Verse 1: Bella Cordero
I remember how You provided
How You held me through the night
And I remember how You sustained me
When You stepped in to save my life
Pre-Chorus: Bella Cordero
If I knew then what I know now
I would be still and let You work it out
Chorus: Bella Cordero
Jesus
I was tossed in the water
But I never went under
You were always on time
Jesus
When I went through the fire
You were right there beside me
You were always on time
You were always, always, always on time
And You were always, always, always on time
Verse 2: Bella Cordero
I remember how You carried
When I couldn't take a step
And I remember how You loved me
When I couldn't love myself
Chorus: Bella Cordero
Jesus
I was tossed in the water
But I never went under
You were always on time
Jesus
When I went through the fire
You were right there beside me
You were always on time
You were always, always, always on time
You were always, always, always on time
And You were always, always, always on time
Oh, You were always, always, always on time
Interlude: Bella Cordero
Oh, what a faithful God
Oh, how He's kept me and sustained me
Bridge: Bella Cordero
There's never been a day, never been a minute
Never been a moment that You weren't in it
There's never been a time that You didn't see me through, God
So I worship You
There's never been a day, never been a minute
Never been a moment that You weren't in it
There's never been a time that You didn't see me through, God
So I worship You
There's never been a day, never been a minute
Never been a moment that You weren't in it
There's never been a time that You didn't see me through, God
So I worship You
There's never been a day, never been a minute
Never been a moment that You weren't in it
There's never been a time that You didn't see me through, God
So I worship You, oh
Chorus: Bella Cordero
Jesus
I was tossed in the water
But I never went under
You were always on time
And Jesus
When I went through the fire
You were right there beside me
You were always on time
You were always, always, always on time (You're an on-time god)
You were always, always, always on time
You were always, always, always on time (Yes, You are)
You were always, always, always on time
Bridge: Bella Cordero
There's never been a day, never been a minute
Never been a moment that You weren't in it
There's never been a time that You didn't see me through, God
So I worship You
There's never been a day, never been a minute
Never been a moment that You weren't in it
There's never been a time that You didn't see me through, God
So I worship You
Interlude: Bella Cordero
I'm so grateful, Lord
Oh, ?
So I worship You, yeah
I worship You, Jesus
I worship You
I worship You
Outro: Bella Cordero
And Jesus
Oh, I was tossed in the water
But I never went under
You were always on time
And Jesus
When I went through the fire
You were right there beside me
And You were always on time, oh
Always On Time
Always On Time Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
Released on July 18, 2024, "Always On Time" by Elevation Worship features vocals from Bella Cordero, presenting a reflective and declarative worship song centered on God's consistent presence and intervention in times of difficulty. The lyrics recount personal experiences of trials and God's faithfulness, emphasizing His reliability and perfect timing in moments of need. The song opens with a look back, remembering God's past provision, sustainment, and how He "stepped in to save my life" and held the worshipper through dark times. This reflection leads to a realization expressed in the pre-chorus: a lesson learned that knowing God's faithfulness should lead to stillness and trust rather than worry.
The core message is powerfully articulated in the chorus, which uses vivid metaphors of being "tossed in the water" and going "through the fire." Despite these intense trials, the worshipper declares they "never went under" because Jesus was "right there beside me" and "always on time." This refrain is central to the song's theme, reinforcing the idea that God's help arrives precisely when needed, preventing complete overwhelm or destruction. The repetition of "always, always, always on time" underscores the certainty and unwavering nature of this divine attribute. Verse two continues this theme of past remembrance, specifically mentioning being carried when strength failed and loved when self-love was impossible, further illustrating God's compassionate and sustaining presence in vulnerability.
The bridge serves as an extended declaration of God's pervasive presence throughout life. It states emphatically that "There's never been a day, never been a minute, Never been a moment that You weren't in it," and crucially, "Never been a time that You didn't see me through." This unwavering truth becomes the basis for the worshipper's response: "So I worship You." The repetition of this bridge builds intensity, solidifying the connection between God's faithfulness and the resulting adoration. The imagery of water and fire resonates with biblical themes of trials and deliverance, speaking to a universal experience of facing hardships and the hope found in divine rescue. The interlude and outro sections further emphasize gratitude and reiterate the central message of God's timely presence, concluding with a final declaration of being seen through and God being always on time.
