James Fortune - I Wouldn't Love Me Lyrics
Lyrics
How many times did I promise not to hurt you?
How many times did I say I'd make the changes?
How many times did I say that I'd do better?
How many times did I fail to keep my word?
I wouldn't love me
You still love me (Still love me)
I wouldn't choose me
You still chose me
I wouldn't love me
You still love me (If I were you)
I wouldn't choose me
You still chose me
I haven't always appreciated your love
How many times did i take your love for granted?
Every time (This was my response)
I would say this was the last time
How many times did I say "God understands me"?
It was so many times (I knew what I was doing)
It was just a way to do my own thing
(I don't see how you keep putting up with me)
I wouldn't love me
You still love me (If I were you)
I wouldn't choose me (But you still)
You still chose me
I wouldn't love me
You still love me (Knowing everything about me)
I wouldn't choose me (But you still chose me)
You still chose me (If I knew what you knew)
I wouldn't love me (You saw it all)
You still love me (Every issue)
I wouldn't choose me (You could've chosen anybody)
You still chose me (But God you picked me)
I wouldn't love me (You're better than me)
You still love me (Your love is consistent)
I wouldn't choose me (You knew I wouldn't love you the same)
But you still chose me (That's why I say I don't know)
I don't know why but you keep on loving me
I don't know why (I'm so confused)
I don't know why but you keep on loving me (Yeah)
I don't know why (So many chances)
I don't know why but you keep on loving me (You love me)
I don't know why (Your grace is amazing)
I don't know why but you keep on loving me
I don't know why (Your love never runs out)
I don't know why but you keep on loving me
I don't know why (I would've given up on me)
I don't know why but you keep on loving me (But you keep on loving)
I don't know why (You keep on loving me yeah)
I don't know why but you keep on loving me (I don't know)
I don't know why
I don't know why but you keep on loving me (Wait I think I figured it out)
Now I know why
When you see me, heal me with the blood (Cure is the blood)
When you see me, heal me with the blood
When you see me, heal me with the blood
I know it is the only thing that's kept me here
When you see me, heal me with the blood
It's the sound of the blood of Jesus
When you see me, heal me with the blood
When you see me, heal me with the blood
When you see me I believe it just to believe yeah
When you see me, heal me with the blood
That saves me, that keeps me, just his
When you see me, heal me with the blood
That wash me, that comfort me
When you see me, heal me with the blood
He reaches no, he reaches out yeah
When you see me, heal me with the blood
It's the blood of Jesus that sets me on
When you see me, heal me with the blood
When you see me, heal me with the blood
If I were you
I wouldn't love me
You still love me
I wouldn't choose me
You still chose me
I wouldn't love me
You still love me
I wouldn't choose me
You still chose me (Reflection)
Video
I Wouldn't Love Me (feat. Kierra Sheard)
Meaning & Inspiration
James Fortune's "I Wouldn't Love Me" (featuring Kierra Sheard), released on March 11, 2025, is a profound declaration of human frailty contrasted with divine, unwavering love. The song delves into the core of our personal struggles with inadequacy and the consistent, often unmerited, grace extended by God. Its central theme revolves around the speaker's honest self-assessment, recognizing their repeated failures to uphold promises and make positive changes in their life, leading them to believe that under normal circumstances, they wouldn't be worthy of love or choice. This internal monologue starkly highlights moments of broken trust and taken-for-granted affection, as the speaker admits to times they excused their behavior by thinking, "God understands me," or, "It was just a way to do my own thing." This candid confession resonates deeply, mirroring the human tendency to rationalize shortcomings.
The revelation of the song lies in its direct juxtaposition of this self-condemnation with the persistent, unconditional love of God, powerfully voiced by both Fortune and Sheard. The repeated refrain, "I wouldn't love me, You still love me; I wouldn't choose me, You still chose me," serves as an anthem of astonished gratitude. This echoes the sentiment found throughout Scripture, particularly in Romans 5:8, which states, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The song emphasizes that God's affection isn't contingent on our perfection, but rather on His immutable nature. The speaker's confusion, expressed through the repeated question, "I don't know why," points to the mystery of God's boundless love, a concept that surpasses human comprehension, as described in Ephesians 3:18-19: "and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God." The inclusion of Kierra Sheard’s vocals amplifies this message, her powerful delivery underscoring the immensity of God's redemptive power.
The latter part of the song shifts to a powerful invocation of faith, particularly referencing the atoning blood of Jesus. Lines like "When you see me, heal me with the blood" are a direct testament to the salvific power found in Christ's sacrifice, as articulated in Hebrews 9:14, which speaks of the "blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleansing our consciences from acts that lead to death." This section isn't just a lyrical element; it's a spiritual anchor, solidifying the foundation of God's enduring love. The speaker’s realization, "Now I know why," signifies a breakthrough in understanding, moving from mere confusion to a confident grasp of God's redemptive plan. This song serves as an inspiring reminder for listeners to embrace God's unfailing love, even when faced with personal failings, and to find solace and strength in the knowledge that His grace is sufficient, as affirmed in 2 Corinthians 12:9: "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'" The final repetition of the core message, now tinged with reflection, underscores the transformative journey from self-doubt to assurance in God's steadfast love.