Unspoken - My Recovery Lyrics
Lyrics
There was a light that found me in darkness
Failing and hopeless barely alive
And for the first time I saw your perfection
In my reflection there in your eyes
My feet are on the ground
My heart is beating now
Your love has showed me how to live
You're my recovery
Changing who I was
To who I'm meant to be
Healing all that's broken
As you wash me clean
Oh you set me free
You're my recovery
This is the day that I'm starting over
I'm taking is slower one step at a time
And the're all the way
But you're here to guide me
Your spirit's inside me and it's changing my mind
My feet are on the ground
My heart is beating now
Your love has showed me how to live
You're my recovery
Changing who I was
To who I'm meant to be
Healing all that's broken
As you wash me clean
Oh you set me free
You're my recovery
Clear eyes now I can see
Your truth in front of me
I am and always will be loved
My feet are on the ground
My heart is beating now
Your love has showed me how to live
You're my recovery
Changing who I was
To who I'm meant to be
Healing all that's broken
As you wash me clean
Oh you set me free
You're my recovery
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Unspoken - My Recovery (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Unspoken's self-titled album, released on April 1, 2014, introduced the profound anthem "My Recovery," a song that immediately resonates with anyone who has experienced the transformative power of divine grace. Far from being a mere pop tune, this track offers a sincere narrative of spiritual awakening, tracing a journey from profound despair to renewed life through an encounter with the divine. It speaks to the universal human experience of brokenness and the yearning for restoration, positioning God not just as a helper, but as the very essence of recovery itself, the source of complete healing and freedom.
The lyrical journey begins in a place of abject spiritual darkness, where the singer describes being "failing and hopeless, barely alive." This imagery powerfully evokes the state of being lost and separated from God, a condition echoed in Ephesians 2:1, which speaks of being "dead in your transgressions and sins." The pivotal moment arrives with the "light that found me in darkness," a clear reference to God's pursuit of humanity, much like the Good Shepherd seeking the lost sheep. It’s in this divine light that true self-perception is found, seeing one's reflection "in your eyes," a mirror revealing not human imperfection but divine perfection, suggesting that our true identity is found when seen through God’s loving gaze. This instant illumination brings about a tangible shift: "My feet are on the ground, my heart is beating now," symbolizing the birth of new life, a spiritual resurrection akin to what 2 Corinthians 5:17 describes: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
The chorus then crystallizes the song's central message: "You're my recovery," proclaiming God as the sole agent of change. This recovery isn't just about mending; it's a complete metamorphosis, "changing who I was to who I'm meant to be." This echoes the process of sanctification and renewal of the mind described in Romans 12:2, where believers are transformed by the renewing of their minds. The lyrics "healing all that's broken as you wash me clean" beautifully articulate the dual work of God: mending internal wounds and purifying the soul. The washing clean immediately calls to mind biblical promises of forgiveness and cleansing, such as Isaiah 1:18, "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow," and Psalm 51:7, "Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow." This profound act of purification culminates in true liberation, "Oh you set me free," aligning with John 8:36, "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
Moving beyond the initial conversion, the song acknowledges that recovery is an ongoing process: "This is the day that I'm starting over, I'm taking it slower one step at a time." This illustrates the journey of faith as a continuous walk, not a single event. The comforting assurance that "you're here to guide me, your spirit's inside me and it's changing my mind" highlights the indispensable role of the Holy Spirit, who indwells believers, guiding them into truth and transforming their thoughts, as promised in John 16:13. The final declarations – "Clear eyes now I can see, your truth in front of me" and "I am and always will be loved" – speak to spiritual clarity and the unwavering certainty of divine affection. This unwavering love, described in Romans 8:38-39, assures us that nothing can separate us from God's love, offering a foundational security that empowers believers to live fully in their renewed identity. "My Recovery" is thus a powerful declaration of God's redemptive power, offering hope and inspiration to all who seek genuine transformation and a life rooted in His unfailing love.