Micah Tyler + Matthew West - Walking Free Lyrics
Lyrics
The verdict was guilty
Case closed the end
No chance for me to ever leave
This prison of my sin
I know it might seem crazy
But one day a key unlocked that cell
I heard a small voice say
Your debts been paid by somebody else
And now I'm walking walking
Walking free
No more darkness
Guilt has lost its grip on me
When mercy called my name
Those chains fell at my feet
And now I'm walking walking
Walking free
Now I ain't nothing perfect
I still stumble every single day
I still get knocked down
But the difference now
Is that's not where I stay
Cause I've got a Savior
Who knows everywhere I've been
And He's telling me that I never have to
Go back there again
So now I'm walking walking
Walking free
No more darkness
Guilt has lost its grip on me
When mercy called my name
Those chains fell at my feet
And now I'm walking walking
Walking free
Walking free
Walking free
To the one walking wounded
And to the one with regret
Look up and see your victory is just up ahead
Cause there is a Savior
Who knows everywhere you've been
And He's telling you that you never have to
Go back there again
So if you know that you never have to
Go back there again
Then sing
I'm walking walking
Walking free
No more darkness
Guilt has lost its grip on me
When mercy called my name
Those chains fell at my feet
And now I'm walking walking
Walking free
Walking free
Walking free yeah
I know I know I know I know
I'm walking free yeah
I'm walking free
Video
Micah Tyler - Walking Free (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Walking Free," a powerful collaboration between Micah Tyler and Matthew West, released in July 2021, is a profound anthem of liberation that deeply resonates with the core message of Christian faith. The song poignantly captures the experience of breaking free from the chains of sin, shame, and past mistakes, offering a powerful declaration of new life found in Christ. Its narrative isn't just about a change in circumstance, but a transformative spiritual rebirth, echoing the Apostle Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" This song vividly illustrates this spiritual renewal, moving from a place of being bound to a state of joyful freedom. The strength of "Walking Free" lies in its unvarnished honesty about the struggles individuals face, acknowledging the weight of burdens carried, and then pivoting to the overwhelming grace that offers release. It speaks to the idea that true freedom isn't earned through personal effort but is a gift received through faith. This aligns beautifully with Ephesians 2:8-9, which states, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." The shared vocals of Tyler and West create a dynamic and encouraging soundscape that amplifies this message of hope and redemption. The song effectively communicates that being "walking free" is not a passive state but an active embrace of the identity purchased for us, allowing believers to walk confidently in the victory Christ has already secured. It’s a reminder that the past does not define our future, and that the blood of Jesus has truly set us free to live a life unhindered by condemnation, as we are declared righteous and loved unconditionally. This is the liberating truth that empowers us to walk forward, not in our own strength, but in the power of the Spirit that dwells within us.