Lyrics
Verse 1
Love that has conquered fear
Love that has drawn us near
Love that won’t let go
Love that pursues the lost
Love that has weighed the cost
And oh, it’s us He chose
Chorus
Your goodness overwhelms us
Your goodness overwhelms us
Your goodness overwhelms us
Verse 2
Love that has made a way
Love that absolves all shame
God, You won’t let go
Love that remains the same
Constant, You never change
God, You won’t let go
Bridge
Jesus Christ the Son
You’ve been so good to us
We bless Your Holy name
We bless Your Holy name
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
The lyrics of "Overwhelm" open with a list of descriptions of love: love that has conquered fear, drawn people near, and refused to let go. Each line pictures a love that moves toward the lost, counts the cost, and still chooses people, as the line "And oh, it's us He chose" puts it.
The chorus repeats a single sentence, "Your goodness overwhelms us", three times. The repetition gives congregations a simple line to sing together, and it keeps attention on the goodness of God rather than on any worshipper's effort.
The second verse speaks of love that "absolves all shame" and stays the same, with God addressed directly as constant and unchanging. The bridge turns to Jesus Christ the Son, thanking Him for being good and blessing His holy name. The themes can be read alongside passages about fearless love and God's steadfast character, though the song itself does not quote them.
Related Scripture
- 1 John 4:18 The verse says perfect love drives out fear, which matches the opening line about love conquering fear.
- Hebrews 13:5 The passage promises that God will never leave or forsake His people, echoing "God, You won't let go".