Cody Carnes - Run To The Father (Radio Version) Lyrics
Lyrics
I've carried a burden for too long on my own
I wasn't created to bear it alone
I hear Your invitation
To let it all go
I see it now
I'm laying it down
And I know that I need You
I run to the Father
I fall into grace
I'm done with the hiding
No reason to wait
My heart needs a surgeon
My soul needs a friend
So I'll run to the Father
Again and again and again and again
Oh oh oh
You saw my condition
Had a plan from the start
Your Son for redemption
The price for my heart
And I don't have a context
For that kind of love
I don't understand
I can't comprehend
All I know is I need You
I run to the Father
I fall into grace
I'm done with the hiding
No reason to wait
My heart needs a surgeon
My soul needs a friend
So I'll run to the Father
Again and again and again and again
Oh oh oh
Again and again and again and again
Oh oh oh
My heart has been in Your sights
Long before my first breath
Running into Your arms
Is running to life from death
And I feel this rush deep in my chest
Your mercy is calling out
Just as I am You pull me in
And I know I need You now
I run to the Father
I fall into grace
I'm done with the hiding
No reason to wait
And my heart found a surgeon
My soul found a friend
So I'll run to the Father
Again and again and again and again
Oh oh oh
Again and again and again and again
Oh oh oh
Again and again
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Meaning & Inspiration
Cody Carnes's "Run To The Father (Radio Version)," released in 2020 on the album of the same name, is a profound anthem of surrender and unwavering reliance on God's love. The song delves into the universal human experience of carrying burdens alone, acknowledging the weariness that comes from striving without divine support. Carnes powerfully articulates the moment of realization, the conscious decision to relinquish control and embrace the Father's welcoming embrace, echoing the invitation found in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." This turning point isn't a one-time event but a continuous choice, as the repeated refrain, "Again and again and again and again," signifies a deep, abiding trust.
The core message resonates with the transformative power of God's grace and redemptive love. Carnes highlights a heart in need of healing, a soul yearning for companionship, and finds both in the Father. This pursuit of wholeness is a central theme in Scripture, particularly the concept of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, who seeks out the lost and heals the broken (Luke 19:10, Psalm 147:3). The lyrics grapple with the incomprehensibility of God's sacrificial love, as expressed in John 3:16, recognizing that "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." This profound love, demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice, is the ultimate offering for our hearts, a truth that transcends human understanding and calls for a complete dependency.
The song’s narrative progresses from acknowledging the struggle of self-sufficiency to experiencing the profound relief and peace found in God's presence. The imagery of running into the Father's arms is a powerful metaphor for abandoning fear and embracing security, a concept deeply rooted in verses like 1 John 4:18, which states, "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." Carnes poetically describes this as "running to life from death," a testament to the resurrection power available to believers. The overwhelming sense of mercy and acceptance, even in our flawed state, is beautifully captured, reminding us of the unfailing nature of God's commitment, as promised in Lamentations 3:22-23: "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Ultimately, "Run To The Father" is an inspiring declaration of faith, a humble surrender, and a testament to the enduring power of seeking refuge in the loving arms of God.