Hillsong UNITED - Tu Gracia Me Alcanzó (Me Amaste AsÃ) Lyrics
Lyrics
Tómame
En las manos que hicieron los cielos
Hállame
En la gracia que me redimió
Del lodo me sacó
Mis pasos afirmó
Su nombre Él me dio
Mi corazón restauró
Eres Rey
De rodillas proclamo tu gloria
Y de pie
Sin temor ahora puedo cantar
Del lodo me sacó
Mis pasos afirmó
Su nombre Él me dio
Mi corazón restauró
Aquà estoy
Te necesito
Me rindo a ti
Tuyo soy
Mi alma te adora
Hasta el fin
Yo estaba roto
Pero me amaste asÃ
Tu gracia me alcanzó
Mi pecado borró
Gracia que
Derrotó para siempre la muerte
Y quitó toda
Mi vergüenza y dolor
Partió el velo en dos
La piedra Él movió
Jesús se levantó
Y junto a Él me sentó
Yo estaba roto
Pero me amaste asÃ
Tu gracia me alcanzó
Mi pecado borró
Fui perdonado
Mi libertad compró
La muerte Él venció
Mi pecado borró
Y tu gracia triunfó
Video
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Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong UNITED's "Tu Gracia Me Alcanzó (Me Amaste Así)," released on November 8, 2019, stands as a powerful testament to the transformative nature of divine grace. This song isn't just a collection of melodies and lyrics; it’s a profound declaration of personal redemption, a deeply resonant echo of the biblical narrative of God's unyielding love and mercy. The central theme revolves around the overwhelming realization that even in brokenness, in a state of being "roto" (broken), God’s grace reached out and embraced the singer. This is beautifully captured in the lines about being loved "así" (like this), implying acceptance despite imperfections and past failings.
The lyrical content draws heavily from core Christian theology, painting a vivid picture of a personal encounter with God's saving power. The opening lines, "Tómame / En las manos que hicieron los cielos" (Take me / In the hands that made the heavens), immediately point to the omnipotence and creative authority of God, echoing verses like Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 33:6. The act of being found "En la gracia que me redimió" (In the grace that redeemed me) speaks directly to the concept of salvation through Christ's sacrifice, a central tenet of Christianity, reminiscent of Ephesians 1:7: "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace." The imagery of being lifted "Del lodo me sacó" (He pulled me out of the mud) powerfully illustrates liberation from sin and despair, akin to 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." The affirmation, "Su nombre Él me dio / Mi corazón restauró" (He gave me His name / He restored my heart), signifies a renewed identity and inner healing, aligning with the biblical promise of a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).
The chorus, "Yo estaba roto / Pero me amaste así / Tu gracia me alcanzó / Mi pecado borró" (I was broken / But you loved me like this / Your grace reached me / My sin it erased), is the song’s emotional anchor. It’s a raw confession of prior brokenness met by an unconditional love. This mirrors the profound message of God's love demonstrated in Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The declaration that grace "Mi pecado borró" (erased my sin) resonates with the cleansing power of Christ’s blood, as described in 1 John 1:7: "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin."
Further verses expand on the scope and triumph of this grace. The line "Gracia que / Derrotó para siempre la muerte / Y quitó toda / Mi vergüenza y dolor" (Grace that / Defeated death forever / And removed all / My shame and pain) directly references the victory of Christ over death, a cornerstone of Christian faith, powerfully declared in 1 Corinthians 15:54-57: "So will it be with the resurrection of the dead... ‘Death is swallowed up in victory! O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?’... Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." The imagery of the veil being torn and the stone being rolled away, "Partió el velo en dos / La piedra Él movió / Jesús se levantó," vividly recalls the events of the crucifixion and resurrection, symbolizing the opening of a direct path to God through Jesus (Matthew 27:51, Matthew 28:2). The song culminates with the liberating realization, "Fui perdonado / Mi libertad compró / La muerte Él venció / Mi pecado borró / Y tu gracia triunfó" (I was forgiven / My freedom He bought / Death He conquered / My sin He erased / And Your grace triumphed). This final affirmation is an anthem of complete redemption and the ultimate victory of God's grace over all opposing forces. "Tu Gracia Me Alcanzó (Me Amaste Así)" is a deeply encouraging song, offering a profound reminder of God's immeasurable love and the liberating power of His grace to transform every aspect of a life.