I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through

I couldn′t see how every sign pointed straight to you
That every long lost dream lead me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms

This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
Yes it did

I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You′ve been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true

Every long lost dream led me to where you are
And others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know it's true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
Yeah

And now I′m just rolling home
Into my lover′s arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Caleb and Kelsey's song "Bless the Broken Road" describes a personal journey of love and faith. The singer reflects on their past experiences, starting on a narrow path, hoping to find true love. However, they admit to getting lost and facing challenges along the way. Despite these setbacks, they persevered and continued to push through.

The lyrics suggest that along the broken road, there were signs and signals that pointed straight to their current partner. Every dream that seemed lost or unattainable in the past eventually led them to where they are now – in the loving arms of their significant other. The mention of "northern stars" represents the people who may have caused heartbreak, but ended up guiding the singer to their true love.

The song acknowledges that the journey to finding love was not always easy or straightforward. The years spent searching and passing through life's ups and downs are contemplated. The singer expresses a desire to have those lost years back, but their partner reassures them by smiling and taking their hand, indicating that they have also experienced trials and understand the journey. It is suggested that all of these experiences were part of a bigger plan, a "grander plan," which is now coming true.

The central message of the chorus reaffirms the belief that these difficulties were blessings in disguise. The broken road, guided by God, has led the singer directly to their partner. The repetition of "this much I know is true" emphasizes the singer's certainty and conviction in the path that led them to their loved one. The song concludes with the singer being at peace, rolling home into their lover's arms, acknowledging that it was God who blessed the broken road and led them straight to their partner.

Overall, "Bless the Broken Road" conveys the idea that life's challenges, heartbreaks, and detours are all part of a divine plan. The lyrics celebrate the notion that sometimes the most unexpected and difficult experiences can ultimately lead to finding true love and fulfillment.

Line by Line Meaning

I set out on a narrow way many years ago
I embarked on a challenging and restricted path, a long time ago

Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
Having the hope of encountering genuine love amidst a difficult and uncertain journey

But I got lost a time or two
However, there were instances where I lost my way

Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I persevered and continued despite the hardships I faced

I couldn′t see how every sign pointed straight to you
I was unaware that every indication and clue led directly to you

That every long lost dream lead me to where you are
Each dream that seemed out of reach guided me to the place where you are now

Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
The people who shattered my heart acted as guiding stars, like those in the northern sky

Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
Directing me towards your affectionate embrace

This much I know is true
I am certain about the following

That God blessed the broken road
That the path marked with hardships was granted divine blessings

That led me straight to you
Which guided me directly to you

I think about the years I spent just passing through
I contemplate the time I devoted merely to transitory experiences

I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
I desire to retrieve the time I wasted and relinquish it to you

But you just smile and take my hand
However, you simply smile and accept my hand

You′ve been there, you understand
You have been through similar circumstances, and thus, comprehend

It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true
All of this contributes to a larger, more significant plan that is materializing

And now I'm just rolling home
At present, I am happily returning to my residence

Into my lover's arms
To be embraced and welcomed by the one I deeply love

Yeah
An exclamation signifying affirmation or agreement

That God blessed the broken road
That the path marked with hardships was granted divine blessings

That led me straight to you
Which guided me directly to you

Writer(s): Robert E. Boyd, Marcus Hummon, Jeff Hanna

Contributed by Adalyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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