Third Day - Nobody Loves Me Like Jesus Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
My mama, she loves me
And tells me everyday
My papa so proud of me
And everything I have made
Verse 1
My baby
She holds me
Keeps me warm through the night
My children
They said "papa, we know you'll made everything alright"
Pre-Chorus
But nobody in this world is ever going to love me like Jesus
Chorus
Nobody in this whole wide world gonna give what I'm looking for
Listen right now, I'm gonna say it all
Nobody love me like....
Nobody else gonna live their life or gonna make that sacrifice
He ? again, I can't deny
Nobody loves, nobody loves like Jesus
Verse 2
My brothers, they are so good
And they are always with me in my time of need
My sisters are so kind
They will do anything for me
Pre-Chorus
But nobody in this world is ever going to love me like Jesus
Nobody
Nobody
Chorus
Nobody in this whole wide world gonna give what I'm looking for
Listen right now, I'm gonna say it all
Nobody love me like....
Nobody else gonna live their life or gonna make that sacrifice
He ? again, I can't deny
Nobody loves, nobody loves me like Jesus
Nobody loves me like Jesus
Nobody loves me like Jesus
Nobody loves me like Jesus
Nobody in this whole wide world gonna give what I'm looking for
Listen right now, I'm gonna say it all
Nobody love me like....
Nobody else gonna live their life or gonna make that sacrifice
He ? again, I can't deny
Nobody loves, nobody loves me like Jesus
Nobody loves me...
Nobody loves me..
Nobody loves me like Jesus
Outro
Nobody loves me like Jesus
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Third Day - Nobody Loves Me Like Jesus (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Third Day’s powerful declaration, "Nobody Loves Me Like Jesus," released on August 4, 2017, as part of their album *Revival*, plunges directly into a profound comparison of earthly affections and divine love. The song masterfully constructs a narrative that begins by acknowledging the cherished bonds within human relationships: the unwavering support of a mother, the pride of a father, the intimate comfort of a spouse, the reassuring words of children, and the steadfast companionship of siblings and friends. These opening verses paint a vivid picture of the valuable, comforting, and essential connections that enrich our lives and provide strength in times of need. Yet, this celebration of human love serves as a foundational stage for the song's central, transformative truth.
The core message emerges clearly in the pre-chorus and chorus: despite the depth and beauty of these earthly connections, there is an unparalleled, distinct quality to the love of Jesus. The song asserts that "nobody in this world is ever going to love me like Jesus," and that no one else "gonna give what I'm looking for." This isn't a dismissal of human affection but rather an elevation of God's love to its rightful, supreme position. It speaks to a fundamental human yearning that earthly relationships, however precious, cannot fully satisfy—a longing for complete acceptance, perfect understanding, and unconditional devotion that finds its sole fulfillment in Christ. This sentiment resonates deeply with the biblical truth found in Psalm 16:11, which promises "fullness of joy" and "pleasures forevermore" in God's presence, suggesting that only He can truly fill the deepest voids of the human spirit.
The song explicitly points to the ultimate demonstration of this unparalleled love: sacrifice. The lines about "Nobody else gonna live their life or gonna make that sacrifice" directly reference the pivotal act of Jesus dying on the cross. This act sets God's love apart from all other forms of love, as captured in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son," and Romans 5:8, which declares, "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." This sacrificial love is not earned, nor is it based on our merit or actions; it is a profound act of grace extended to humanity despite our imperfections. Philippians 2:5-8 further elaborates on Jesus's self-emptying love, describing how He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross, purely out of love for us.
Third Day’s lyrical focus on the sufficiency of Jesus's love offers a powerful encouragement to anyone navigating the complexities of life. It reminds us that while human relationships are gifts, they are also imperfect and subject to change. The love of Jesus, however, remains constant, unwavering, and eternal, as promised in Romans 8:38-39, which assures us that nothing "shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." This divine love provides a stable anchor, a source of unwavering security and identity that transcends any earthly circumstance or relationship. It's a love that completes us, echoing Colossians 2:9-10, where we are reminded that in Christ "you have been made complete." The repetitive chorus, particularly the repeated affirmation "Nobody loves me like Jesus," acts as both a personal testimony and a compelling invitation, urging all who encounter the song to consider the depth and uniqueness of God's perfect love made manifest through His Son.