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That's How the Story Goes by Third Day cover art

Third Day - That's How the Story Goes Lyrics

Artist:
Third Day

Lyrics

In the beginning You created
The heavens and the earth and everything was good
You created man according to Your perfect plan
And everyday we walked with You and life
Was Paradise


Then things became all complicated
Pride entered the picture and did what it could
Tried to make us think that we could make it on our own
And now we're feeling so alone 'cause we
Believed the lie


Since the fateful day
We turned our backs on You
You've been trying to win our hearts
So we come back to You


That's how the story goes
Sounds strange but it's true
The world's falling but Your love
Broke through
That's how the story goes


You loved this world so much You saved it
You came down to earth and in our place You stood
Showed us how to live and then You paid the sacrifice
Took our sins upon You and You died
To give us life


Then You conquered death
But that is not the end
We know in our hearts that someday
You'll come back again


In the final chapter
We all have a part to play
We must take the story out
Into the world today


It goes on and on and on
It goes on and on and on
It goes on and on and on and on
That's how the story goes


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Meaning & Inspiration

Text context presents the biblical story as a single arc: creation's goodness, human rebellion, Christ's sacrifice, resurrection, and the hope of his return. The opening image of humanity walking with God in paradise is quickly contrasted with pride and isolation. That contrast gives the song a clear confessional focus without leaving its storytelling form. Creation, fall, rescue, and restoration remain firmly connected throughout.

Its chorus condenses the message into the image of a fallen world reached by divine love. The later verses move from Calvary to the empty tomb, then toward Christ's promised return and the church's call to carry the message outward. This closing movement makes the title more than a narrative device: it becomes a summary of redemption and a call to witness.

Related Scripture

  • Genesis 1:31 God sees finished creation as very good, echoing the opening verse.
  • Romans 5:8 God's love is demonstrated through Christ's death for sinners.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:20 Christ's resurrection is described as the firstfruits of the dead.