Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
La la la la la la la la
You say you used to hang around
Diablo's every night (Every night)
Tryin' to fit with the crowd
Making bets and picking fights
But that was your story before me
Why don't we give all the glory
To the one that you are now?
'Cause old habits die
When you wanna live
I don't see the old you
I just see the new
God put you in my life
For such a time as this
I don't see the old you
I just see the new
So I heard you used to go down on South Street
Makin' ends and your money meet
Worried about what you're gonna eat
Yeah-eah-eah
Let's talk about how you skipped over your grave
Two hands, one prayer, and everything changed
And I know the truth, and you know it too
Old habits die
When you wanna live
I don't see the old you
I just see the new
God put you in my life
For such a time as this
I don't see the old you
I just see the new (Oh)
All the wrongs you wanna right
All the dark you wanna light, yeah (That's what you need, I see you)
All the wrongs you wanna right
All the dark you wanna light, yeah (I feel you, yeah yeah-eah)
But that was your story before me
Why don't we give all the glory
To the one that you are now?
'Cause old habits die
When you wanna live
I don't see the old you (I don't even see it)
I just see the new
God put you in my life
For such a time as this (Such a time as this)
I don't see the old you
I just see the new (I just see the new, yeah)
All the wrongs you wanna right
All the dark you wanna light, yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
All the wrongs you wanna right
All the dark you wanna light, yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
New
New Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
Released on April 28, 2023, Lauren Daigle's song "New" stepped onto the scene carrying a vibrant message of hope and transformation, a fitting precursor to her self-titled album. The song immediately feels like a breath of fresh air, capturing the essence of shedding the weight of the past and embracing the promise of a future redefined by grace. It speaks to that universal human yearning for a clean slate, a chance to leave behind regrets and failures, and step into something unburdened and full of possibility. This isn't just about a minor change; it's about a profound shift, a spiritual reset button pressed by a power greater than ourselves.
At its heart, "New" explores the radical idea that our past doesn't have to dictate our present or future. The narrative within the song suggests a journey from a place of carrying heavy burdens and feeling stuck to a place of lightness and movement, symbolized by the freedom to dance and move forward without constraint. This resonates deeply with the biblical concept of redemption and renewal. Scripture consistently teaches that through faith, we are not merely improved versions of our old selves, but truly new creations. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" This verse perfectly encapsulates the song's message – the old life, with its mistakes and chains, is replaced by a completely new existence in Christ.
The song's energy reflects this spiritual truth; it’s uplifting and hopeful, building momentum as it progresses, mirroring the feeling of breaking free. It evokes the joy found in knowing that God's mercy isn't just a one-time event but is available consistently. Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us that "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!" This daily renewal of mercy is the engine behind the kind of transformation "New" sings about, providing a constant source of hope even when we stumble.
Furthermore, "New" touches on the liberation that comes with forgiveness and the understanding that God is not finished with us. It points towards a future filled with potential because it is a future walked with God. This echoes the promise in Isaiah 43:18-19: "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 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 streams in the wasteland." The song feels like perceiving that new thing springing up – a sense of possibility emerging from what felt like a barren or stuck place. It’s a musical declaration that God makes all things new, a theme beautifully articulated in Revelation 21:5, where God declares from His throne, "I am making everything new!" "New" is more than just a catchy tune; it’s an anthem for anyone longing for a fresh start, grounded in the timeless, powerful truth of God's capacity to redeem and renew any life, offering a tangible sense of hope for the journey ahead.
