Mack Brock - One Like Us Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1: Mack Brock
Out of the silence, from the void
Creation resounded in Your voice
Horizons awaken high above
Collisions of color, the world You love
Pre-Chorus 1: Mack Brock
How beautiful the stars
Imagined in Your heart
Silent in the darkness
How could it ever be
That You would choose to be
Chorus: Mack Brock
One like us
There's no one like Jesus
How wonderful is Your love
God with us
In glory, in power
I'll praise You forevermore
Verse 2: Mack Brock
Majesty humbled, Love came down (Love came down)
Unequaled surrender replaced a crown
Who died on a hill where grace was born
Humanity rescued, no longer torn (no longer torn)
Pre-Chorus 2: Mack Brock
How powerful the cross
An altar in the dust
Triumphed in the darkness (darkness)
For it could only be
That glory chose to be
Chorus: Mack Brock
One like us
There's no one like Jesus
How wonderful is Your love
God with us
In glory, in power
I'll praise You forevermore
Bridge: Mack Brock
Your love is strong, and there's nothing stronger
Your name is great, and there's no one greater
Your praise goes on, forever and evermore!
Your love is strong, and there's nothing stronger
Your name is great, and there's no one greater
Your praise goes on, forever and evermore!
Pre-Chorus 3: Mack Brock
How precious is the name
That broke the heavy grave
The first to rise in glory (glory)
And You will always be
The King who died for me
Chorus: Mack Brock
One like us
There's no one like Jesus
How wonderful is Your love
God with us
In glory, in power
I'll praise You forevermore
Verse 3: KB
I know no other name
I need no other ways
I need no other grace
My God will find a way
I can go all of day
To the glorious God of Heaven
Needed a universe for His hall of fame
Give Him your life not a holiday
Pedestrian raps
I give 'em the righter way
I got the righter way
I could just ride away
Into the glory of inner and outer space
Into the story of how You can moderate
Sinners and sinners and sinners and God
You just walk into the dark
You just walk into the heart
Make it a home and a heart
Painting Your love on the walls
You finish whatever You start
Interlude
I just spend my days right here
I can put my faith right here
Livin' in Your presence
Wash away my shame right here
Verse 4: KB
The Son became one of us
And I became one of his sons
This is what I want for my sons
Don't matter whatever that comes
It's not what you did, it's what He's done
Lay hold to the One, He's holding you too
Three times as hard, because He foreknew
High-five the truth, six times we fall, but seven we're new
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Mack Brock - One Like Us (feat. KB) (Offical Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Mack Brock's "One Like Us," released on September 14, 2018, as part of his album *Greater Things*, immediately establishes itself as a profoundly worshipful experience that unpacks the awe-inspiring narrative of God’s descent to humanity. Far from just another worship track, this song serves as a powerful theological reflection, guiding us from the vastness of creation to the intimacy of God's redemptive plan. It confronts the immense paradox of an infinite God choosing to become finite, making Himself "one like us" – a central tenet of the Christian faith beautifully rendered through thoughtful lyrics.
Brock’s initial verses paint a grand picture, beginning with the very genesis of the universe, where "out of the silence, from the void, Creation resounded in Your voice." This imagery vividly recalls the divine power detailed in Genesis 1:3, where God simply spoke and existence burst forth. The song then marvels at the intricate beauty of the cosmos, recognizing that these "beautiful stars" were first "imagined in Your heart," underscoring God's profound personal investment in His creation as alluded to in Psalm 19:1. The pre-chorus then pivots to the magnificent question: how could the Creator of such majesty ever choose to become "one like us"? This sets the stage for the profound wonder articulated in the chorus, celebrating Jesus as uniquely divine and wonderfully loving, truly "God with us," a direct echo of Immanuel from Matthew 1:23.
The narrative deepens in Verse 2, moving from creation to Christ’s ultimate act of love. "Majesty humbled, Love came down," describes the incarnation, an act of "unequaled surrender replaced a crown" – a poignant reference to Philippians 2:6-8, where Christ, though divine, took on human form and humbled Himself. The lyrics powerfully describe the cross as the place "where grace was born," marking the moment "humanity rescued, no longer torn." This speaks to the reconciling work of Christ on Calvary, where His sacrifice brought peace between God and humanity, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:18-19. The pre-chorus reveres "the powerful cross, an altar in the dust," emphasizing its redemptive power, which "triumphed in the darkness." The song then beautifully progresses to the resurrection in a later pre-chorus, celebrating "the name that broke the heavy grave, the first to rise in glory," reaffirming Christ's victory over death and His role as the firstborn from the dead (Colossians 1:18).
The song gains an additional layer of depth and personal resonance with KB's contribution, transitioning the theological truths into a tangible, lived experience. His verses begin with a declaration of unwavering commitment: "I know no other name, I need no other ways, I need no other grace," directly echoing Peter’s bold affirmation in Acts 4:12 that salvation is found in no other name. KB then powerfully expresses God’s transformative presence, describing how God "walks into the heart, makes it a home," a vivid metaphor for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 3:17). This speaks to God’s faithfulness to "finish whatever You start" (Philippians 1:6), demonstrating His unwavering commitment to His children. His verses encourage not just admiration but a complete dedication, urging us to "give Him your life not a holiday," challenging a superficial faith for a wholehearted surrender.
KB continues to explore the profound implications of Christ becoming "one of us," highlighting the reciprocal transformation: "The Son became one of us, And I became one of His sons." This glorious exchange, rooted in passages like John 1:12 and Romans 8:14-17, emphasizes adoption into God’s family through Christ. He reinforces the liberating truth that our salvation "is not what you did, it's what He's done," squarely placing the emphasis on God's grace rather than human effort, a cornerstone of Ephesians 2:8-9. The song concludes with a powerful affirmation of perseverance and new life, even amidst trials: "six times we fall, but seven we're new." This resonates with the ancient wisdom of Proverbs 24:16, reminding us that though the righteous may stumble, they are continually lifted up by God's grace, made new each time through His unwavering love and transformative power, allowing us to live in His presence and "wash away our shame."
"One Like Us" transcends typical worship music by intricately weaving together the grand narrative of salvation history with an intimate, personal response. It meticulously traces God's story from the initial creative act to the ultimate redemptive sacrifice and victorious resurrection, culminating in the believer’s profound adoption and ongoing transformation. Through its rich, scripture-laden lyrics, the song serves not just as a declaration of praise but as a potent reminder of God's incredible humility and boundless love. It inspires contemplation of the divine mystery – that the God of the universe would choose to dwell among us, die for us, and live in us. This enduring message strengthens faith and calls us to a deeper, more dedicated worship, recognizing that there truly "is no one like Jesus."