TAYA - Jesus Called My Name Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro:
Freedom from my chains
And healing from my pain
Everything’s been changed
Cause Jesus called my name
Freedom from my chains
And healing from my pain
Everything’s been changed
Cause Jesus called my name
Jesus called my name
Chorus:
I was lost but now I’m found, yeah
I thought I was down and out, yeah
I was stuck in all my habits, stuck in all my ways
Escapism I was tryna kill the pain, yeah
I was dissociated from the world around me
Feeling like I’m isolated, sick of my surroundings
Staring at the ceiling, God I hope you hear me
I just wanna feel you near me and see you clearly
I tried it on my own way, I hated how it felt
I kept on breaking your heart cause I was doin’ it by myself
But you saying that you choose me and you love me anyway
And I’ll never be the same ‘cause you called my name
Pre-Chorus:
Freedom from my chains
And healing from my pain
Everything’s been changed
Cause Jesus called my name
Freedom from my chains
And healing from my pain
Everything’s been changed
Cause Jesus called my name
Chorus:
Freedom from my chains
And healing from my pain
Everything’s been changed
Cause Jesus called my name
Freedom from my chains
And healing from my pain
Everything’s been changed
Cause Jesus called my name
Jesus called my name
Bridge:
I will follow you
I will follow you
I will follow you
I will follow you
I will follow you
I will follow you
You don’t have to use us but you still do
You don’t have to choose us but you still move
We’re gathered here to honor you
And you’re still alive and I’m the proof
You don’t have to use us but you still do
You don’t have to choose us but you still move
We’re gathered here to honor you
You’re still alive and I’m the proof
And I was lost but now I’m found
And I was drowning you pulled me out
Hallelujah, praise on High
Glory Jesus I’ll testify
Let my life reflect on you
Let the whole world see what you can do
It’s not for me it’s all for you
You set me free and you gave me freedom
Gave me freedom
You’re my reason
You’re my reason
Pre-Chorus:
Cause you gave me freedom from my chains
You gave me healing from my pain
Everything is changed
Cause Jesus called my name
You gave me freedom from my chains
You gave me healing from my pain
And I’ll never be the same
Cause Jesus called my name
Chorus:
Cause you gave me freedom from my chains
You gave me healing from my pain
And I’ll never be the same
Cause Jesus called my name
You gave me freedom from my chains
You gave me healing from my pain
And I’ll never be the same
Cause Jesus called my name
Video
Zauntee - Jesus Called My Name (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
TAYA's "Jesus Called My Name" emerges as a powerful testament to transformative faith, released to offer a beacon of hope. The song’s narrative is deeply rooted in the profound personal experience of encountering Christ, an experience that shatters past limitations and ushers in a new reality. The core message revolves around the liberating power of Jesus' intervention in a life marked by struggle, addiction, and a sense of hopelessness. It speaks to the universal human yearning for freedom from the "chains" of sin and the "pain" of brokenness, echoing the biblical narrative of redemption.
The lyrical content paints a vivid picture of a soul adrift, acknowledging past entanglements with destructive habits and the futile attempts to numb emotional suffering. Phrases like "stuck in all my habits, stuck in all my ways" and "escapism I was tryna kill the pain" directly address the grip of sin and the deceptive solace found in worldly distractions, a struggle familiar to many described in Scripture. The feeling of isolation and dissociation, where one feels "sick of my surroundings," resonates with the internal turmoil of those wrestling with spiritual emptiness. The plea, "Staring at the ceiling, God I hope you hear me. I just wanna feel you near me and see you clearly," is a raw and honest cry for divine connection, mirroring the Psalms' fervent expressions of longing for God's presence. The realization that self-reliance ultimately falls short, leading to a broken relationship with the divine—"I kept on breaking your heart cause I was doin’ it by myself"—underscores the theological truth of our inherent inability to achieve righteousness on our own. This aligns with Romans 3:23, which states, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," highlighting the necessity of grace.
The pivotal shift in the song occurs with the declaration, "But you saying that you choose me and you love me anyway. And I’ll never be the same ‘cause you called my name." This central theme directly reflects the concept of God's unconditional love and election, a cornerstone of Christian theology. The act of Jesus calling one's name signifies recognition, acceptance, and an invitation into a redeemed life, much like Jesus calling His disciples by name, drawing them into His service and fellowship. The bridge emphasizes a surrendered devotion: "I will follow you," a pledge of allegiance born from gratitude and a newfound commitment. This echoes Jesus' words in Matthew 16:24, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me," a call to complete discipleship. The profound acknowledgment that God's grace is undeserved, "You don’t have to use us but you still do. You don’t have to choose us but you still move," points to the sovereign nature of God’s pursuit and empowerment of His people, as detailed in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." The triumphant conclusion, "Hallelujah, praise on High. Glory Jesus I’ll testify," and the ultimate aim, "Let my life reflect on you. Let the whole world see what you can do. It’s not for me it’s all for you," encapsulate the purpose of a transformed life—to bring glory to God and to serve as a living testament to His redemptive power. This aligns with the Great Commission and the believer's calling to be salt and light in the world. "Jesus Called My Name" is more than a song; it is a declaration of spiritual rebirth, an anthem of liberation found exclusively in the unwavering love and calling of Jesus Christ.