Kirk Franklin - You Still Love Us Lyrics
Lyrics
I mess up, I
Fall short, I
Fail often, but God, You love us
Mistakes and lose faith, but
By grace I see, God, You love us
I can't deny
When I let You down, it hurts deep inside
So forever I try
To give You what You give me, it keeps blowing my mind
Time after time
That You love us
I do right, I
Do wrong, life
Spins me 'round and 'round
Come on
As soon as I
I get up
Get up the
What happens?
Old me knocks me down
What feels good to me, ain't good for me, I remind myself
But You're so patient with me
You motivate me to do better
I'll be singing this forever
When I
I mess up, I
Fall short, I
Fail often, but God, You love us
Mistakes and lose faith, but
What happens?
By grace I see, God, You love us
Thank you
I can't deny
When I let You down, it hurts deep inside
So forever I try
To give You what You give me, it keeps blowing my mind
Time after time
That You love us
Say it again
I do right, I
Do wrong, life
Spins me 'round and 'round
I'm trying
As soon as I
I get up
Get up the
What happens?
Old me knocks me down
What feels good to me, ain't good for me, I remind myself
But You're so patient with me
Thank you
You motivate me to do better
I'll be singing this forever when I
I mess up, I
Fall short, I
Fail often, but God, You love us
Thank you
Mistakes and lose faith, but
By grace I see, God, You love us
I can't deny
When I let You down, it hurts deep inside
So forever I try
To give You what You give me, it keeps blowing my mind
Time after time
And I thank you
That You love us
Let me testify
Since I was a kid, I heard about You
Was taught to fear Your name and never doubt You
But honestly, I couldn't be around You
Without thinking that all You ever saw was my wrong
It's crazy, I thought You exist to judge me
But now I see that You created me to love me
Finally, forget what they said about You
Now You have my heart, it's where You belong
Have my heart, it's where You belong
I tell you
I mess up, I
Fall short, I
Fail often, but God, You love us
Appreciate it
Mistakes and lose faith, but
By grace I see, God, You love us
I can't deny
When I let You down, it hurts deep inside
So forever I try
To give You what You give me, it keeps blowing my mind
Time after time
Yes, sir
That You love us
It's amazing to me how You display
That You love us
In a tapestry of beautiful ways
How You love us
Even when I take advantage of grace
Amazed You love us
That I hear You say
You still love us
Every single day
God You love us
It's amazing to me how You display
That You love us
In a tapestry of beautiful ways
How You love us
Even when I take advantage of grace
Amazed You love us
That I hear You say
You still love us
Every single day
God You love us
I'm forever amazed, You take time to love us
When I mess up too much to come back home
Still You love us
So thankful every day, in all ways, You love us
You love us, You love us
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Kirk Franklin - You Still Love Us (Official Visualizer) | Father's Day
Meaning & Inspiration
Kirk Franklin's "You Still Love Us," released on October 6, 2023, for Father's Day, is a profound anthem that grapples with the enduring, often baffling, nature of God's love in the face of human imperfection. The song dives headfirst into the raw reality of human failing, acknowledging, "I mess up, I fall short, I fail often." This is not a superficial acknowledgment; it's a confession that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced the sting of regret and the weight of their own shortcomings. Franklin doesn't shy away from the internal conflict, describing how "When I let You down, it hurts deep inside," and the perpetual struggle against the "old me" that "knocks me down" as soon as one tries to rise. This wrestling with sin and self is powerfully articulated, mirroring the Apostle Paul's own lament in Romans 7:19: "For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice."
The core of the song, however, is the unwavering affirmation of God's persistent affection, a love that transcends our failures and is revealed through His grace. The lyrics repeatedly exclaim, "God, You love us," and "By grace I see, God, You love us." This concept of undeserved favor is central to Christian theology, as Ephesians 2:8-9 declares, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." Franklin powerfully conveys this unmerited love in the verse where he testifies, "Since I was a kid, I heard about You... But honestly, I couldn't be around You / Without thinking that all You ever saw was my wrong." This personal journey from fear and judgment to understanding God's intended love for humanity is a testament to the transformative power of experiencing divine grace. The realization that God "created me to love me" rather than just judge is a pivotal shift that reorients one's entire perspective on faith.
"You Still Love Us" serves as a powerful reminder of God's immense patience and His desire to motivate us towards betterment. Franklin expresses this gratitude by saying, "But You're so patient with me / You motivate me to do better." This speaks to the Holy Spirit's work in the life of a believer, guiding and empowering them to walk in righteousness. The song beautifully illustrates the divine tapestry of love, describing it as being displayed "In a tapestry of beautiful ways," even when we "take advantage of grace." This speaks to the boundless and resilient nature of God's love, a love that is not easily broken or extinguished, as is famously stated in 1 Corinthians 13:7: "Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." The repeated refrain, "That You love us," becomes a mantra of hope and a declaration of truth, echoing the scriptural assurance found in John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." Ultimately, Kirk Franklin's "You Still Love Us" is an inspiring testament to the unshakeable foundation of God's love, offering solace and encouragement to all who struggle with their imperfections, reminding them that they are eternally cherished.