PlanetBoom - Foreword Lyrics
Lyrics
Lemme tellya bout Him, but man
How do you put God into words
How do you sum Him up
He's way too big for us
To truly comprehend and understand
We can measure the biggest stars in the universe
And even estimate how far from the earth they are
But God has no beginning and no end
So we can t find out how big He is
We can't compare Him with anything
I can try and learn to the absolute limits of human capacity
And still only be at the beginning at finding out who He is
Just think about some of these things
My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts said the Lord
And my ways are far beyond anything you can imagine
Isaiah 55 verse 8
To whom will you compare Me
Who is My equal asks the Holy One
Isaiah 40 verse 25
Look, God is greater than we can understand
His years can't be counted
Job 36 verse 26
He counts the stars and calls them all by name
Psalm 147 verse 4
The Lord is the everlasting God
The creator of all the earth
He never grows weak or weary
And no one can measure the depths of His understanding
Isaiah 40 verse 28
Then think about this
God, this huge limitless God
Wants to be known by you
But before you freak out and think you re not smart enough for that
Don t worry, knowing and understanding God
Is not about being smart
It's about believing
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Foreword
Meaning & Inspiration
PlanetBoom's "Foreword," featured on the 2023 compilation *Youth Group Foyer Vibes, Vol. 2*, serves as a powerful, introspective introduction to the immense nature of God, a theme that resonates deeply with the core tenets of Christian faith and scripture. The song immediately grapples with a profound, yet relatable, challenge: articulating the divine. It acknowledges the inherent limitations of human language and intellect when attempting to define or comprehend a being who, by definition, transcends all earthly measure. The lyrics wisely employ scriptural references to anchor this concept, drawing parallels between our inability to fathom God's scale with verses like Isaiah 55:8, which highlights the stark difference between God's thoughts and our own, and His ways being far beyond our imagination. Similarly, the rhetorical question posed in Isaiah 40:25, "To whom will you compare me? Who is my equal?" underscores the unique and incomparable nature of the Holy One. The song doesn't just present these ideas abstractly; it grounds them in tangible, albeit awe-inspiring, examples. The comparison of measuring stars – a feat of human ingenuity – to the impossibility of measuring God’s beginning or end emphasizes His eternal nature, a concept echoed in Job 36:26, which speaks of God’s greatness beyond our understanding and His uncountable years. The imagery of God counting and naming every star, as found in Psalm 147:4, further illustrates His intimate knowledge and sovereign control over creation, while Isaiah 40:28 reminds us of His inexhaustible strength and unfathomable understanding. What elevates "Foreword" beyond a mere theological discourse is its pivot to God's relational desire. Despite His infinite vastness, the song poignantly asserts that this limitless God actively desires to be known by humanity. It anticipates potential human apprehension, assuring listeners that this pursuit of knowing God is not contingent on intellectual prowess but on a willingness to believe. This message of accessible relationship, despite divine immensity, is a cornerstone of Christian teaching, encouraging a personal connection rooted in faith rather than solely in reason. The song's strength lies in its direct, unadorned approach to these weighty theological truths, making the grandiosity of God accessible and the invitation to know Him feel both profound and welcoming, inviting listeners to contemplate the divine not as a distant, unknowable entity, but as a Being who actively seeks relationship.