TobyMac - Perfectly Loved Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1: Rachael Lampa
Who said that you weren't beautiful
And that you didn't belong in your own skin?
Who said that you were all alone
And that you're never gonna find love again?
Pre-Chorus 1: Rachael Lampa & TobyMac, Rachael Lampa
So many little worlds, so many little lies
That have followed you all of your life
Lookin' for the truth, look into your eyes
And you'll see it's been there the whole time
Chorus: Rachael Lampa & TobyMac, Rachael Lampa
Ooh, even when you were runnin'
Even when you were hidin'
Never been a moment that you were not perfectly loved
When you barely believed it
When your eyes couldn't see it
Every single moment, you've always been perfectly loved
Post-Chorus: Rachael Lampa & TobyMac
Ooh, perfectly loved
You've always been perfectly
Verse 2: TobyMac
In the hands of the Infinite
As the wounds of the world became His
See the kindness Heaven has for you
And how He's always been drawing you in
Pre-Chorus 2: Rachael Lampa, TobyMac, Rachael Lampa & TobyMac
So many open doors (So many open doors), so many miracles (So many)
That have followed you all of your life
Lookin' for the truth (Lookin' for the truth), look into your eyes (Oh)
And you'll see it's been there the whole time
Chorus: Rachael Lampa & TobyMac, Rachael Lampa
Ooh, even when you were runnin'
Even when you were hidin'
Never been a moment that you were not perfectly loved
When you barely believed it
When your eyes couldn't see it
Every single moment, you've always been perfectly loved
Post-Chorus: Rachael Lampa & TobyMac
Ooh, perfectly loved, ooh-ooh
Bridge: Rachael Lampa, TobyMac, Rachael Lampa & TobyMac
You're not a problem, you're not a mistake
Don't need fixin' to solve it in the arms of His grace
You're perfectly human, made from the dust
You've got a heart, broken and scarred, yet perfectly loved, oh-oh
Chorus: Rachael Lampa & TobyMac, Rachael Lampa
Even when you were runnin'
Even when you were hidin' (Oh-oh)
Never been a moment that you were not perfectly loved
When you barely believed it (When you barely believed it)
When your eyes couldn't see it
Every single moment, you've always been perfectly loved
Post-Chorus: Rachael Lampa & TobyMac, Rachael Lampa
Perfectly loved
You've always been perfectly loved, ooh-ooh
Perfectly loved
You've always been perfectly loved
Video
Rachael Lampa - Perfectly Loved (Official Lyric Video) featuring TOBYMAC
Meaning & Inspiration
TobyMac’s collaboration with Rachael Lampa, "Perfectly Loved," released on August 18, 2022, serves as a profound anthem of unconditional acceptance and divine affection. The song delves into the pervasive insecurities and self-doubts that plague so many, directly addressing the whispers of inadequacy that tell us we're not beautiful, that we don't belong, or that love will always elude us. It’s a powerful counter-narrative to the often harsh judgments we face, both internally and externally. The core message resonates with the biblical truth that our worth is not determined by our performance or how well we measure up to the world's standards, but by the steadfast love of God. This sentiment is beautifully echoed in Ephesians 2:10, which states, "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." The song articulates that even when we feel lost, running from our problems, or hiding from our perceived flaws, God’s love remains unwavering. This unfaltering love is a cornerstone of Christian faith, as described in Romans 8:38-39: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
The lyrical narrative artfully moves from acknowledging these internal struggles to revealing the source of true affirmation. Rachael Lampa's verses beautifully articulate the lies we internalize, while TobyMac’s contributions, particularly in the second verse, point towards the divine perspective. He frames our existence within the loving embrace of "the Infinite," emphasizing that the pain and brokenness of the world were borne by a higher power who still actively seeks us. This drawing in is reminiscent of Jeremiah 31:3, where God declares, "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness." The song highlights that we don't need to be fixed or improved to be worthy of love; instead, we are inherently valuable as creations, even with our imperfections. The bridge powerfully asserts, "You're not a problem, you're not a mistake... You're perfectly human, made from the dust. You've got a heart, broken and scarred, yet perfectly loved." This directly aligns with the biblical understanding that humanity, though fallen, is precious in God's sight. Genesis 1:27 tells us that humans are created in God's image, and Psalm 139:14 expresses, "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." "Perfectly Loved" serves as a much-needed reminder in a world that often thrives on conditional acceptance, reminding listeners that their identity and value are rooted in an unchanging, all-encompassing love, a love that sees us, accepts us, and cherishes us exactly as we are, in every single moment.