Lyrics
Verse 1
When I close my eyes and think of you
And reminisce on all the things you do
I can't imagine my life without you
It's like paradise, now I
Know that it's real (um)
It's a mystery
For someone to give their life just for me
What you did on Calvary
Makes me wanna love you more
Chorus
I never knew
I could be so happy
I never knew
I'd be so secure
Because of your love
Life has brand new meaning
It's gonna be a brighter day, brighter day
Verse 2
Never thought that I would smile again
I never thought the dark clouds would end
Never thought that I could have a friend
That would keep me never leave me alone
Jesus you're my everything
the only one that makes my heart sing (heart sing)
Now I know what real love means
It's everlasting, lasting
Bridge
Nothing can compare
To the joy you bring
An everlasting love affair
Jesus my life would never be the same
I found someone who truly cares
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Brighter Day is a song of devotion that credits Jesus with a changed life. The first lines reflect on thinking of Him, reminiscing on all He does, and being unable to imagine life without Him, calling it a mystery that someone gave His life for the singer on Calvary, which makes the singer want to love Him more. The chorus says the singer never knew happiness and security like this, that life has brand new meaning and that it is going to be a brighter day.
The second part recalls never thinking the dark clouds would end or that a friend would stay, and names Jesus as everything, the one who makes the heart sing, with an everlasting love. The themes fit John 15:13-15 on laying down life for friends, Romans 5:8, Psalm 30:5 on joy coming and Lamentations 3:22-23. The warm, conversational tone keeps the focus on gratitude for Christ's love.
Related Scripture
- John 15:13-15 Jesus calls His followers friends and speaks of laying down His life.
- Romans 5:8 God shows His love in that Christ died for sinners.
- Psalm 30:5 Weeping may last for the night but joy comes in the morning.