4Him disbanded in 2006 to pursue individual careers of ministry and music. They have released 11 studio albums which have produced 24 number one singles.
Since 2006 Andy Chrisman, Mark Harris, Marty Magehee and Kirk Sullivan have all released a solo album.
Head Over Heels
4HIM Lyrics
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You said You'd love me faithfully
Oh how could I know all the while
You would never give up on a faithless child
I had defenses, built my walls
And I kept my distance 'till You called
And I didn't know at the time
You would never let go 'till I changed my mind
CHORUS
You've got me head over heels
I give all of my heart to You
Feelings I tried to conceal
Cannot help but come shinin' through
You've got me head over heels
All I want is to be with You
I never knew I could feel
So much love, I'm head over heels
I felt a touch of saving grace
And I've seen Your mercy,
I'm amazed
Oh how could a God so divine
Never, ever let go through the test of time
And now that You're livin' inside, I want You to know
REPEAT CHORUS
I'm head over heels
because of You
REPEAT CHORUS
You've got me head over heels
The song "Head Over Heels" by 4HIM is a declaration of love and devotion to God. The lyrics describe the journey of a person who had built walls and kept a distance from God, but then realized the depth of God's love and faithfulness. The song expresses gratitude for God's mercies and saving grace that never let go through the test of time. The chorus is a confession of love and surrender to God, acknowledging that His love has turned everything upside down and head over heels.
The first verse speaks of the initial skepticism and distance between the person and God. The persona discovers that despite his unfaithfulness, God never gives up on him. The second verse speaks of the transformative power of God's unending love and grace, which brought about a change in the persona's heart. The feeling of being head over heels represents the overwhelming love and joy that only a relationship with God can bring.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 1990 as part of 4HIM's self-titled debut album, which went on to become an instant classic in the Christian music scene. Another interesting fact is that the song was co-written by Mark Harris and Don Koch, both of whom are celebrated songwriters in the Christian music industry. The song also reached the number one position on the US Billboard Christian Songs chart and remained on the chart for 18 weeks.
Line by Line Meaning
You said You wanted all of me
You said You wanted my complete self, including my heart, mind, and soul
You said You'd love me faithfully
You said You would love me continuously and devotedly, with no expectation of anything in return
Oh how could I know all the while
How could I have knowledge of the future when You made a promise to me?
You would never give up on a faithless child
You would never abandon me even when I had doubts in You and Your teachings
I had defenses, built my walls
I had used my previous experiences to guard my emotions and keep people at a safe distance
And I kept my distance 'till You called
I maintained a distance and did not allow myself to be vulnerable until Your voice beckoned me
And I didn't know at the time
I was ignorant and unknowing of the love You possessed
You would never let go 'till I changed my mind
You had no intention of giving up on me until I opened my heart for You
But now that I've seen Your light I want You to know
I have finally seen Your divine light, and I want to express my gratitude for it
You've got me head over heels
You have won my complete adoration and affection
I give all of my heart to You
I have surrendered my heart to Your love and the teachings of Your faith
Feelings I tried to conceal
I tried my best to keep my emotions hidden from others
Cannot help but come shinin' through
But Your love and guidance have caused me to be open and honest about my feelings
All I want is to be with You
All I desire is to be in Your presence and let You guide me
I never knew I could feel
I was not aware that I could experience such strong emotions and devotion
So much love, I'm head over heels
I am overwhelmed with the amount of affection and care You have given me
I felt a touch of saving grace
I experienced the sensation of being rescued and given a new lease on life through Your love and mercy
And I've seen Your mercy, I'm amazed
I have witnessed the kindness and empathy You have for all living things, and it astounds me
Oh how could a God so divine
How could a supreme being so perfect in every way show such empathy for us imperfect humans?
Never, ever let go through the test of time
Despite the trials and tribulations of life, You have never let go of my hand and have always been by my side
And now that You're livin' inside, I want You to know
Now that Your presence is a significant part of my life, I feel compelled to express how much You mean to me
I'm head over heels because of You
My wholehearted devotion and commitment are all because of Your abundant love
Contributed by Molly N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.