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
No Longer Bound
No Longer Bound Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
"No Longer Bound" is a collaborative song by Forrest Frank and Hulvey, released with a video on March 7, 2023. The core message of the track is powerfully stated in its recurring chorus, declaring liberation through a higher power. The central theme is the freedom found from past constraints and struggles, emphasizing a state of being unbound from previous limitations or burdens.
Forrest Frank opens the verses reflecting on finding peace and security even amidst life's difficulties, referencing the "valley of the shadow of death" as a place where rest is possible due to an internal connection with the divine. This perspective frames daily life, whether feeling good or facing challenges, as a blessed existence or a test of faith. His lyrics convey a personal journey from being lost to being found, highlighting a pervasive sense of divine presence ("all around me") and the certainty that nothing can sever this connection of love.
Hulvey contributes a dynamic verse filled with vivid imagery of rescue and transformation. He expresses gratitude for being saved from despair and destruction ("that pit," "that famine"). His metaphors depict perseverance through hardship ("cold winter") and a newfound purpose and drive ("go-getter," "Roadrunner"), contrasting a past pursuit of fleeting validation ("chasin' after Vicky") with the peace and cleansing found through faith. This transformation leads to a desire to testify to a profound, different kind of love experienced.
The song's latter sections and outro reinforce the desire to slow down the pace of life ("take it slow") and surrender to a spiritual flow, walking metaphorically by a river. The repeated affirmation that the divine is "all I ever want" underscores the shift in priorities and the fulfillment found in this connection. The powerful declaration of being "no longer bound" serves as both a personal testimony and a universal message of hope for liberation from whatever holds individuals captive, whether it be fear, past mistakes, or worldly pursuits. The song's themes resonate with concepts of spiritual redemption and freedom found in faith traditions, presenting a message of hope and transformation.
