Forrest Frank + Hulvey - No Longer Bound Lyrics
Lyrics
You came to set us free (You came to set us free)
I am no longer bound (Oh)
You came to set us free
I am no longer bound (Yeah)
Even in the valley of the shadow of death (Yeah)
I can take rest 'cause the living God is living in my chest
Everyday I wake up feelin' blessed (Feelin' blessed)
And even if I don't, I see it as a test (As a test)
'Cause I was lost until You found me
Now I know You're all around me
And nothing I could ever do
Could separate my love from You
You came to set us free (You came to set us free)
I am no longer bound, oh
You came to set us free (Came to set us free)
I am no longer bound, oh
Yeah, yeah
Say I'm so thankful You ain't drop me in that pit (Hey, na)
Saw my soul inside that famine, said, "That's it" (Crazy now)
You never flake in the cold winter
I just came to ball with the gold winners
Fast forward, turn to a Roadrunner
Spirit called me, "He a go-getter"
Shared blood, gave me lemonade, on His Cole Bennett, uh (Yeah, pick me up)
I was Timmy Turner, always chasin' after Vicky, uh
Took me to His fountain, gave me peace and chose to cleanse me up
Now I'm testifyin' of Your greatness, this a different love
'Cause it go woah-oh-oh (Uh)
Life been hittin' hard, let's take it slow
Take a walk by the river and let You flow
'Cause, Lord, You are all I ever want
You're all I ever want
'Cause I was lost until You found me
Now I know You're all around me
Nothing I could ever do
To separate my love from You
You came to set us free
I am no longer bound
You came to set us free
I am no longer bound
Video
Forrest Frank - No Longer Bound (Official Music Video) feat. Hulvey
Meaning & Inspiration
The collaborative single "No Longer Bound" from Forrest Frank and Hulvey, released on January 6, 2023, as part of the *No Longer Bound - Single* album, delivers a potent declaration of spiritual emancipation. This track serves as a powerful anthem for anyone who has experienced the transformative grace of God, articulating a profound shift from a life constrained by sin and worldly pursuits to one defined by freedom and divine connection. The song's central message is clear and resonant: through Christ, chains are broken, and a new life of purpose and peace begins.
The core narrative of "No Longer Bound" hinges on the redemptive work of Jesus, explicitly stating, "You came to set us free / I am no longer bound." This foundational truth echoes throughout Scripture, particularly in passages like Galatians 5:1, which declares, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." The artists convey an unwavering confidence, rooted in the indwelling presence of God, asserting, "Even in the valley of the shadow of death / I can take rest 'cause the living God is living in my chest." This line powerfully references Psalm 23:4, but elevates it by attributing the comfort and courage to the Holy Spirit residing within believers, as described in Romans 8:11, "If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you." This divine indwelling provides a daily wellspring of blessing, transforming even challenges into opportunities for growth, viewing them "as a test" rather than a curse, aligning with James 1:2-3, which encourages finding joy in trials.
The song then moves to the personal testimony of being found by God, articulating, "'Cause I was lost until You found me / Now I know You're all around me / And nothing I could ever do / Could separate my love from You." This deeply personal revelation mirrors the parables of the lost sheep and the prodigal son in Luke 15, illustrating God's relentless pursuit of His creation. The subsequent assurance that nothing can separate us from His love directly quotes the triumphant declaration in Romans 8:38-39: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." This provides an immutable anchor for the believer's identity and security.
Hulvey’s verse expands on this theme of deliverance, offering vivid imagery of rescue and transformation. He expresses gratitude for being saved from despair, saying, "Say I'm so thankful You ain't drop me in that pit / Saw my soul inside that famine, said, 'That's it'." This evokes biblical accounts of rescue from pits of destruction and spiritual starvation, echoing passages like Psalm 40:2, "He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand." His portrayal of God's steadfastness – "You never flake in the cold winter" – beautifully illustrates divine faithfulness that never wavers, a truth proclaimed in 2 Timothy 2:13, "if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself." The candid confession, "I was Timmy Turner, always chasin' after Vicky, uh," cleverly uses a pop culture reference to describe a life spent pursuing fleeting, often problematic, worldly desires. The resolution comes in being led to "His fountain, gave me peace and chose to cleanse me up," a clear allusion to the living water Jesus offers, as promised in John 4:13-14, where He speaks of a spring of water "welling up to eternal life." This cleansing leads to "testifyin' of Your greatness, this a different love," a natural outpouring of gratitude and a call to share the profound, unconditional love of God which transforms lives, a love described in 1 John 4:7-8 as God's very nature.
The song concludes by inviting a posture of rest and surrender, acknowledging the difficulties of life with, "Life been hittin' hard, let's take it slow / Take a walk by the river and let You flow." This imagery of resting by the river speaks to finding peace and guidance in God's presence, reminiscent of Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." It's an invitation to cease striving and allow the Spirit to lead, finding true satisfaction in His presence, recognizing, "Lord, You are all I ever want." "No Longer Bound" is not merely a song; it's a profound declaration of faith, a testimony to the liberating power of Christ, and a comforting reminder of God's unyielding presence and unwavering love for all who choose to walk in His freedom. It inspires a deep sense of gratitude and encourages a bold, uninhibited life lived in the fullness of divine grace.