Newsboys - The Letter (One Of A Kind) Lyrics
Lyrics
I wrote you a letter
Things could be better
Full of promises, every hope and dream
Did you get it
Have you read it
Talks about you and me
And the future, you see
Something no one can do
Is take the place of you
Can't you see you're....one of a kind
Child, you're like a star
Set apart
Set apart from the start of the world
This is your time
Rise and shine
Child, you're one of a kind
Sometimes every thing's too much
Like the deepest cut
You hurt to be touched
When you hear it
If you feel it
Don't let it have its way
I'm writing to say
Something no one can do
Is take the place of you
Oh can't you see you're...one of a kind
Child, you're like a star
Set apart
Set apart from the start of the world
This is your time
Rise and shine
Child, you're one of a kind
I know it's hard to hear promises
When the blue has turned to grey
Nobody said it was easy
But I know you'll find your way
Child, you're like a star
Set apart
Set apart from the start of the world
This is your time
Rise and shine
Child, you're one of a kind
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Meaning & Inspiration
"The Letter (One Of A Kind)" by Newsboys, released on July 11, 2007, as part of their *Go* tour, delivers a profound message that resonates deeply with the human spirit, echoing timeless biblical truths. At its core, the song is a divine monologue, a loving communication from God to each individual, portrayed as a "letter" brimming with "promises, every hope and dream." This metaphor immediately calls to mind the written Word of God—Scripture itself—which serves as a testament to His unwavering character, His covenants, and His ultimate plan for humanity. The opening lines establish a direct, personal address, with God inquiring if His message has been received and understood, hinting at the profound intimacy He desires to share with us, detailing a future intertwined with His own.
The central theme of "one of a kind" is an powerful affirmation of our inherent worth and unique identity in the eyes of our Creator. The lyrics declare, "Something no one can do is take the place of you," underscoring that each person is not just a part of a crowd, but a singularly crafted masterpiece. This truth finds robust support in passages like Psalm 139:13-14, which celebrates our being "fearfully and wonderfully made," or Isaiah 43:1, where God proclaims, "I have called you by your name; you are mine." The song beautifully captures the personal attention God gives to His creation, asserting that our distinctiveness was "set apart from the start of the world," a pre-ordained destiny found in Him, much like Jeremiah 1:5 states, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you."
The song courageously ventures into the darker aspects of human experience, acknowledging moments when "every thing's too much," when we feel the "deepest cut" and "hurt to be touched." This raw honesty reflects an understanding of human fragility and the pain that life often brings, an echo of the afflictions we read about in Scripture. Yet, even in these vulnerable moments, the divine voice offers solace and a directive: "Don't let it have its way." This isn't a dismissive platitude but a powerful call to resist despair, rooted in the knowledge that God, the "God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3-4), is intimately familiar with our suffering. He is "close to the brokenhearted" (Psalm 34:18) and invites us, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).
The chorus serves as an invigorating anthem, a direct charge from the divine to embrace our God-given potential: "Child, you're like a star, set apart from the start of the world. This is your time, rise and shine. Child, you're one of a kind." This imagery of a star illuminates our calling to shine brightly in a world often shrouded in darkness, drawing parallels to Matthew 5:14-16, where believers are declared the "light of the world" whose good deeds should illuminate God's glory. It is a rallying cry to step into the divine purpose for which we were created, reminding us of Ephesians 2:10, that we are "God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Our "time" to "rise and shine" signifies an invitation to fulfill this unique, God-ordained destiny, echoing Daniel 12:3 that those who are wise "will shine like the brightness of the heavens."
The bridge, with its poignant admission, "I know it's hard to hear promises when the blue has turned to grey. Nobody said it was easy, but I know you'll find your way," further solidifies the song’s profound spiritual depth. It acknowledges the arduous nature of faith and life's journey without ever diminishing the certainty of God's presence and faithfulness. This resonates with the biblical truth that while "in this world you will have trouble," Jesus also promises, "But take heart! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). It's an affirmation of God's unwavering trust in our capacity to navigate challenges with His guidance, resting on the assurance that "He who promised is faithful" (Hebrews 10:23) and that He "who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion" (Philippians 1:6). "The Letter (One Of A Kind)" ultimately stands as a powerful, reassuring testament to God's personal love, His intentional design for each life, and His constant, encouraging presence through every season, calling us to live out the vibrant, unique purpose He meticulously crafted for us.