LIFE Worship - Back Where I Belong Lyrics
Lyrics
God of ages, be my anchor, be my light and be my shield
Be my strength and my confession, be my song and be my victory
In my battles I'll remember, you will keep me in perfect peace
You are faithful my defender, you are good, and you will always be
You have set me free, changed this heart into your home
Ever I'll be with you, I'm back where I belong
I will live to see, love invading, grace unbroken
Ever I'll be with you, I'm back where I belong
Let my life burn with compassion, like a fire that never dies
Build your church and build your kingdom here, for this cuase I'm giving up my life
Woah, woah
Broken hearted lift your heads up, come to Jesus, come back home
He is greater than the fear you face, you are loved, come home where you belong
Ever I'll be with you, I'm back where I belong
Video
Back Where I Belong | Live | LIFE Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
"Back Where I Belong," released on May 25, 2014, as part of LIFE Worship's live album "Dance Again," is a powerful declaration of homecoming and enduring faith. The song immediately grounds itself in the sovereignty and steadfastness of God, presenting Him as the ultimate anchor, light, and shield, a sentiment echoed throughout Scripture in verses like Psalm 18:2, which states, "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge." The lyrics emphasize God's role as strength and confession, and crucially, as victory, underscoring the believer's triumph through His power, much like David faced Goliath with the assurance of God's presence. The promise of "perfect peace" for those who trust Him directly aligns with Isaiah 26:3: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." This initial stanza establishes a profound reliance on God's unfailing goodness and faithfulness, setting the stage for the core message of belonging.
The chorus, "You have set me free, changed this heart into your home; Ever I'll be with you, I'm back where I belong," articulates a transformative spiritual experience. The freedom referenced is not merely an absence of bondage but a liberation into a new identity and purpose within God's presence. The idea of the heart becoming God's home resonates with passages like 1 Corinthians 6:19, "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?" This is not a temporary dwelling but an eternal one, a "back where I belong" that speaks to a deep, innate connection re-established with the Creator. The anticipation of living to "see love invading, grace unbroken" paints a vivid picture of a future filled with the overflowing and unending mercies of God, a hope central to Christian belief.
The bridge shifts to an outward-looking call to action, urging the listener to live a life marked by unwavering compassion, like a flame that cannot be extinguished. This is intrinsically tied to the Great Commission, the mandate to build God's church and kingdom, a mission for which one is willing to lay down their life. This sacrificial devotion is a direct echo of Christ's teachings, particularly His call to discipleship which involves carrying one's cross (Luke 9:23). The song then extends this invitation outward with the poignant lines, "Broken hearted lift your heads up, come to Jesus, come back home." This is a profound pastoral appeal, acknowledging the pain and despair that can grip individuals and pointing them toward the ultimate healer and restorer. The assurance that "He is greater than the fear you face, you are loved, come home where you belong" directly counters the anxieties of life with the overwhelming truth of God's love and His superior power over any earthly tribulation, a message found in Romans 8:38-39, which assures us that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. The repeated refrain of "Ever I'll be with you, I'm back where I belong" solidifies the song's central theme: finding one's true and eternal home in the unwavering presence and embrace of God.