Born Again
Third Day Lyrics


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Well today I found myself
After searching all these years
And the man that I saw
He wasn't at all who I thought he'd be

I was lost when You found me here
I was broken beyond repair
Then You came along
And You sang Your song over me

It feels like I'm born again
If feels like I'm living
For the very first time
For the very first time
In my life

Make a promise to me now
Reassure my heart somehow
That the love that I feel
Is so much more real than anything

I've a feeling in my soul
And I pray that I'm not wrong
That the life I have now
It is only the beginning

It feels like I'm born again
It feels like I'm living
For the very first time
For the very first time
Feels like I'm breathing
Feels like I'm moving
For the very first time (For the very first time)
For the very first time (For the very first time)

Wasn't looking for
Something that what was more
Than what I had yesterday
Then You came to me
And You gave to me
A life and a love
That I've never known
That I've never felt before

It feels like I'm born again (feels like I'm born again)
If feels like I'm living (feels like I'm living)
For the very first time (For the very first time)
I'm living for the first time (For the very first time)

It feels like I'm breathing (feels like I'm born again)
Feels like I'm moving (feels like I'm living)
For the very first time (For the very first time)




I'm living for the first time (For the very first time)
In my life

Overall Meaning

The song "Born Again" by Third Day expresses the feeling of finding oneself after years of searching. The singer talks about how he was lost and broken beyond repair, but then he finds hope and love in someone who sings a song over him. He feels like he is born again, living for the very first time in his life. He asks for reassurance that the love he feels is real and hopes that the life he has now is only the beginning.


The lyrics have a deep spiritual significance as they mirror the experience of being reborn in Christ. The idea of being lost and broken beyond repair resonates with the concept of original sin and the need for redemption. For the singer, finding love and hope in someone who sings a song over him represents the love and grace of Christ, who brings people back to life.


The song captures the emotion and euphoria of finding purpose and meaning in life. The singer describes it as feeling like he is breathing and moving for the very first time. The sense of being born again is not limited to only Christian listeners. Anyone who has struggled with feeling lost or hopeless will find meaning in these lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Well today I found myself
After a long search, I finally discovered who I am


After searching all these years
After a long period of searching and wandering in life


And the man that I saw
The image I had of myself


He wasn't at all who I thought he'd be
Did not match up to my expectations


I was lost when You found me here
I was lost and hopeless until You saved me


I was broken beyond repair
I was damaged, and I thought I was beyond fixing


Then You came along
You rescued me from my brokenness


And You sang Your song over me
You showered me with Your love and grace


It feels like I'm born again
I have a new life, a fresh start


If feels like I'm living
I have a sense of purpose and direction


For the very first time
I have a newfound experience


Make a promise to me now
Make me a guarantee that You will always be here for me


Reassure my heart somehow
Give me confidence in my heart and mind


That the love that I feel
The affection I feel towards You, God


Is so much more real than anything
Is genuine and more substantial than anything else in life


I've a feeling in my soul
I have a strong emotional connection to You in my soul


And I pray that I'm not wrong
I hope my feelings are genuine and not misguided


That the life I have now
My new life after You saved me from my brokenness


It is only the beginning
I have a long way to go on this new journey


Feels like I'm breathing
I feel alive and refreshed


Feels like I'm moving
I feel like I am making progress in life


Wasn't looking for
I did not expect


Something that what was more
Something more significant than what I already had


Than what I had yesterday
Than what I had before You saved me


Then You came to me
You saved me from my brokenness


And You gave to me
You gave me a new life, a new start


A life and a love
A sense of purpose and affection towards You


That I've never known
Something I had never experienced before


That I've never felt before
Something I had never felt in my life


I'm living for the first time
I am experiencing life with a new perspective




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRAD AVERY, DAVID CARR, MAC POWELL, MARK LEE, TAI ANDERSON

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@annecarol34

I was delivered of depression 2 years and every day that I've lived since that night I was delivered, feels like this: It feels like I've just been born. I feel the joy of living each day. I dont think of dying anymore. I greet each new day with a grateful heart. I'm so thankful that there IS such a God who is able to deliver.

@nickmorgan8434

I'm on that road now

@tydangles13

Amen. I also was delivered from depression, addiction, shame, guilt, resent, etc. only a short 4 months ago but feels brand new every day. Prayers that all may find Truth and peace in the Light of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior!!!!!!!

@pilotpreacher5462

Amen!

@sarahbland4912

Just keep staying close to Him...keep opening that amazing Book.. the Bible..it is So powerful, it will keep us close. It will teach us to overcome & it will be our ARMOUR in these dangerous Last Days..

@grannywoods12

Wow. Written 12 years ago, delivered 2 years prior, making it a total of 14 years ago. This happened to me too. It was 37 years ago for me (man, I'm old, lol). But, I remember it, on a Monday night in the church parking lot in my car. I know that I know that I know if I hadn't gotten saved that night, I wouldn't be here today and I would had ended my life. So thankful for God's grace. Exactly! Felt like being born again. Love this song.

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@carakaleighmorris4508

Growing up I would hear this song all the time on the radio, wasn't until I fell away from Jesus and my whole life fell apart and back in 2017 I gave my life back to Christ, that I completely understand what this song means. I thank God every day he never stopped chasing me when I walked away from him. The way God transformed me it's like night and day and I can say with 100% sincerity that when I gave my life back to Christ something in me changed and I truly became a completely different person, coming back to Jesus was the best decision I have ever made

@bayinbeaglestimbeantx377

Much love sister, may God continue to bless and guide you in Jesus name
❤️❤️❤️❤️💯🔥🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@crystalbrandon342

This song was a big part of my recovery. I was a very bad junkie. I went to rehab and that's where I first heard this song for the first time. This song fits me to a T. For the very first time I am truly living life.

@vesselmadison

Thank you father God for your love and mercy ❤

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