Dan Bremnes - Started With You Lyrics
Lyrics
At the worst of times
And to my surprise
When I'm lost, I find
My lifeline, You hear my cry
Desperate prayers
'Cause I know You're there
Like the atmosphere, everywhere
And honestly, I'm not sure how I got this far
Still so many days I'm barely holding on
But every journey it started with You
Every door that You brought me through
It started with You
It started with You
It started with You
You
And I found myself
When I lost myself
And I must have failed a thousand times
Thought I'd lose my mind
And I swear I did
And I found no help
So, I reached down in my being
From the place I hit the ground
And I bled and I cried
I wrestled with my pride
'Cause I wanted to be free again
Wanted to see the light
And I thought for sure You'd leave me there
I thought for sure I'd die
But You kept holding on to me
Now I'm alive
It started with You
It started with You
Every beat of this heart is a song
And it started with You (started with You, started with You)
You (You)
It's always been (You)
It's always been (You)
It's always been
Always been You (You)
It's always been (You)
It's always been (You)
It's always been
It's always been You
You, it started with You
Every beat of this heart is a song
And it starts with You (You)
You (it's always been, it's always been)
You (it's always been, it's always been)
And this story of infinite love
It's always been You (it's always been You, it's always been You)
(You)
It's always been (You)
It's always been (You)
It's always been
Always been You (You)
It's always been (You)
It's always been (You)
It's always been
It's always been You
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Dan Bremnes - Started With You (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Dan Bremnes' "Started With You," set to release on June 20, 2025, as part of "The Hero - EP," offers a profound spiritual reflection that resonates deeply with anyone who has navigated life's darkest valleys. The song immediately establishes a narrative of profound struggle and ultimate divine rescue, eschewing superficial platitudes for a raw, honest portrayal of faith forged in fire. It speaks to those moments when life feels overwhelming, when one is "at the worst of times" and "lost," yet it posits that even in such despair, an ever-present "lifeline" exists – a divine "You" that hears every desperate cry. This echoes the truth found in Psalm 34:17-18, assuring us that "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." The lyrics beautifully articulate God's omnipresence, comparing His constant presence to "the atmosphere, everywhere," a comforting thought reminiscent of Psalm 139:7-10, which declares that there is nowhere we can go from His Spirit or His presence.
The core message of "Started With You" is a powerful testament to God's initiation and sustaining power in every aspect of our existence. Bremnes openly admits, "I'm not sure how I got this far / Still so many days I'm barely holding on," a vulnerability that many can relate to. Yet, he pivots to the profound realization that "Every journey it started with You / Every door that You brought me through." This isn't just a casual acknowledgment but a foundational belief that God is the author and perfecter of our faith, the one who begins a good work and carries it to completion, as Philippians 1:6 states. It suggests that even the path we walk, the opportunities we encounter, and the strength we possess, originate from Him. This perspective shifts the focus from human effort to divine grace, reminding us that we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared beforehand (Ephesians 2:10).
The song further delves into the transformative paradox of finding oneself through losing oneself, a distinctly spiritual concept. The line, "And I found myself / When I lost myself," captures the essence of surrendering control and ego to a higher power, a truth Jesus Himself articulated in Matthew 10:39: "Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it." Bremnes describes hitting rock bottom, failing "a thousand times," and wrestling with pride, experiencing a desperate desire to "be free again" and "to see the light." This intense inner battle, where one "bled and cried," resonates with the human struggle against our fallen nature and the deep longing for redemption. It aligns with James 4:6, which states that "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble," underscoring the necessity of humility in our journey toward true freedom.
The true heart of the song's inspiration lies in its unwavering declaration of God's faithfulness amidst despair. Even when the singer felt abandoned, thinking "for sure You'd leave me there / I thought for sure I'd die," the revelation comes: "But You kept holding on to me / Now I'm alive." This is a vibrant echo of God's covenant promises, such as those found in Deuteronomy 31:6, "The Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you," and Romans 8:38-39, which assures us that nothing can separate us from the love of God. It's a powerful narrative of divine endurance, where God's steadfast love triumphs over our fears and failures. The repeated affirmation, "It's always been You," culminating in the profound statement "Every beat of this heart is a song / And this story of infinite love," paints a picture of a life utterly dedicated to and dependent on God. It beautifully captures the sentiment of Psalm 104:33, "I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live," recognizing every breath as a gift and every moment as a testament to His enduring love, which is, at its essence, the very nature of God (1 John 4:8). "Started With You" serves as a profound encouragement, reminding all who hear it that no matter how challenging life becomes, our story of redemption and hope always begins and ends with the unfailing love of God.