Don Francisco - Somebody Loves Me Lyrics
Lyrics
I couldn't understand
Why my life turned out so wrong
She knew how much I loved her
But she told me to be moving on
She said she just wanted me to go away
Her lawyer filed the papers yesterday
And I was rolling down the road
'Cause she told me she just didn't love me
I could not remember
When I'd ever felt so down
At least when my folks split up
I had some friends around
But this morning I was all alone
All I had left was this truck I own
And I was rolling down the road
Feeling like nobody loved me
I bought myself a six-pack
At some little Utah town
I went looking for a place
Just to end it all six feet down
I found me a curve with a cliff outside
Turned around and headed off
For one last ride
'Cause I was sick and tired
Of living in a world
Where nobody loved me
But then I heard the music
From a tent by the road
And I stopped just to listen awhile
They were singing 'bout Jesus
And freedom and love
Every face that I saw had a smile
Then the preacher stood up
And what he had to say
I don't know how he knew
But it blew me away
He was telling my life
In the smallest detail
Just like somebody somewhere
Had been reading my mail
I didn't know just what to do
I was feeling so strange
Something way down there inside me
Was starting to change
When he said to step out
I came and I prayed
And suddenly I was no longer afraid
'Cause I knew in my heart and my soul
That Jesus, He loved me
Peace like a river
Just flooded my soul
I gave Him the pieces
And He made it up whole
Now I'm living because I know
That somebody loves me
Yes, I'm living because I know
That somebody loves me, yeah
I'm living because I know
That Jesus, He loves me
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Don Francisco - Somebody loves me
Meaning & Inspiration
Don Francisco's "Somebody Loves Me," released on April 8, 2016, is a profound testament to the transformative power of divine love in the face of utter despair. The song immediately plunges the listener into the raw agony of a life crumbling under the weight of rejection. The narrator recounts the pain of a broken relationship, where a lover's departure leaves him feeling utterly alone and worthless. This desolation is amplified by the memory of parental separation, underscoring a deep-seated feeling of abandonment. In his darkest hour, driving aimlessly with nothing but his truck and suicidal thoughts, he stumbles upon a roadside tent revival. This unexpected encounter, amidst a community radiating joy and singing about Jesus, marks a pivotal turning point. The preacher's sermon, inexplicably detailed and resonant with the narrator's personal struggles, acts as a direct intervention, revealing a love far greater than human affection.
The song masterfully articulates the shift from profound hopelessness to the dawning realization of God's unfailing love. The narrator's decision to step out and pray signifies the surrender of his brokenness to a higher power. This act of faith ushers in a profound inner transformation, replacing fear with an unshakeable assurance that "Jesus, He loved me." The subsequent flood of peace, described as a river, illustrates the healing that occurs when one entrusts their fractured spirit to God. This resonates with the biblical assurance found in Philippians 4:7, which promises that "the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." The song emphasizes that true living is not a matter of human circumstance but a direct result of knowing one is loved by God, a concept deeply rooted in numerous scriptural passages. John 3:16 famously declares God's immense love for the world, demonstrating that this love is not conditional but freely given. The idea of God making a broken life "whole" echoes the restorative power described in Psalm 34:18, where it is stated that "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." Francisco's narrative powerfully conveys that even when human love fails and life seems insurmountable, an eternal love is waiting, capable of mending the deepest wounds and providing an unshakeable foundation for life. The repeated affirmation, "I'm living because I know that somebody loves me," serves as a powerful echo of the truth found in 1 John 4:19: "We love because He first loved us." This song, therefore, is not merely a personal testimony but an invitation to recognize and embrace a love that is eternally present, unconditionally offered, and supremely capable of transforming lives from despair to vibrant, hopeful existence.