ICF Worship - Ei Fur Alli Mal Lyrics
Lyrics
Bin t??r erchauft, h?sch mich frei gmacht
Gisch mir en neue W?rt, e neus Design
Du chleidisch mich in Gr?chtigkeit
F?r immer gsehsch du mich vollkomme rein
N?t cha mich zrugghalte, wenn ich r?nne i d?m Glaube
N?t cha mich zurgghalte wenn ich r?nn mit Blick uf Dich
Ei f?r alli mal verg?h
N?t cha mir das jemals n?h
Ich bin frei f?r dich
Ich bin frei f?r dich
Ich wird vo dim Name treit
Bis i alli Ewigkeit
Du bisch alls f?r mich
Du bisch alls f?r mich
Isch mir bewusst was das bed?tet?
Das du mi agno h?sch, mi nie verlahsch
S'isch unverdient, unendlich kostbar
Ich stohne uf, sisch eifach nume Gnad
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Video
Ei für alli mal
Meaning & Inspiration
On September 7, 2023, ICF Worship released "Ei Fur Alli Mal," a profound anthem that immediately immerses us in the transformative power of divine grace and unyielding freedom found in Christ. The song's essence is a vibrant declaration of the finished work of Jesus, articulating a spiritual journey from bondage to liberation, beautifully painted with the canvas of an eternal, unmerited love. It's a journey that echoes through the heart of Christian belief, inviting a deep personal reflection on the significance of redemption.
The narrative of "Ei Fur Alli Mal" unfolds with a deeply personal confession: "Bin tüür erkauft, häsch mich frei gmacht / Gisch mir en neue Wärt, e neus Design," which translates to being dearly bought and made free, receiving a new worth and a new design. This immediately calls to mind 1 Corinthians 6:20, reminding us that we "were bought at a price," a price paid by Christ on the cross, liberating us from sin's dominion (Galatians 5:1). The idea of a "new design" powerfully evokes 2 Corinthians 5:17, where we are declared a "new creation" in Christ, and Ephesians 2:10, which speaks of us as God's handiwork, created anew for good works. This profound transformation continues as the lyrics express, "Du chleidisch mich in Grächtigkeit / Für immer gsehsch du mich vollkomme rein," affirming that God clothes believers in righteousness and sees them as perfectly pure. This imagery is deeply rooted in Scripture, from Isaiah 61:10, where God "has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness," to Colossians 1:22, assuring us that we are presented "holy, blameless and irreproachable." It's a powerful affirmation of imputed righteousness, a cornerstone of Christian faith where our purity is derived solely from Christ's perfection, not our own merit.
The song then shifts to an empowering resolve: "Nüt cha mich zrugghalte, wenn ich ränne i däm Glaube / Nüt cha mich zurgghalte wenn ich ränn mit Blick uf Dich." This declaration, meaning "nothing can hold me back when I run in this faith, nothing can hold me back when I run with my eyes on You," is a stirring call to unwavering perseverance. It mirrors the spirit of Hebrews 12:1-2, which urges us to "run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus," the pioneer and perfecter of faith. This unshakeable confidence in the pursuit of faith, with our gaze firmly fixed on the Savior, finds further biblical resonance in Romans 8:31-39, a passage that boldly asserts that if God is for us, who can be against us, and nothing "will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
The chorus, "Ei für alli mal vergäh / Nüt cha mir das jemals näh / Ich bin frei für dich / Ich bin frei für dich / Ich wird vo dim Name treit / Bis i alli Ewigkeit / Du bisch alls für mich / Du bisch alls für mich," serves as the song's radiant core. This central message—"Once and for all forgiven / Nothing can ever take that from me / I am free for you / I am free for you / I am carried by your Name / Until all eternity / You are everything to me / You are everything to me"—is an unequivocal statement of eternal security and the comprehensive sufficiency of God. The phrase "once and for all forgiven" directly echoes Hebrews 10:10, which proclaims that "we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ *once for all*." This singular, complete act means our forgiveness is absolute and irreversible, a truth powerfully reinforced by John 10:28-29, where Jesus declares that "no one will snatch them out of my hand." Our freedom is not merely freedom *from* something, but freedom *for* Him, a joyous liberty to live fully for the one who redeemed us (Galatians 5:13). To be "carried by your Name" speaks to the divine protection and strength found in God's character, aligning with Proverbs 18:10: "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." Finally, the repeated affirmation that "You are everything to me" encapsulates the ultimate truth of Colossians 3:11, where Christ is acknowledged as "all, and in all," signifying His supremacy and our complete dependence on Him for life, purpose, and identity.
The bridge poses a poignant question, "Isch mir bewusst was das bedütet? / Das du mi agno häsch, mi nie verlahsch," prompting us to truly grasp the profound reality of God's acceptance and unwavering presence. It's a moment of reflection, challenging us to internalize the promise of Hebrews 13:5, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you," and to embrace the truth of Ephesians 1:6, where God "made us accepted in the Beloved." The song culminates in a powerful acknowledgment: "S'isch unverdient, unendlich kostbar / Ich stohne uf, sisch eifach nume Gnad." This expresses the overwhelming and precious nature of this undeserved favor, culminating in a firm standing in grace. It perfectly encapsulates Ephesians 2:8-9, emphasizing that salvation is "by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works." It's a standing in grace that allows us to rise above our circumstances, fully assured of God's steadfast love and mercy, as highlighted in Romans 5:2, where we "have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand." "Ei Fur Alli Mal" by ICF Worship is more than just a song; it's a deep dive into the liberating truths of Scripture, reminding us of the finished work of Christ, the security of our salvation, and the boundless grace that defines our relationship with God. It inspires a confident, unhindered walk of faith, inviting us to live fully in the freedom bought for us, once and for all.