The O.C. Supertones - Forever Lyrics
Lyrics
I've never had this feelin'
Like someone really loves me
But Jesus truly loves me
It's got my mind reeling
I found the information
In lyrics David penned
His savior and his friend
His love's without condition
(Chorus)
I know it sounds improbable
But nothing is impossible
God's love goes on
forever, forever, forever, forever,
forever, forever, forever, forever,
forever, forever, forever, forever,
forever, forever, forever, forever.
Love has always left me
As quickly as it came
But this is not the same
God never will forsake me
Me, I'm so unfaithful
God I don't deserve it
Receive it and be grateful
(chorus)
It's difficult to think of
Something with no ending
Not only everlasting
God has no beginning
Beyond my comprehension
Too wonderful to feel it
To wise men He's concealed it
And to a child revealed it
(chorus)
Video
Forever
Meaning & Inspiration
"Forever" by The O.C. Supertones, released on January 1st, 2002, as part of their album *Hi-Fi Revival*, dives headfirst into the profound and often elusive concept of unconditional divine love. From its opening notes, the song immediately confronts a deeply personal human struggle: the feeling of never being truly loved, quickly contrasted with the groundbreaking realization that "Jesus truly loves me." This recognition is depicted not as a gentle understanding, but as an experience powerful enough to make one's "mind reeling," highlighting the transformative and sometimes overwhelming nature of encountering such a radical truth after a lifetime of different experiences.
The inspiration for this revelation is explicitly credited to "lyrics David penned," immediately directing listeners to the Psalms. King David, a man whose life was a tapestry of deep faith, spectacular failures, and profound repentance, consistently returned to the wellspring of God's unwavering love and mercy. His Psalms, like Psalm 136 which repeatedly proclaims God's steadfast love endures forever, or Psalm 51 expressing the desperate need for divine mercy, exemplify the kind of unconditional devotion the song speaks of. David knew God as "his savior and his friend," understanding a love that stands "without condition," a truth beautifully echoed in Romans 5:8, which reminds us that God demonstrated His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. This historical and scriptural grounding immediately elevates the song's message beyond mere sentimentality, anchoring it in millennia of spiritual experience.
The core message, powerfully driven home by the chorus repeating "God's love goes on forever" numerous times, emphasizes the eternal nature of divine affection. This stands in stark contrast to human experience, where love "has always left me as quickly as it came." The fleeting nature of earthly relationships and affections often leaves people feeling abandoned or unworthy. Yet, the song offers a radical counter-narrative, assuring that God's love is definitively "not the same" and "God never will forsake me." This echoes foundational biblical promises, such as Hebrews 13:5, where God declares, "I will never leave you nor forsake you," and Lamentations 3:22-23, which celebrates that "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." This unwavering commitment provides a bedrock of security in a world of constant change.
The song also addresses the internal conflict of receiving such immense grace when faced with personal shortcomings. The lines "Me, I'm so unfaithful; God, I don't deserve it" articulate a common human feeling of unworthiness. This candid admission is vital, as it highlights that divine love is not a reward for good behavior but a freely given gift. It aligns with the Apostle Paul’s teaching in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." The appropriate response to such unmerited favor, as the song suggests, is simply to "receive it and be grateful," embracing this boundless love with a humble and thankful spirit.
Finally, the song delves into the incomprehensible nature of God Himself. It grapples with the concept of something truly infinite, acknowledging, "It's difficult to think of something with no ending," and then elevates this understanding by stating, "God has no beginning." This speaks directly to God's eternal existence, as proclaimed in Psalm 90:2, "Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God." The profound nature of God's wisdom and love is confessed to be "beyond my comprehension," echoing Romans 11:33, "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!" Perhaps the most inspiring part of this reflection is the assertion that while "to wise men He's concealed it, and to a child revealed it." This powerful statement directly references Jesus' words in Matthew 11:25, revealing that the profound truths of God are often understood not through intellectual prowess but through humble, childlike faith. "Forever" ultimately serves as a powerful anthem of reassurance, inviting us to shed our doubts and embrace the eternal, unconditional, and utterly unfathomable love of God, a love that truly has no end and no beginning.