Hawk Nelson - No Such Thing Lyrics
Lyrics
If you're tired of running in circles
Feeling like all your plans
Are slipping right through your hands
If you got troubles deep as an ocean
Trying to breathe again
But worries keep sinking in
Just lift up your eyes to the sky
You will find
There's freedom on the other side
For you and I
I'm telling you
There's no such thing as hopeless
For a believer
There's no such thing as broken
For a Redeemer
There's no war He can't win
No fear He can't face
No hurt that He can't heal
No soul He can't save
There's no such thing as hopeless
For a believer
No such thing
When it feels like you've heard it before
But you haven't seen it yet
You're still in the thick of it
There is a invitation to be a new creation
So let your soul awaken
Let your soul awaken
I'm telling you
There's no such thing as hopeless
For a believer
There's no such thing as broken
For a Redeemer
Don't you know there's no such thing
There's no war He can't win
No fear He can't face
No hurt He can't heal
No soul He can't save
There's no such thing as hopeless
For a believer
No such thing
Just lift up your eyes
There's freedom on the other side
Just lift up your eyes
There a freedom on the other side
For you and I
I'm telling you
There's no such thing as hopeless
For a believer
There's no such thing as broken
For a Redeemer
Don't you know there's no such thing
There's no war He can't win
No fear He can't face
No hurt He can't heal
No soul He can't save
There's no such thing as helpless
For a believer
No such thing
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No Such Thing
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on April 6, 2018, as part of their album "Miracles," Hawk Nelson's "No Such Thing" emerges as a powerful anthem of unwavering faith, directly confronting the human experience of despair and inadequacy. The song's core message is an affirmation that for those who believe, true hopelessness, brokenness, or helplessness cannot exist in the face of an all-powerful Redeemer. It's a lyrical journey designed to lift spirits and recalibrate perspectives, reminding everyone that even in the deepest struggles, a divine invitation to freedom and transformation awaits. The band uses relatable scenarios of feeling stuck, overwhelmed by worries, and watching plans unravel to set the stage for a profound spiritual truth, offering a steadfast hand to guide the weary toward enduring hope found in a higher power.
The opening verses of "No Such Thing" speak to the common human condition of feeling trapped in "running in circles" and experiencing "troubles deep as an ocean," where worries threaten to "sink in." This candid acknowledgement of struggle immediately connects with anyone facing life's formidable challenges, resonating with the sense that personal efforts often fall short. However, the song swiftly pivots, extending an urgent call to "lift up your eyes to the sky," promising "freedom on the other side." This shift perfectly aligns with the biblical admonition found in Psalm 121:1-2, which declares, "I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." It’s a compelling invitation to reorient our focus from the immediate, overwhelming circumstances to the boundless strength of the Creator, echoing 2 Corinthians 3:17 that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
The song's pivotal chorus then declares the audacious truth: "There's no such thing as hopeless for a believer; there's no such thing as broken for a Redeemer." This isn't mere wishful thinking but a declaration rooted in the steadfast promises of Scripture. For a believer, hopelessness is conceptually dissolved because God works "all things together for good for those who love him" (Romans 8:28), and faith itself is "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). Similarly, the idea of being "broken" loses its finality when brought before a Redeemer. Isaiah 61:1 prophetically speaks of one sent "to bind up the brokenhearted," a mission perfectly fulfilled in Christ (Luke 4:18), signifying that no wound is beyond His mending touch. The lyrics then expand on this divine capability, asserting there's "no war He can't win, no fear He can't face, no hurt He can't heal, no soul He can't save." These lines powerfully illustrate God's sovereignty and His unwavering commitment to His people, reminding us of Romans 8:37 that "in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us," and that His spirit dispels fear (2 Timothy 1:7). He is the ultimate physician (Psalm 147:3) and the only source of salvation (Acts 4:12), making the concept of an insurmountable obstacle or an unredeemable life a foreign one to His infinite power.
As the song progresses, it addresses the weariness that comes from hearing promises without seeing immediate results, acknowledging the frustration of still being "in the thick of it." Yet, Hawk Nelson quickly reignites the flame of expectation with an "invitation to be a new creation," urging us to "let your soul awaken." This powerful call to spiritual renewal directly reflects 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." It's a reminder that faith isn't just about weathering storms but about undergoing a profound internal transformation, shedding old burdens and embracing a fresh start in spirit and purpose. The repeated encouragement to "just lift up your eyes" reinforces the constant need to fix our gaze on the source of our strength and freedom, emphasizing that this liberation is available "for you and I." The final declaration that "there's no such thing as helpless for a believer" brings the message full circle, solidifying the truth that with God, we are empowered beyond our natural abilities, perfectly aligning with Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." "No Such Thing" is an insistent, encouraging affirmation of God's limitless power and grace, a lyrical anchor for anyone navigating the tumultuous waters of life and needing a sturdy reminder of divine intervention and enduring hope.