Deon Kipping - You Dont Look Like Lyrics
Lyrics
(Spoken) Listen I would be lying if I told you that I never been hurt. or that I've never been broke, or that I've never experienced being betrayed or left or alone. But the truth is I've experienced that and more, but you would never know unless you asked me. Because of Gods grace there's no evidence of my past. I'm so glad I don't look like what I been through
I don't look like (I don't look like)
What I been through (What I been through)
I don't look like (I don't look like)
What I been through (What I been through)
(2x)
I lift my hands now (I lift my hands now)
I open my mouth now (I open my mouth now)
Everything's new now (Everything's new now)
Because I went through (Because I went through)
(2x)
You don't look like (You don't look like)
What you been through (What you been through)
You don't look like (You don't look like)
What you been through (What you been through)
(2x)
There's no weapon (There's no weapon)
That shall prosper (That shall prosper)
It may form now (It may form now)
But it won't prosper (But it won't prosper)
(2x)
I can smile now (I can smile now)
No longer mad now (No longer mad now)
Everything is new now (Everything's new now)
Because I went through (Because I went through)
(2x)
There's a smile on my face, because I know where I came from. I remember when I was depressed, now I have joy. So many times I was confused, now I have understating. At one point in my life I was so stressed out, and God gave me peace. There is a reason why I'm smiling, he is the reason why I am smiling, and I'm so glad I don't look like what I been through
I can smile now (I can smile now)
No longer mad now (No longer mad now)
Everything's new now (Everything's new now)
Because I went through (Because I went through)
You Don't Look Like What You've Been Through?. continued
I am free now (I am free now)
No longer bound now (No longer bound now)
Victory is here now (Victory's here now)
Because I went through (Because I went through)
I lift my hands now (I lift my hands now)
I open my mouth now (I open my mouth now)
Everything is new now (Everything's new now)
Because I went through (Because I went through)
(2x)
I lift my hands now (I lift my hands now)
I open my mouth now (I open my mouth now)
Victory is here right now (Victory's here now)
Because I went through (Because I went through)
Because I went through (Because I went through)
I'm alive today because (Because I went through)
I can smile today because (Because I went through)
Oh, because I went through
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You Dont Look Like by Deon Kipping & New Covenant
Meaning & Inspiration
Deon Kipping’s "You Don't Look Like," released on November 6, 2014, immediately resonated as a powerful declaration of God's transformative grace. The song opens with a raw, spoken testimony, laying bare the human experience of hurt, brokenness, betrayal, and loneliness. Kipping’s vulnerability in admitting his past struggles, only to proclaim that "there's no evidence of my past" because of God's grace, sets the profound stage for the entire piece. This introduction isn't just an anecdote; it's the very heart of the song's meaning, establishing a relatable narrative for anyone who has endured hardship but found renewal in faith. It articulates a universal desire to overcome, assuring that while we may walk through valleys, we are not destined to remain defined by them.
The essence of "You Don't Look Like" is the spiritual truth that God’s restorative power can erase the visible scars of life’s trials, leaving behind a testament to His faithfulness rather than a permanent mark of pain. The recurring phrase, "I don't look like what I been through," becomes more than a statement; it's an anthem of divine intervention. It echoes biblical promises of new beginnings, much like 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The song effectively conveys that transformation isn't just internal; it manifests outwardly through peace, joy, and freedom that confound previous circumstances. This visible change is not about pretending difficulties didn't exist, but about God working all things for good, as Romans 8:28 reminds us, using those very experiences to sculpt a stronger, more radiant spirit.
Delving deeper, the song intricately weaves the journey from suffering to triumph. Lines like "I lift my hands now, I open my mouth now, everything's new now, because I went through" capture a profound paradox. The current state of newness and praise isn't despite the past; it's *because* of it. This aligns with James 1:2-4, which encourages us to "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." Kipping's message underscores that the struggles themselves were instrumental in forging spiritual maturity and a deeper reliance on God, ultimately leading to a more vibrant faith. The declaration that "no weapon that shall prosper" directly references Isaiah 54:17, imbuing the song with scriptural authority and confidence that despite attacks, God's protection prevails, and His plans for us will ultimately stand firm.
The communal aspect is brilliantly incorporated as the song shifts from "I" to "You," extending this liberating truth to the listener. "You don't look like what you been through" is a powerful affirmation, encouraging everyone to embrace their own testimony of overcoming. This communal declaration reinforces the idea that shared faith fortifies individual resolve, reminding each person that their victory is not isolated. The shift from depression and confusion to joy, understanding, and peace, as articulated in the spoken bridge, directly reflects the "peace that transcends all understanding" described in Philippians 4:7. Furthermore, the final pronouncement of being "free now," "no longer bound," and that "victory is here now" celebrates the spiritual liberation found in Christ, echoing John 8:36: "So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free." This song is more than music; it is a profound journey through testament, reminding us that with God, our past pains are not our permanent identity, but rather the foundation upon which His grace builds an undeniable, beautiful future.