Jamie Grace - Every Bit of Lovely Lyrics
Lyrics
She's never been too popular,
She's never been an Outsider,
She's about as average as they come,
Her family they ain't too strange,
They even get along most days,
There's nothing too crazy going on,
But sometimes she wonders,
If she's good enough,
Well girl if you're listening,
Listening, turn it up
You're lovely; every bit of lovely,
Don't you know that you're God's original work of art, yes you are,
So don't ever let them tell you that you're less than wonderful,
'Cause you're a one and only,
You're every little bit, every little bit of lovely,
Have you seen a lightning storm?
And have you heard the oceans roar?
Have you seen a newborn baby smile?
Well, the same God who made all that,
He's the one who made your crazy laugh,
And every tiny quirk that makes you, you
So if you wonder if you're good enough,
I know you're listening,
Yeah you're listening, so turn it up,
You're lovely; every bit of lovely,
Don't you know that you're God's original work of art, yes you are,
So don't ever let them tell you that you're less than wonderful,
'Cause you're a one and only,
You're every little bit, every little bit of lovely,
This goes out to all my lovely girls,
Y'all be shining like diamonds all around the world,
From the west coast over to the east side,
Up north to the dirty south where I reside,
Them magazines telling you who to be,
Flocking them too tight tees, please,
There's no need to be so revealing,
No matter what you're feeling
It's the beauty inside that's gonna last
You're lovely; every bit of lovely,
Don't you know that you're God's original work of art, yes you are,
So don't ever let them tell you that you're less than wonderful,
'Cause you're a one and only,
Yeah, you're every little bit,
Every little bit,
Don't you know it girl,
Don't you hear me girl,
Don't you see it girl,
Don't you know it girl,
Don't you hear me girl,
Don't you see it girl...
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Every bit of lovely- Jamie Grace (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Jamie Grace’s "Every Bit of Lovely," released on January 28, 2014, as part of her album *Ready to Fly*, delivers a profoundly uplifting and necessary message of self-worth and divine identity. The song opens by introducing a seemingly ordinary person, neither overwhelmingly popular nor an outcast, whose life unfolds without extraordinary drama. Yet, beneath this veneer of normalcy, a universal struggle emerges: the quiet, nagging question of whether she is truly "good enough." This immediate relatability draws listeners into a narrative that speaks to the deepest human insecurities, particularly in a world that often measures worth by external achievements or appearance.
The core of the song’s message, however, pivots dramatically with a powerful affirmation from the chorus. It declares, "You're lovely; every bit of lovely, Don't you know that you're God's original work of art, yes you are." This isn’t just a feel-good platitude; it’s a theological statement about inherent value. Scripture consistently upholds this truth, notably in Psalm 139:13-14, which celebrates God’s intricate handiwork in creating each individual: "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Furthermore, Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Jamie Grace reinforces this by stating, "So don't ever let them tell you that you're less than wonderful, 'Cause you're a one and only," urging us to reject external voices that diminish our God-given worth and embrace our unique, divinely ordained identity.
The song then uses the majesty of creation to illustrate God’s intentionality and power, asking if one has witnessed a lightning storm, heard the ocean’s roar, or seen a newborn’s smile. These grand examples of divine craftsmanship lead to a tender, personal revelation: "Well, the same God who made all that, He's the one who made your crazy laugh, And every tiny quirk that makes you, you." This verse beautifully bridges the gap between God's immense power and His intimate attention to detail, asserting that the same Creator responsible for the universe’s wonders also meticulously designed our individual personalities, our quirks, and even the things we might perceive as flaws. It’s an inspiring reminder that our individuality is not accidental but purposeful, a reflection of God's boundless creativity, aligning with Genesis 1:27, where humanity is declared to be made "in the image of God."
The bridge broadens the song's scope, specifically addressing "all my lovely girls" and the societal pressures that demand conformity to fleeting standards of beauty. Jamie Grace directly challenges the influence of magazines and the push towards outward, often revealing, appearances, passionately stating, "There's no need to be so revealing, No matter what you're feeling It's the beauty inside that's gonna last." This message powerfully echoes biblical wisdom found in passages like 1 Peter 3:3-4, which counsels, "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment... Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight." Proverbs 31:30 similarly states, "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." The song redirects the focus from temporary, external validation to the enduring, intrinsic beauty cultivated by God within us. The repeated affirmations in the outro—"Don't you know it girl, Don't you hear me girl, Don't you see it girl"—serve as a compelling, insistent call for every individual to internalize this life-changing truth: they are indeed "every bit of lovely" because they are God’s beloved, unique creation.