Lecrae - Broken Lyrics
Lyrics
[Lecrae:]
I'm just a broken instrument in the hands of the Greatest
So if the notes are off it's 'cause I ain't nothin' to play with
And you can fault me, but ain't we all off key
Majorin' in the minors like there no errors behind us
Somehow he still makes these melodies with my felonies
I ain't buyin' nothin' they sellin' me what you tellin' me
Broken pieces actin' like we ain't cracked
But we all messed up and can't no one escape that
We some broken people
Came from broken homes
Broken hearts inside of a broken soul
Alcoholics, the addicts
English, African, Arabs
Ain't no riches to fix it
You still broke when you have it
If you ain't breakin' bad and you still chasin' the habit
It ain't no wonderland so we still chasing the rabbit
Ain't a soul on the planet
That's better than another
And we all need grace in the face of each other
[Kari Jobe:]
All the pieces on the ground
I shattered all the dreams
I thought I found
Can you put me back together
I need your grace for my flaws
God I'm broken in this mess I've made
I need you to restore me
[Lecrae:]
From Heaven we all small
Can't nobody buy tickets
You better have will call
That reaper he will call
They hurt just like me
Work just like me
Lust of the flesh the pride of life they flirt with like me
Regardless of our money we all broke together
And if we don't swallow our pride we gon' choke together
Tryna hold onto our lives with these clumsy hands
Fell off the wall of purity
Doing that Humpty dance
Forget the king's horses
Forget the king's men
The King is coming to put us back together again
Been fighting since my daddy left
Fighting for approval
Think I don't know tryna get this world to love me is futile
We Tyler Durden won't be the burden of being less
Than what we were made to be like being what they suggest
We are outsiders, outliers
Out cry is loud, the meek inherit the earth
and God opposes the proud
[Kari Jobe:]
All the pieces on the ground
I shattered all the dreams
I thought I found
Can you put me back together
I need your grace for my flaws
God I'm broken in this mess I've made
I need you to restore me
[Kari Jobe:]
Your presence in me
Is all the strength that I need
Your presence in me
Is all the strength that I need
And I'll always be whole
And I'll always be whole
[Kari Jobe:]
All the pieces on the ground
I shattered all the dreams
I thought I found
Can you put me back together
I need your grace for my flaws
God I'm broken in this mess I've made
I need you to restore me
You never left me
You never ran off
You never gave up
You never left me
You never ran off
You never gave up
You never left me
You never ran off
You never gave up
You never left me
You never ran off
You never gave up
Video
Broken
Meaning & Inspiration
Lecrae's song, "Broken," which arrived on September 30, 2020, immediately sets a contemplative tone, addressing a fundamental aspect of the human experience. The song delves into the often-unacknowledged state of being flawed and incomplete, moving past a superficial understanding of hardship to examine a deeper, inherent brokenness within ourselves and the world around us. It confronts the reality that despite our best efforts or outward appearances, there is an intrinsic need for mending and wholeness that we cannot achieve purely through our own means. This theme resonates profoundly with the scriptural understanding of the human condition, as we are described in Romans 3:23 as having all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, indicating a foundational separation and imperfection that marks our existence apart from divine intervention. The song bravely articulates this internal struggle, the feeling of being fractured not just by external circumstances, but by the very nature of our being in a fallen world.
The journey the song portrays isn't one that ends in despair, but rather points towards a source of healing and restoration found beyond self. It suggests that acknowledging this brokenness is not a weakness, but a necessary step towards receiving genuine repair. This aligns beautifully with the biblical principle found in passages like Psalm 51:17, which highlights that a "broken and contrite heart" is something God will not despise. It is through admitting our need and vulnerability that we become open to the transformative power of God's grace. The narrative within the song subtly guides those wrestling with their imperfections towards a recognition that there is an ultimate mender, one who specializes in taking what is shattered and making it new, which echoes the promise in Isaiah 61:1 where the Messiah is sent to "bind up the brokenhearted." The music itself often builds, reflecting perhaps the weight of this realization and the subsequent ascent towards hope, creating an atmosphere that supports the message of finding strength even within frailty.
Ultimately, "Broken" serves as an encouraging anthem for anyone who feels less than whole, a reminder that this state is not unique and, more importantly, not final. It points towards the incredible truth that God meets us precisely in our fractured state, offering a hope that is not dependent on our ability to fix ourselves, but on His power to redeem and restore. This divine capacity to make "all things new" is a cornerstone of the Gospel message, vividly captured in Revelation 21:5, promising a future where past brokenness is undone and true wholeness is established. The song encourages a shift in perspective, seeing brokenness not as a state of irreversible damage, but as the very prerequisite for experiencing God's perfect restoration and finding our true strength, as highlighted in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, where Paul finds power made perfect in weakness. It’s a powerful musical exploration of vulnerability leading to redemption, urging reflection on where true healing lies.