Lyrics
Verse 1
God, don't give up on me yet
I know I'm not Your best bet
But I'm trying
So don't give up on me yet
Verse 2
And God, don't leave me here alone
I know I need to grow
Still and I'm trying
But don't leave me here alone
Chorus
I know I've come so far
But got so far to go
And with these brand-new scars
This broken heart
It's hard to really know
If there's a reason
And if I'll ever see it
But I wanna believe it
So, don't give up on me yet
Verse 3
God, I know it makes no sense
You love me time and time again
But I still need reminding
Chorus (Repeat)
Yeah, I know it makes no sense
I know I've come so far
But got so far to go
And with these brand-new scars
And this broken heart
It's hard to really know
If there's a reason
And if I'll ever see it
But I wanna believe it
Bridge
Please, don't give up on me yet
Please, God
Don't give up on me
Please
Don't give up on me
Refrain (x3)
His Grace will never run out
There's enough to go 'round and 'round
His love's an ocean where your shame is drowned
If you know what he knows, then you know!
Tag
He won't give up on you
He won't give up on you
If you know what he knows, then you know!
He won't give up on me
No
Verse 4
God, I know I'm not the same
But You knew that I would change
And I think that You're trying
To tell me it's okay
I know I've come so far
But got so far to go
And with these brand-new scars
It's really hard to know
Chorus (Repeat)
If there's a reason
And if I'll ever see it
Wanna believe it
So, don't give up on me yet
Please, don't give up on me yet
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Yet” by Maverick City Music is a prayer of honest weakness. The opening asks, “God, don’t give up on me yet,” and admits the singer is not the best bet but is trying. The second verse asks God not to leave him alone and says he knows he needs to grow.
The chorus describes how far he has come and how far he has to go, with new scars and a broken heart that make it hard to know if there is a reason. Even so, he says, “I wanna believe it.” This is close to Mark 9:24, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief,” and Philippians 1:6 about God completing His work.
A later section turns to a declaration that God’s grace will never run out and His love is an ocean where shame is drowned. It ends with “He won’t give up on you,” which echoes Romans 8:38-39. The song moves from doubt to confidence in God’s patience.
Related Scripture
- Philippians 1:6 God will complete the work He began
- Mark 9:24 I believe; help my unbelief
- Romans 8:38-39 Nothing can separate us from God’s love