Josh Baldwin + Jenn Johnson - Made For More Lyrics

I know who I am ‘cause I know who You are
The cross of salvation was only the start
Now I am chosen, free and forgiven
I have a future and it’s worth the living

‘Cause I wasn’t made to be tending a grave
I was called by name
Born and raised back to life again
I was made for more
So why would I make a bed in my shame
When a fountain of grace is running my way
I know I am Yours
And I was made for more

I know who I am ‘cause I know who You are
The cross of salvation was only the start
Now I am chosen, free and forgiven
I have a future and it’s worth the living

‘Cause I wasn’t made to be tending a grave
I was called by name
Born and raised back to life again
I was made for more
So why would I make a bed in my shame
When a fountain of grace is running my way
I know I am Yours
And I was made for more

Oh hallelujah
You called out my name
So I’ll sing out Your praise
Hallelujah
You buried my past
And I’m not going back

Hallelujah
You called out my name
So I’ll sing out Your praise
Hallelujah
You buried my past
I’m not going back

‘Cause I wasn’t made to be tending a grave
I was called by name
Born and raised back to life again
I was made for more
So why would I make a bed in my shame
When a fountain of grace is running my way
I know I am Yours
And I was made for more
Come on, sing it out (Hey)

I wasn’t made to be tending a grave
I was called by name
Born and raised back to life again
I was made for more
So why would I make a bed in my shame
When a fountain of grace is running my way
I know I am Yours
And I was made for more
Come on, hallelujah

Oh hallelujah
You called out my name
So I’ll sing out Your praise
And hallelujah
You buried my past
I’m not going back

Hallelujah
You called out my name (And I’ll sing out Your praise) 
Singing hallelujah
You buried my past
And I’m not going back

‘Cause I wasn’t made to be tending a grave
I was called by name
Born and raised back to life again
I was made for more
Come on, sing it over yourself
Oh so why (Would I make)
A bed in my shame
When a fountain of grace is running my way
I know I am Yours
And I was made for more
Yeah

Made For More Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration

"Made For More" by Josh Baldwin featuring Jenn Johnson was released on January 12, 2024. The song expresses a message centered on Christian identity and purpose derived from faith. It highlights the transformation that occurs through belief, moving from a state of being defined by past mistakes or limitations to understanding oneself as chosen, free, and forgiven.

The core message emphasizes a break from the past and the rejection of living in shame or focusing on what has died or gone wrong ("tending a grave"). Instead, the song points to being "called by name," "born and raised back to life again," and knowing that one is "made for more." This higher purpose is connected to a relationship with a divine source, described as a "fountain of grace." The repeated affirmation "I know I am Yours and I was made for more" reinforces this transformed identity and future-oriented perspective.

Several scripture verses resonate with the themes presented in the lyrics. For instance, the concept of knowing identity because of knowing God echoes verses like John 17:3 or 1 John 4:6. The idea of being "chosen, free and forgiven" aligns with passages such as Colossians 3:12 (chosen), Galatians 5:1 (freedom), and Ephesians 1:7 (forgiveness). Being "born and raised back to life again" directly reflects the spiritual rebirth described in John 3:3 or Romans 6:4. The rejection of past shame and the reception of grace are central themes in verses like Romans 8:1 and Ephesians 2:8-9. The declaration "I am Yours" signifies a relationship found in passages like Psalm 100:3 or 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. The hallelujah refrains acknowledging being called by name and having the past buried relate to praise for God's redemptive work, seen in countless psalms and New Testament passages celebrating salvation and new beginnings.