I Am They - Your Love is Mine Lyrics
Lyrics
I walked alone, trying to find my way
On winding roads and paths that I had made
Wandering so far from grace
I’d given up on things that I believe
My hopes and dreams were buried in the sea
But You were there, calling out to me
Life will rise, Death will die
Your love is mine, Your love is mine
Stains washed white, You paid the price
Your love is mine, Your love is mine
Ooo, Ooo, Your love is mine, Your love is mine
I once was lost and burdened by my shame
But You took the cross and suffered in my place
You rescued me, I belong to You
Life will rise, Death will die
Your love is mine, Your love is mine
Stains washed white, You paid the price
Your love is mine, Your love is mine
Ooo, Ooo, Your love is mine, Your love is mine
I called Your name
You looked my way, You looked my way
I called Your name
You looked my way, You looked my way
I called Your name
You looked my way, You looked my way
I called Your name
What could separate, what could separate
Life will rise, Death will die
Your love is mine, Your love is mine
Stains washed white, You paid the price
Your love is mine, Your love is mine
Ooo, Ooo, Your love is mine, Your love is mine
Ooo, Ooo, Your love is mine, Your love is mine
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I AM THEY - Your Love Is Mine (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on February 23, 2015, I Am They's "Your Love is Mine" immediately resonates as a deeply personal anthem of redemption and unwavering divine connection. The song unfolds a universally understood human journey, beginning with a stark portrayal of wandering and self-reliance, painting a picture of one "walking alone, trying to find my way / On winding roads and paths that I had made." This opening vividly captures the ancient struggle of humanity, straying from grace and attempting to forge a path independent of divine guidance, a sentiment echoed in Scripture like Isaiah 53:6, which declares, "All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way." The narrative then descends into a poignant expression of despair, where one had "given up on things that I believe," with hopes and dreams seemingly lost to the depths. Yet, even in this profound desolation, the divine presence is illuminated: "But You were there, calling out to me." This moment beautifully reflects the persistent love of God, always pursuing even when we feel furthest away, reminiscent of Jesus’ words in John 10:27, "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."
The profound assurance of the chorus serves as the song's anchor and central declaration, a powerful proclamation that shifts the narrative from despair to definitive triumph. "Life will rise, Death will die / Your love is mine, Your love is mine / Stains washed white, You paid the price / Your love is mine, Your love is mine" encapsulates the very heart of the Christian message. The declaration that "Life will rise, Death will die" speaks to the resurrection power of Christ and the ultimate victory over death promised to believers, echoing 1 Corinthians 15:54-55: "Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" The core phrase, "Your love is mine," is not a plea or a hope, but a statement of absolute ownership and security in God's affection, a truth solidified by Romans 8:38-39, which assures that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Furthermore, the imagery of "Stains washed white, You paid the price" powerfully articulates the atoning sacrifice of Christ, where sin is cleansed and forgiveness is granted through His precious blood, a concept foundational to passages like Isaiah 1:18: "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow."
The lyrical progression continues to deepen this theme of radical transformation and belonging. The voice recounts a past burdened by shame, declaring, "I once was lost and burdened by my shame / But You took the cross and suffered in my place / You rescued me, I belong to You." This is an unmistakable articulation of substitutionary atonement—the cornerstone of redemption—where Christ’s sacrifice on the cross directly addresses personal sin and shame. Romans 5:8 beautifully summarizes this: "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The subsequent affirmation, "I belong to You," reinforces the covenantal relationship established through this rescue, echoing 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, which reminds us that we are "bought with a price." The bridge then emphasizes the responsive nature of divine love: "I called Your name / You looked my way." This simple yet profound exchange underscores the accessibility of God, who hears and responds to those who seek Him, fulfilling the promise of Romans 10:13: "For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." The recurring question, "What could separate, what could separate," serves as a rhetorical device to magnify the absolute security of God’s love, drawing a direct line to the triumphant conclusion of Romans 8, affirming the unbreakable bond between God and His chosen. "Your Love is Mine" serves as a powerful reminder of God’s unfailing grace, the redemptive power of the cross, and the eternal security found in a personal relationship with the Divine, offering deep encouragement and a renewed sense of purpose to all who encounter its message.