Newsboys - Born Again Lyrics
Lyrics
I found myself looking into the mirror
Knew I wasn't who I wanted to be
I was living life the way that I wanted
But my eyes reminded me I'm not free
Believed a lie so everything that I know
Says I gotta go, tired of going solo
But I'm never gonna go there again
This is what it is, this is who I am
This is where I finally take my stand
I didn't wanna fall but I don't have to crawl
I met the one with two scarred hands
Giving Him the best of
Everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been born again
I see ya walking like you're living in fear
Having trouble even looking at me
Wishing they would give you more than words
Sick of people telling how it should be
What'd ya download? Where'd ya get your info?
You saw that I'm sure, now you're in the in though
Gonna tell you what I believe
This is what it is, this is who I am
This is where I finally take my stand
I didn't wanna fall but I don't have to crawl
I met the one with two scarred hands
Giving Him the best of
Everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been born again
We are the ones they call by name
I'm never gonna look back
Let go, let go, the guilt, the shame
Said, I'm never gonna look back
This is who I am
This is what it is, this is who I am
This is where I finally take my stand
I didn't wanna fall but I don't have to crawl
I met the one with two scarred hands
Giving Him the best of
Everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been born again
This is who I am
I didn't wanna fall but I don't have to crawl
I met the one with two scarred hands
Giving Him the best of
Everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been born again
I've been born again
Video
Newsboys - Born Again (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released as part of the 2010 "Born Again (Miracles Edition)" album, the Newsboys' track "Born Again" is a potent anthem that directly confronts the profound transformation available through faith. The song's title itself, echoing Jesus' discourse with Nicodemus in John 3:3, immediately establishes its theological core. This biblical conversation, where Jesus explains that one must be "born again" to see the kingdom of God, forms the very bedrock of the message Newsboys convey. The lyrics articulate a powerful personal testimony, describing a shift from a life lived in darkness or aimlessness to one illuminated by divine presence and purpose. This isn't merely about a change of opinion; it's a complete reorientation of one's very being, a concept deeply rooted in passages like 2 Corinthians 5:17, which proclaims, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The song champions the idea that this spiritual rebirth is not a gradual process of self-improvement but a singular, impactful event initiated by God. It speaks to a renewed identity found in Christ, a departure from past mistakes and shortcomings, and a forward march guided by divine love and truth. This new life is characterized by hope and a sense of belonging, mirroring the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Ephesians 2:1-2, where he describes believers as those who were once "dead in your transgressions and sins" but are now made alive with Christ. The message is one of radical grace, emphasizing that this transformation is a gift received, not a reward earned, aligning perfectly with the understanding of salvation by grace through faith as articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9. "Born Again" serves as a vibrant testament to the power of this foundational Christian doctrine, encouraging listeners to embrace the possibility of a completely new beginning in their spiritual journey.