Born in Waco, Texas, Hester moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he formed a jingle advertising company named MusAd. While in Las Vegas, Hester met now renowned music producer Brent Maher. Maher went on to produce Hester's first album, the self titled, Benny.... From 1991 to 1996 he was the music producer/musical director, songwriter and co-executive producer for the award winning MTV/Nickelodeon television series Roundhouse.
Come Back
Benny Hester Lyrics
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Hope you're alright so far
Yes, I've been thinkin' about you
Jesus said seek and you'll find
You just keep that on your mind
That's all you need to do
'Cause the Lord, He's still the same
And you know this ain't no game
Come back
And stop all those things that are hurting you
You can come back to the One that you know is true
Come back, that's what you gotta do
You're hiding more and more
But you just can't afford
To keep that pain down inside you
It's no way to live your life
And I'm sure you'll do what's right
'Cause without Him there's no life at all
Then you know it won't be long
'Til the Lord'll make you strong
The truth is still there if you take it
Come back
And stop all those things that are hurting you
You can come back to the One that you know is true
Come back, that's what you gotta do
Keep on prayin'
And you start sayin'
Lord, I'm gonna trust You
Then He'll begin workin'
Heal what is hurtin'
Jesus is the one
That will take your sorrow away
'Cause the Lord He's still the same
And you know this ain't no game
These days are not made to be wasted
Come back
And stop all those things that are hurting you
You can come back to the One that you know is true
Come back, that's what you gotta do
The song "Come Back" by Benny Hester is a heartfelt plea to someone who is struggling and hurting but has turned away from their faith. The lyrics express concern and love for this person, urging them to return to Jesus, who can provide healing and strength. Hester emphasizes the constancy of God and the need to trust in Him, quoting Jesus' words to seek and find. The song suggests that the person's pain is not sustainable, and that they need to make a conscious decision to turn around and come back to what they know is true.
The repetition of the phrase "Come back" throughout the song creates a sense of urgency, as if time is running out for this person to make a change. Hester acknowledges that it won't be easy, and that the person may be trying to hide their pain, but he insists that the only way forward is to confront it and trust in God. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the promise that if the person keeps praying and trusting in Jesus, they will find relief from their sorrow.
Overall, "Come Back" is a touching and sincere plea for someone who is struggling to rediscover their faith and find comfort in Jesus. It offers a reminder that God is always there, and that there is always hope for those who believe.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been wondering how you are
The singer is curious about the person's well-being
Hope you're alright so far
The singer hopes that the person is doing well
Yes, I've been thinkin' about you
The singer has been frequently thinking about the person
Jesus said seek and you'll find
Jesus promises that those who search will find
You just keep that on your mind
The person should remember to seek and they will find what they are looking for
That's all you need to do
The person only needs to keep seeking and they will find what they need
'Cause the Lord, He's still the same
Despite the changing world, the Lord remains constant
And you know this ain't no game
The singer is serious and wants the person to take the message to heart
These days are not made to be wasted
Time is valuable and should not be wasted
You're hiding more and more
The person is keeping their pain hidden
But you just can't afford
The person cannot continue to bear the burden of their pain
To keep that pain down inside you
The person should not bottle up their pain
It's no way to live your life
Keeping the pain inside is not a healthy or fulfilling way to live
And I'm sure you'll do what's right
The singer is confident that the person will make the right decision
'Cause without Him there's no life at all
Life without Jesus is meaningless
Then you know it won't be long
If the person turns to Jesus, it won't be long until they feel His strength
'Til the Lord'll make you strong
Jesus will give the person strength
The truth is still there if you take it
The truth is available to the person if they accept it
Come back
The person should come back to Jesus
And stop all those things that are hurting you
The person should abandon the things that are hurting them
You can come back to the One that you know is true
The person can return to the truth they once knew
Come back, that's what you gotta do
The person should come back to Jesus
Keep on prayin'
The singer encourages the person to continue to pray
And you start sayin'
The person should also vocalize their prayers
Lord, I'm gonna trust You
The person should express their trust in Jesus
Then He'll begin workin'
If the person trusts in Jesus, He will start to work in their life
Heal what is hurtin'
Jesus can heal the person's pain
Jesus is the one
The singer believes that Jesus is the answer
That will take your sorrow away
Jesus can remove the person's sorrow
Contributed by Daniel F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.