United Pursuit - Never Going Back Lyrics
Lyrics
Faithful one no matter how far I run
You lead me home you extend your love
Patiently fathering the orphan in me
You say I am yours
I never am alone
I never am alone
You found me
I never am alone
I never am alone
You found me
And I’ve made up my mind
I’m never going back
I’m never going back
I’ve made up my mind
I’m never going back
I’m never going back
Righteousness found only in your face
You see my heart you extend your grace
Eyes open falling in love again
You say I’m yours
It was always you
It was always you
You found me
It was always you
It was always you
You found me
I’ve made up my mind
I’m never going back
I’m never going back
I’ve made up my mind
I’m never going back
I’m never going back
I’ve made up mind
I’m never going back
I’m never going back
You call me your own
I’m never going back
I’m never going back
You call me your own
I’m never going back
I’m never going back
I’ve made up my mind
I’m never going back
I’m never going back
I’m singing out your lovely name
I’m giving you everything
You make my soul alive
You put your love inside
I’m singing out your lovely name
I’m giving you everything
You make my soul alive
You put your love inside
There’s nothing that I have need of
Cuz there’s nothing you haven’t done
You make my soul alive
You put your love inside
There’s nothing that I have need of
Cuz there’s nothing you haven’t done
You make my soul alive
You put your love inside
I’m singing out your lovely name
I’m giving you everything
You make my soul alive
You put your love inside
I’m singing out your lovely name
I’m giving you everything
You make soul alive
You put your love inside
There’s nothing that I have need of
Cuz there’s nothing you haven’t done
You make my soul alive
You put your love inside
There’s nothing that I have need of
Cuz there’s nothing you haven’t done
You make my soul alive
You put your love inside
We’re singing out your lovely name
I’m giving you everything
You make my soul alive
You put your love inside
I’m singing out your lovely name
I’m giving you everything
You make my soul alive
You put your love inside
There’s nothing that I have need of
Cuz there’s nothing you haven’t done
You make my soul alive
You put your love inside
There’s nothing that I have need of
Cuz there’s nothing you haven’t done
You make my soul alive
You put your love inside
Video
Never Going Back (ft. Brock Human)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Never Going Back" by United Pursuit, released on August 14, 2015, as part of their album *Simple Gospel*, is a powerful anthem of unwavering commitment and profound liberation found in faith. The song’s core message centers on the transformative experience of encountering divine love and its indelible impact on the individual's life. It speaks to a journey away from spiritual or emotional desolation, characterized by the lyrics describing a "faithful one" who leads home and extends love, patiently fathering the "orphan" within. This resonates deeply with the biblical narrative of God's consistent presence and His adoption of believers, as echoed in Romans 8:15, "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons." The recurring declaration, "I never am alone, you found me," powerfully articulates the security and belonging that comes from this divine connection, mirroring the Psalmist’s assurance in Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
The song's most compelling statement, the resolute "I've made up my mind, I'm never going back," signifies a decisive turning point, a deliberate severing of ties with past ways of living that were characterized by a lack of fulfillment or a sense of being lost. This is not merely a superficial decision but a deeply ingrained conviction rooted in the revelation of God’s character. The lyrics emphasize finding righteousness and grace solely in God's presence, recognizing that "You see my heart you extend your grace," a theme vividly depicted in verses like 1 Samuel 16:7, which states, "The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." The repeated phrase, "It was always you, you found me," further solidifies this realization that the divine pursuit began long before the individual recognized it, aligning with Ephesians 2:4-5, which proclaims, "But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ."
The song builds to a crescendo of gratitude and complete surrender. The declarations, "I’m singing out your lovely name, I’m giving you everything," and "You make my soul alive, you put your love inside," express a joyful and unreserved offering of self. This holistic dedication is presented not as a burden but as a natural outflow of being filled with God's love and experiencing His sufficiency. The concluding verses, "There’s nothing that I have need of, 'cause there’s nothing you haven’t done," serve as a testament to divine provision and completeness, reflecting Philippians 4:19, "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." "Never Going Back" is, therefore, more than just a song; it is a profound declaration of spiritual redemption, the profound peace found in belonging, and an unshakeable resolve to live fully in the light of God’s enduring love and faithfulness.