cross
Chorus 1
Love
Love came to sacrifice
Grace
Grace that has saved my life
Verse 2
I see my name
There in your scars
The hands of a healer
That mended this heart
I know the victory
Freedom has won
Because of Your blood
Salvation has come
Chorus 2
Love
Love came to sacrifice
Grace
Grace that has saved my life
Love
Love at the greatest price
Grace
Grace that has saved my life
Instrumental
Bridge
Jesus we thank you, thank you
Thank you for it all
Jesus we thank you, thank you
Thank you for it all
Oh how we love You, Jesus
Thank you for it all
Jesus we thank you, thank you
Thank you for it all
Chorus 3
Love
Oh what a sacrifice
Grace
Grace that has saved my life
It's your love
Love at the greatest price
Grace
Grace that has saved my life
Outro
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you for it all
Video
Thank You
Meaning & Inspiration
Bright City's 2017 release, "Thank You," stands as a profound declaration of gratitude rooted in the core tenets of Christian faith. The song artfully unpacks the immensity of divine love and grace, presenting it not merely as abstract concepts, but as tangible, life-altering realities. From its opening lines, the lyrics invite listeners to contemplate the "mystery" and "wonder" of a love that transcends human understanding, a love that willingly traded heavenly glory for the ultimate sacrifice on the cross. This echoes the Apostle Paul's sentiment in Philippians 2:6-8, which describes Christ, "who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!" The song powerfully conveys that this divine intervention wasn't merely an act of benevolence, but a costly redemption, the covering of sin at an immeasurable price.
The chorus, a recurring refrain of "Love, Love came to sacrifice, Grace, Grace that has saved my life," serves as the song's central thesis. It’s a bold affirmation of the efficacy of Christ's atoning work. The lyrics draw a direct line from Jesus' sacrifice to the recipient's salvation, a theme deeply woven throughout Scripture. Isaiah 53:5 speaks of this sacrifice directly: "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." The song’s second verse beautifully personalizes this sacrifice, declaring, "I see my name, there in your scars," a powerful metaphor for individual recognition and the healing touch of the divine. This resonates with the understanding that Christ’s sacrifice was not a general offering but a specific, redemptive act for all who believe, as highlighted in Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The victory and freedom proclaimed are directly attributed to Christ's blood, a potent symbol of the New Covenant and atonement, as described in Hebrews 9:14: "how much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God?"
The bridge shifts from personal reflection to a communal outpouring of worship and thanks. The repeated declaration, "Jesus we thank you, thank you, thank you for it all," is a simple yet profound expression of overwhelming gratitude for the totality of God's work. This echoes the New Testament instruction to "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:18). The song concludes by reiterating its core message, emphasizing that it is "your love, Love at the greatest price" and "Grace, Grace that has saved my life." This final affirmation solidifies "Thank You" not just as a song, but as an anthem of devotion, a musical testament to the foundational beliefs of Christianity and a powerful reminder of the transformative power of God's love and sacrificial grace.