TobyMac - Love Broke Thru Lyrics

Album: This Is Not a Test (Deluxe Edition)
Released: 07 Aug 2015

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Lyrics

I was feelin' that, feelin' that breeze
Singin' like a song thru the tall oak trees
It was just another summer night
Had to be the last thing on my mind
Yeah, I was all but lost in the moment
I was young and runnin' wide open
It was just another summer night
Had to be the last thing on my mind

When love broke thru
You found me in the darkness
Wanderin' thru the desert
I was a hopeless fool
Now I'm hopelessly devoted
My chains are broken
And it all began with You
When love broke thru
And it all began with You
When love broke thru

I did all that I could to undo me
But You loved me enough to pursue me
Yeah, You drew me out of the shadows
Made me believe that I mattered, to You (You)

You were there, You heard my prayer in that broke down dusty room
It was the first time I said I'm Yours
The first time I called You Lord

Yeah, it was late in the summer when the northeast breeze
Sang like a song thru the oak trees
Pennsylvania
She kind of caught my soul
Which had me a little more open than closed
Walls I built
Opinions I learned
Covered in the ashes of bridges I burned
Blind to the arrow that headed to my heart
But You hit the mark

When love broke thru
You found me in the darkness
Wanderin' thru the desert
I was a hopeless fool
Now I'm hopelessly devoted
My chains are broken
And it all began with You
When love broke thru

You found me in the darkness
Wanderin' thru the desert
I was a hopeless fool
Now I'm hopelessly devoted
My chains are broken
And it all began with You
When love broke thru
And it all began with You
When love broke thru

I did all that I could to undo me
But you loved me enough to pursue me

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TobyMac - Love Broke Thru

Meaning & Inspiration

TobyMac's "Love Broke Thru," released on January 19, 2017, is a powerful testament to the transformative nature of divine love, particularly in moments of profound darkness and personal struggle. The song delves into the experience of hitting rock bottom, feeling utterly defeated and lost, only to find an unexpected and overwhelming breakthrough of God's grace. This isn't just about a fleeting moment of comfort; it's about a radical intervention, a divine intervention that shatters the chains of despair and ushers in a new reality. The "love" that "broke thru" is clearly the unfailing love of God, a love that doesn't wait for us to be worthy but rushes in when we are at our most vulnerable, mirroring the biblical concept found in Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." This verse perfectly encapsulates the essence of the song – God's love is not earned, but freely given, especially when we are at our lowest.

The narrative arc of "Love Broke Thru" speaks to the deep human need for redemption and the assurance that even in our darkest hours, God's light can penetrate any shadow. It evokes the feeling of being trapped, perhaps by sin, by personal failures, or by circumstances that feel insurmountable. In these moments, the song suggests, God’s love doesn't just offer a way out; it crashes in like a powerful force, altering the very landscape of our existence. This resonates with passages like Psalm 34:18, which states, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." The song's message is a vibrant echo of this divine promise, reassuring listeners that no depth of despair is too great for God's love to reach and redeem.

The profound impact of this divine intervention, as depicted in the song, is the revelation of a love that is both immense and personal. It’s a love that doesn't just rescue but redefines, offering hope where there was none and peace where there was turmoil. This aligns with the apostle Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:18-19: "that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ." "Love Broke Thru" paints a vivid picture of this incomprehensible love, suggesting that it’s a tangible force that can actively break through the walls we build around ourselves or the walls that life throws up. It's a powerful reminder that God's love is not passive but an active, intervening power that seeks to bring wholeness and freedom.