Casting Crowns - Broken Together Lyrics
Lyrics
What do you think about when you look at me
I know we're not the fairytale you dreamed we'd be
You wore the veil, you walked the aisle, you took my hand
And we dove into a mystery
How I wish we could go back to simpler times
Before all our scars and all our secrets were in the light
Now on this hallowed ground, we've drawn the battle lines
Will we make it through the night
It's going to take much more than promises this time
Only God can change our minds
Maybe you and I were never meant to be complete
Could we just be broken together
If you can bring your shattered dreams and I'll bring mine
Could healing still be spoken and save us
The only way we'll last forever is broken together
How it must have been so lonely by my side
We were building kingdoms and chasing dreams and left love behind
I'm praying God will help our broken hearts align
And we won't give up the fight
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Casting Crowns - Broken Together (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Broken Together," a powerful track from Casting Crowns' 2017 compilation *Just Be Held: Casting Crowns Favorites*, offers a profound contemplation of spiritual vulnerability and the redemptive power found in shared brokenness. While the album itself serves as a collection of beloved songs, "Broken Together" stands out for its deep theological resonance, speaking directly to the Christian understanding of grace and community. The song's message centers on the liberating truth that in our imperfections, our flaws, and our moments of weakness, we are not alone. Instead, God meets us precisely in these fragile places, and in turn, calls us to find solace and strength in one another's shared humanity. This isn't a call to a superficial perfection, but rather an embrace of the reality that it is through acknowledging our need for divine intervention that we can truly connect with God and with fellow believers.
The theological underpinnings of "Broken Together" are deeply rooted in the New Testament's emphasis on the church as a body, united not by a lack of struggle, but by a common reliance on Christ. The Apostle Paul eloquently describes this in 1 Corinthians 12:26, stating, "If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it." This verse perfectly encapsulates the song’s sentiment, suggesting that our individual pains and stumbles create a shared experience that can foster empathy and support. The song encourages a departure from the pressure to present an unblemished facade, instead advocating for the courage to be transparent about our struggles. This transparency allows God’s grace to flow more freely, as we recognize that our healing and wholeness are not self-achieved but are gifts from Him.
Furthermore, the message resonates with the teachings of Jesus himself, particularly His ministry to the marginalized and the outcasts. He famously declared in Matthew 9:12, when asked why he ate with tax collectors and sinners, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick." This statement is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, affirming that Christ came for those who recognize their spiritual sickness. "Broken Together" echoes this by suggesting that it is in our collective acknowledgment of this spiritual need that we can experience God's healing touch most profoundly. The song inspires listeners to find strength not in their own resilience, but in the resilient love of God that binds us together, enabling us to face life's adversities with hope and mutual encouragement. It is a reminder that the very things we might try to hide are often the pathways through which God reveals His extraordinary love and power.