Chorus
I thought it was over, God had other plans
I thought it was over, God had other plans
I thought it was over, God had other plans
Took my life, laid it down, placed it in His hands, yeah
I thought it was over, God had other plans (Uh-huh)
I thought it was over, God had other plans (Ah-hm)
I thought it was over, God had other plans (Thought it was over, thought it was over)
Took my life, laid it down, placed it in His hands
Bridge
I'm free (Thought it was over)
Yeah, I'm free (Thought it was over)
I'm free (Thought it was over)
Yeah, I'm free (Thought it was over, thought it was over)
I'm free
Yeah, I'm free
Chorus
I thought it was over, God had other plans (Thought it was over, I'm free)
I thought it was over, God had other plans (Thought it was over, I'm free)
I thought it was over, God had other plans (Thought it was over)
Took my life, laid it down, placed it in His hands (Thought it was over, thought it was over, yeah, I'm free)
Verse
Yeah, I r member waking up and I ain't wan' get out of b d (Oh-oh)
Didn't how to get from A to B with visions in my head (Oh-oh)
I remember bein' discouraged by what certain people said (Oh-oh)
They won't help you with the recipe but they still want the bread (Oh-oh)
Had some family in my hometown, never came to shows (Yeah)
Had some homies who weren't for me and I had to let 'em go (Had to let 'em go)
I fought depression, I was strugglin' when my bank account was low (When my back account, yeah)
It broke my heart to hear my sister ask for somethin' and tell her, "No"
Then the Most High on the main line said, "I'm His" (On the main line, yeah)
And, "He Wouldn't leave me out to dry, He blessed me with these gifts" (Oh, the Most High, yeah)
He reminded me how far I've come and all that I've been through (Oh-oh, the Most High, yeah)
He said, "The more you sacrifice to Me, the more I'll give to you" (Oh, yeah)
And so I built my God an altar and with every single song (Oh-ah, yeah)
I would give the people anthems (Oh-woah-oh-oh-oh-woah)
In my weakness, He was strong (Oh-woah-oh-oh-oh)
I said, "Lord, I give you all of me, I lay it in Your hands"
I thought it was over, God had other plans (I thought it was ov--)
Chorus
I thought it was over, God had other plans (Thought it was over, yeah, I'm free)
I thought it was over, God had other plans (Thought it was over, I'm free, ah-ah-ah, oh-oh-oh)
I thought it was over, God had other plans (Thought it was over)
Took my life, laid it down, placed it in His hands (Thought it was over, thought it was over, yeah, I'm free)
I thought it was over, God had other plans (Thought it was over, yeah, I'm free)
I thought it was over, God had other plans (Thought it was over, I'm free, oh-oh)
I thought it was over, God had other plans (Thought it was over)
Took my life, laid it down, placed it in His hands (Thought it was over, thought it was over, yeah, I'm free)
Zauntee - God Had Other Plans (Official Audio)
God Had Other Plans Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
Zauntee's song "God Had Other Plans," released on August 25, 2023, serves as a powerful declaration of faith and resilience in the face of despair. The core message, hammered home repeatedly in the chorus, revolves around the transformation from feeling like life is over ("I thought it was over") to realizing a divine purpose at work ("God had other plans"). This transition is explicitly linked to an act of surrender: "Took my life, laid it down, placed it in His hands." The repetition emphasizes the weight of the initial feeling of hopelessness and the profound relief and revelation that comes from trusting in a higher power's direction.
The bridge section introduces the concept of "freedom." Coming immediately after the initial statements of surrender in the chorus, this freedom is presented as a direct consequence of laying one's life down and recognizing God's alternative plan. The repeated assertion, "Yeah, I'm free," reinforces the liberating nature of this spiritual surrender, suggesting an unburdening from the weight of personal struggles and perceived limitations.
The verse provides the narrative context for the emotional journey described in the chorus and bridge. Zauntee recounts personal struggles that led to his feeling that "it was over." These include moments of profound discouragement, difficulty visualizing a path forward, being hurt by negative comments from others, experiencing a lack of support from people close to him, including family and friends who weren't genuine. He also touches on battling depression and the stress of financial hardship, highlighting the pain of being unable to provide for a loved one. These vivid descriptions paint a picture of a life hitting what felt like rock bottom.
The turning point in the narrative arrives with a divine intervention, described as "The Most High on the main line." This moment brings reassurance and a renewed sense of identity ("said, 'I'm His'"). God's message includes promises of steadfast presence ("Wouldn't leave me out to dry"), affirmation of his talents ("blessed me with these gifts"), a reminder of past growth ("reminded me how far I've come"), and a principle of spiritual reciprocity ("the more you sacrifice to Me, the more I'll give to you"). This divine communication provides clarity and a path forward out of the despair described earlier.
Responding to this divine call, the artist describes building an "altar" and offering himself and his work as a sacrifice. Every song becomes an offering, intended to be anthems for others. This act of channeling his gifts and struggles into his music is presented as a form of worship and surrender. He acknowledges that in his own weakness, God's strength was manifest. The verse culminates in a re-statement of the chorus's theme, connecting the personal trials and the act of giving everything to God with the realization that what seemed like an end was merely a turn towards a divinely orchestrated future. The song ultimately stands as a testament to the power of faith, the freedom found in surrender, and the belief that even in our darkest moments, God's plans are at work, leading us toward purpose and hope.
