Lyrics
Verse
There was a baby boy,
born in this world of sin,
born just to die for us
so that we could live.
Chorus
I'm glad that He died for me,
and He gave His life just to set me free.
I'm glad that He died for me,
born just to die for me.
Verse
Chorus
Vamp 1
Born just to die, now He,
and now He lives inside of Me
Vamp 2
Born just to die
Ending
Born just to die, now He,
and now He lives inside of Me
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Born to Die” presents the incarnation and crucifixion in concise gospel language. The opening verse moves immediately from Christ’s birth into its saving purpose: he enters a sinful world, gives his life, and makes life possible for others. The chorus responds with gratitude rather than detached explanation, celebrating freedom as the result of his death. Its repeated central phrase keeps the cross connected to the meaning of Christ’s coming.
The lyric aligns closely with Mark 10:45, where the Son of Man gives his life as a ransom for many. It also reflects John 3:16, which joins God’s gift of the Son with eternal life, and 1 Peter 2:24, which describes Christ bearing sins so that others might live in righteousness. The closing vamp adds the claim of Christ’s indwelling presence, shifting the song from past sacrifice to present life. Together, these ideas form a compact confession of incarnation, atonement, freedom, and continuing faith.
Related Scripture
- Mark 10:45 Jesus describes his mission as giving his life as a ransom for many.
- John 3:16 God gives the Son so that believers may receive eternal life.
- 1 Peter 2:24 Christ bears sins in his body so that others may live in righteousness.