Vineyard Worship - What Can Separate Lyrics
Lyrics
You walk with me you’ve never left my side
You call me back I trust you with my life
Not my sin, not my past, not my failure
Can keep me from the power of your love.
What can separate us, separate us from Your love
No height or depth, no earthly consequence
No power of hell could ever stand against
Not today, yesterday, or my future
Unashamed, nothing left to hide.
You are mine and I am Yours
Video
WHAT CAN SEPARATE | Official Lyric Video | Vineyard Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Vineyard Worship’s "What Can Separate," a standout track from their 2021 album "My Hope Has Come," released on January 15, 2021, at 8:00 AM, serves as a profound musical testament to the unwavering nature of God’s love. This song doesn’t merely pose a theological question; it echoes a triumphant declaration rooted in deeply held faith, speaking to the core human need for security and belonging. Its message is a direct, comforting response to the anxieties of life, affirming the steadfast commitment of the Divine to humanity, regardless of circumstance or personal failing.
The narrative woven through "What Can Separate" begins with an intimate affirmation of God’s constant presence and guiding hand. The lines, "You walk with me you’ve never left my side / You call me back I trust you with my life," immediately ground the worshipper in a covenant relationship, echoing the comforting promise found in Hebrews 13:5, where God declares, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." This establishes a foundation of trust and dependence, highlighting the restorative power of divine calling. The song then confronts the internal battles that often plague individuals, boldly stating, "Not my sin, not my past, not my failure / Can keep me from the power of your love." This powerful renunciation of guilt and shame aligns directly with biblical truths like Psalm 103:12, which assures us that as far as the east is from the west, so far has God removed our transgressions from us, and 1 John 1:9, which offers forgiveness and cleansing for those who confess their sins. It speaks to a grace that transcends human imperfection, offering freedom from the burdens of regret.
The heart of the song resides in its core question: "What can separate us, separate us from Your love?" This rhetorical query is a direct and powerful echo of Romans 8:35, where Paul asks, "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?" The very asking of the question within the song is not an expression of doubt, but an invitation for the soul to remember and affirm the resounding answer: nothing. This declaration reinforces the foundational truth that God’s affection is not contingent on human merit or behavior but is an inherent attribute of His character, a boundless and eternal force that steadfastly embraces His people.
The subsequent lines expand on this theme, listing various external and temporal forces that possess no power against this divine bond: "No height or depth, no earthly consequence / No power of hell could ever stand against / Not today, yesterday, or my future." This mirrors the exhaustive list provided in Romans 8:38-39, which assures us 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 song broadens this to include the very fabric of time—past, present, and future—assuring a consistent, unbroken connection. The mention of "no power of hell" resonates with the biblical understanding of spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6:12) and the assurance in 1 John 4:4 that "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." This segment culminates in a powerful declaration of liberation: "Unashamed, nothing left to hide." This echoes the freedom found in Christ, where believers become new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17) and can approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, having no need to conceal their true selves (Hebrews 4:16).
The song culminates in a simple, yet profoundly intimate, statement of belonging: "You are mine and I am Yours." This powerful exchange speaks to the covenant relationship between the Creator and His creation, where identity is found not in personal achievement or societal standing, but in the unwavering love and possession by God. It brings to mind passages like John 10:14, where Jesus declares, "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me," or the truth in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 that we are not our own, but have been bought at a price, making us temples of the Holy Spirit. Isaiah 43:1 also resonates deeply here: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!" "What Can Separate" is a powerful anthem of assurance, perfectly suited for a collection titled "My Hope Has Come," offering a beacon of security and hope that is both biblically rich and spiritually invigorating for all who engage with its enduring message.