John Mark Pantana - New Day Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse: John Mark Pantana
Could it be that You're really this good?
Like a swim in summer
Good vibes, good times
I said goodbye and left my baggage behind
It's a new day, new life
On and on and on and on
Chorus: John Mark Pantana
New day
I see the sunrise, a new day
I see the good life
New day
Soak in the sunlight awhile
Post-Chorus: John Mark Pantana
Mm-mm-mm
Mm-mm-mm
Bridge: Mark Barlow
You've convinced me of
The safety of Your heart
Walked into my trouble
And gave me hope again
You're holding flowers out
And I can see my future
Filled with all Your romance
And I'm not looking back
I'm not looking back
Chorus: John Mark Pantana
New day
I see the sunrise, a new day
I see the good life
New day
Soak in the sunlight awhile
New day
I see the sunrise, a new day
I see the good life
New day
Soak in the sunlight awhile
Instrumental Break
Outro: John Mark Pantana
Could it be that You're still here with me?
After all the messes I've made
All the time
Said to me in my lowest of lows
It's a new day, new life
On and on and on and on
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John Mark Pantana - New Day (feat. Mark Barlow)
Meaning & Inspiration
John Mark Pantana's "New Day," featuring Mark Barlow, arrived in the latter half of 2021, offering a potent sonic and spiritual testament to transformation and enduring hope. The song delves deeply into the profound experience of encountering divine grace, moving from a place of burden and regret to one of liberation and radiant new beginnings. At its core, "New Day" speaks to the transformative power of God's unwavering love and presence, even in the aftermath of personal failures and stumbles. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of shedding past anxieties, akin to leaving "baggage behind," and embracing a fresh start, a sentiment powerfully echoed in the recurring refrain, "It's a new day, new life." This resonates with the scriptural promise found in 2 Corinthians 5:17, which states, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The song’s exploration of this renewal isn't just a fleeting feeling; it's a profound shift catalyzed by an encounter with a steadfast and merciful God.
The narrative arc of "New Day" effectively captures the journey from despair to hope. The opening verses acknowledge a hesitant wonder at the goodness of a divine power, describing it as being as refreshing as a "swim in summer." This initial awe quickly gives way to a profound realization of divine faithfulness, particularly articulated in Mark Barlow's bridge. He eloquently expresses a deep-seated trust in God’s unfailing “heart,” acknowledging how God actively steps into human struggles, offering solace and renewed hope. This is beautifully paralleled with Isaiah 43:19, where God declares, "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." The image of God holding out flowers and revealing a future filled with "romance" signifies a renewed vision and an anticipation of the beautiful tapestry God intends for our lives, assuring us that "I'm not looking back" becomes a genuine possibility. The repeated chorus, "New day, I see the sunrise, a new day, I see the good life," encapsulates the essence of this redeemed perspective, highlighting the clarity and positivity that accompanies a life surrendered to God’s love. This aligns with Psalm 30:5, which speaks of God’s anger lasting only a moment, but His favor lasting a lifetime, and that "weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes with the morning." The song concludes with a reflective yet resolute affirmation of God's enduring presence, even after personal shortcomings, reinforcing the ongoing nature of His grace and the continuous opportunity for a "new day."