Melissa Brady - Because of You Lyrics
Lyrics
All I knew was sadness and despair
My life was going no where
I didn't have a prayer
Then suddenly I heard a voice calling our my name
Then and there my world was changed
Because of You I live and breathe
I am redeemed, my heart now sings
Because of You I have everything
I'll never be the same
Because of You
Words could never tell just how it feels
To finally be forgiven and be completely healed
Eternally I'm cradled in a love that won't let go
Here and now the world will know
Because of You I live and breathe
I am redeemed, my heart now sings
Because of You I have everything
I'll never be the same
Because of You
I have a home eternal in the Heavens
And a hope that never ends
Because of You I live and breathe
I am redeemed, my heart now sings
Because of You I have everything
I'll never be the same
Because of You
Because of You
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Because of You
Meaning & Inspiration
Melissa Brady's "Because of You," released on August 9, 2019, as part of her album *Shine*, stands as a powerful testament to personal transformation through divine encounter. The song delves into the profound journey from despair to redemption, articulating a radical shift in perspective and purpose that resonates deeply with the Christian experience. It immediately establishes a narrative of a life once consumed by "sadness and despair," a state of being lost and without hope, echoing the human condition described in Ephesians 2:12, where individuals are depicted as being "without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world." This stark beginning paints a vivid picture of emptiness, where existence felt aimless and futureless.
The turning point arrives with the poignant line, "Then suddenly I heard a voice calling out my name," signifying a divine intervention that completely alters the trajectory of existence. This moment speaks to the personal invitation extended by God, reminiscent of how Christ calls His sheep by name in John 10:3, or the knocking at the door of one's heart found in Revelation 3:20. It's a profound spiritual awakening, the instant where a searching soul recognizes and responds to the presence of the Creator. From this encounter, the entire world of the narrator is irrevocably "changed," marking the beginning of a new creation, a concept central to 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new."
The chorus, "Because of You I live and breathe, I am redeemed, my heart now sings," encapsulates the essence of this transformation. The new ability to "live and breathe" extends beyond mere physical existence; it signifies receiving spiritual life, as promised in John 10:10, where Jesus declares His purpose is for us to "have life, and have it to the full." The declaration "I am redeemed" is foundational, pointing directly to Christ's atoning work, as stated in Ephesians 1:7: "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace." This redemption brings forth a heart that "sings," a natural outflow of joy and praise, much like the "new song" God places in the mouth of the one He delivers, as described in Psalm 40:3. The conviction, "Because of You I have everything," speaks to the profound sufficiency found in Christ, a truth beautifully articulated in Philippians 4:19, where God promises to "supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." This newfound completeness ensures the individual will "never be the same," a powerful affirmation of the lasting impact of God's grace.
Further amplifying this message, the lyrics confess that "words could never tell just how it feels to finally be forgiven and be completely healed." This expresses the ineffable peace that accompanies true reconciliation with God, a forgiveness that cleanses sins (Psalm 103:3) and brings spiritual and often emotional healing (Isaiah 53:5). The embrace of "a love that won't let go" signifies God's eternal, unwavering commitment to His children, a love that transcends all earthly struggles and cannot be separated from us, as Romans 8:38-39 powerfully asserts: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
The song then projects this personal testimony outward, declaring, "Here and now the world will know," a powerful call to witness and share the goodness of God, reflecting the command to "let your light shine before others" (Matthew 5:16) and to be Christ's "witnesses" (Acts 1:8). The bridge provides an anchoring truth that cements the eternal nature of this transformation: "I have a home eternal in the Heavens, and a hope that never ends." This is the ultimate promise of the Christian faith – a secure future and an unending hope rooted in Christ's resurrection, as referenced in 1 Peter 1:3-4, which speaks of a "living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ... into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade." Melissa Brady's "Because of You" ultimately serves as an inspiring anthem of faith, celebrating the miraculous journey from spiritual death to abundant life, all made possible by the unwavering grace and transformative power of God.