Lyrics
Chorus
I love the way
You embrace
Broken people like me
I love the way
You won't forsake
Broken people like me
Verse 1
I have been written off before
Down to the slamming door
In my face
I tried to hide my scars
But You specialize in wounded things
You waited up for me
Because You never sleep
You never slumber
I am healing as we speak
You specialize in shattered dreams
Chorus
I love the way
You embrace
Broken people like me
I love the way
You never turn away
Broken people like me
Chorus
I love the way
You embrace
Broken people like me
I love the way
You never turn away
Broken people like me
Bridge
Raised out of the ashes
I'm singing and dancing
You put me back together
You put me back together
I'm fully accepted
I have always been welcome here
Cuz You love broken people like me
Bridge
Raised out of the ashes
I'm singing and dancing
You put me back together
You put me back together
I'm fully accepted
I have always been welcome here
Cuz You love broken people like me
Bridge
Raised out of the ashes
I'm singing and dancing
You put me back together
You put me back together
I'm fully accepted
I have always been welcomed here
Cuz You love broken people like me
Outro
I love the way
You embrace
Broken people like me
I love the way
You won't forsake
Broken people like me
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Broken People is a song of acceptance that celebrates God's welcome for the hurting. The refrain repeats that the singer loves the way He embraces and never turns away from broken people like the singer. The verse recalls being written off, a slamming door and hidden scars, then says that He specializes in wounded things and shattered dreams, waits up without sleeping or slumbering, and brings healing.
The later section shifts to the result: the singer is raised out of the ashes, singing and dancing, put back together, fully accepted and always welcome, because He loves broken people. The themes follow Psalm 34:18 on the Lord being near to the brokenhearted, Isaiah 61:3 on beauty in place of ashes, Psalm 147:3 on binding up wounds, and Psalm 121:4 on One who neither slumbers nor sleeps. The slow, gentle refrain and personal wording give the song a tender, comforting tone.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.
- Isaiah 61:3 God gives beauty for ashes and joy for mourning.
- Psalm 147:3 The Lord heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.