NF - Start Over Lyrics
Lyrics
Everybody's got a blank page
A story they're writing today
A wall that they're climbing
You can't carry the past on their shoulders
But you can start over
Regrets, no matter what you goin' through
Jesus, He gave it all to save you
He carried the cross on His shoulders
So you can start over
Don't let your heart be troubled
Don't be afraid
To the broken hearted that wished that they'd
Never been born, never been torn, never sinned, never disobeyed
I know you think there's no hope, but that ain't true
I know you feelin' regret
(Like I) brought this all on myself
(Like I) messed it up big time, and this time I don't deserve God's help
(Thinking) how can God forgive me after knowin' what I did (can He?)
After knowin' that I hid from Him, and I stayed away and backslid
Jesus came for the sick (so true)
Jesus came for the weak (amen)
Jesus came to give good news and have set the captives free (amen)
Jesus came for the poor (amen)
Jesus came with the keys
Jesus came to remove the chains so the prisoners are released
Everybody's got a blank page
A story they're writing today
A wall that they're climbing
You can't carry the past on their shoulders
But you can start over
Regrets, no matter what you goin' through
Jesus, He gave it all to save you
He carried the cross on His shoulders
So you can start over
See, His love is deeper than the ocean floor
Run to His arms like an open door
God the Father sent the Son
So men can come and be free and ain't gotta run no more
Come to me, all who are weary; with heavy burdens, I'll give you rest
Separated you from the sin, as far as the east is from the west
Thrown in the sea of forgetfulness
What sin? What offense?
And when them waves come crashing in, I'll calm the winds in your defense
So, whatever it is that you've done
He put that punishment on His Son
You'll never come under His condemnation... Satan and his accusations
So, dry your eyes, lift up your head
Hallelujah! God is not dead!
Plus He gave us His peace, and He took our guilt on the cross instead
Took our place and now we embrace
A clean slate with the eyes of faith
We know unfailing love, unfailing love, it's not too late, start over
Everybody's got a blank page
A story they're writing today
A wall that they're climbing
You can't carry the past on their shoulders
But you can start over
Regrets, no matter what you goin' through
Jesus, He gave it all to save you
He carried the cross on His shoulders
So you can start over
Video
"Start Over" - FLAME feat. NF - Official Video
Meaning & Inspiration
The track "Start Over" by FLAME, featuring NF, released on March 5, 2014, offers a powerful exploration of personal struggle and the transformative potential of a fresh beginning, drawing deeply from themes that resonate profoundly with biblical principles of redemption and renewal. While the production may have a contemporary hip-hop feel, the lyrical content delves into the often-unseen battles of the spirit, particularly the desire to escape past mistakes and find a path towards genuine change. The song speaks to the weariness that can accompany recurring failures and the yearning for a new dawn, a sentiment echoed throughout Scripture’s narrative of hope for those seeking to leave behind a life of sin and embrace God’s grace. This quest for a new beginning aligns with the Apostle Paul’s exhortation in 2 Corinthians 5:17, which declares, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The song captures this very essence of shedding the old self and striving for a renewed existence. Furthermore, the struggle described within "Start Over" mirrors the biblical understanding of spiritual warfare and the human propensity for falling short, as highlighted in Romans 3:23: "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Yet, within this acknowledgment of human frailty lies the powerful message of God’s persistent love and His provision for a way back. The song’s emphasis on the desire to “start over” can be understood as a reflection of God’s boundless mercy, as seen in Lamentations 3:22-23: "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." This innate human longing for a clean slate, for the opportunity to redefine oneself free from the weight of past transgressions, is a fundamental aspect of the human condition that the song articulates with raw honesty, and it finds its ultimate fulfillment in the redemptive work of Christ, offering a true spiritual reset.