Third Day - Simply Amazin' Lyrics
Lyrics
Whoever though that the son of God,
Would humble Himself come down to Earth?
Born the King of Kings,
Hear the angels sing.
Simply amazin'
And whoever thought that He'd heal the Blind,
Feed the hungry, tell the dead to rise?
Well, the deaf can hear,
Now the blind can see.
Simply amazin'
That's not the half of it,
You haven't heard the best.
You ain't seen nothing yet,
He is simply amazin'
Whoever though that He'd be betrayed,
Loved us so much He gave his life away.
He died for you and me up on Calvary,
Simply amazin'
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
Well, I once was lost but now I'm found,
Was blind but now I see.
Whoever thought that He'd ever die,
And on that third day come back to life?
See Him live and breathe. Let us all believe,
Simply amazin'
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Third Day - Your Love Oh Lord
Meaning & Inspiration
Released as part of Third Day’s 2009 album *Revelation*, “Simply Amazin'” stands as a powerful testament to the transformative and awe-inspiring nature of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection. The song’s core message is an unvarnished expression of wonder at the divine intervention described in the Gospels, focusing intently on the profound implications of Christ’s earthly mission. It begins by contemplating the sheer improbability of the Son of God choosing to descend to humanity, a notion that challenges human understanding of power and royalty. This opening directly echoes passages like Philippians 2:6-8, which speaks of Christ, though in the form of God, not considering equality with God something to be grasped, but emptying himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. The lyrical focus then shifts to Christ's miraculous acts, highlighting His healing of the blind and feeding of the multitudes, mirroring events chronicled in all four Gospels, such as the feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14:13-21) and the healing of blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52). The song emphasizes that these are just glimpses, setting the stage for the ultimate act of love.
The narrative then moves to the crucifixion, a central tenet of Christian faith, and the song poignantly captures the sacrificial nature of Christ’s death, stating He "loved us so much He gave his life away." This aligns with the foundational verse John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." The sacrifice on Calvary is presented not as a tragic end, but as the ultimate demonstration of divine love, intended for "you and me." This sacrificial aspect is further underscored by the inclusion of lines that directly echo the beloved hymn "Amazing Grace," specifically referencing a "wretch like me," a common sentiment reflecting the human need for redemption, as articulated in Romans 3:23: "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." The transition from being "lost" to "found," and from "blind" to "seeing," is the transformative power the song celebrates, directly relating to Christ's own declaration in John 9:39, "For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind."
The song culminates in the resurrection, a cornerstone of Christian belief, and the wonder is renewed at Christ’s triumph over death. The contemplation of His return to life on the third day is presented as an act of ultimate victory and a call to faith. This aspect is directly rooted in the accounts of the empty tomb and the post-resurrection appearances described in the New Testament, famously summarized in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. The repeated refrain, "Simply amazin'," serves as an exclamation of awe, an acknowledgment that human words often fall short of capturing the magnitude of God's plan and Christ's love. The song, therefore, functions not just as a piece of music, but as an invitation to marvel at the audacious love and redemptive power that form the heart of the Christian message, encouraging listeners to reflect on the profound implications of these events.