Carried Away
Daniel Thornton Lyrics


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Woah

I’m carried away by this river of grace
Accepted and loved forever always
And words can’t describe this hope I now know
Excepts it’s all Christ, all of it Christ

In You, Jesus
And You in me
I You, Jesus
And You in me

Woah

I’m carried away by Your love
I’m carried away by Your love




I’m carried away by Your love
In this ocean of grace

Overall Meaning

The song "Carried Away" by Daniel Thornton relates to the experience of being overwhelmed with grace and love, specifically the love of Jesus Christ. The lyrics convey a sense of being at peace and being accepted by God. The first verse portrays the idea of being carried along by a river of grace, which is a metaphor for the acceptance and unconditional love one feels through knowing Jesus. The words they use couldn't be enough to express the hope they now have because Jesus is the source of everything. The chorus reinforces this message, with the phrase "I'm carried away by Your love" repeated three times.


The second verse expands on this idea by expressing the unity that exists between the believer and Jesus Christ. The first two lines—"In You, Jesus / And You in me"—echo the language of John 15:4-5, where Jesus says "Abide in me, and I in you." This phrase can be understood as acknowledging this unity and connection relied on faith. The bridge, which consists of the same line repeated four times, serves as a reminder of the total immersion in grace that one is experiencing—that they are floating in its waves and allowing themselves to be carried away. The song concludes on this note, with the singer expressing gratitude for the love of Jesus and their connection to him.


Line by Line Meaning

Woah
Expression of amazement and wonder


I’m carried away by this river of grace
I'm overwhelmed by the unmerited love and forgiveness that flows from God


Accepted and loved forever always
I have been fully embraced and cherished by God, and this love will endure forever


And words can’t describe this hope I now know
There isn't enough language to capture the depth of the hope that I possess through my faith in Christ


Excepts it’s all Christ, all of it Christ
Everything that brings me hope and salvation is rooted in my relationship with Jesus


In You, Jesus
My faith is solely based on Christ


And You in me
I am filled with the presence of Christ


I You, Jesus
My identity is rooted in Christ


And You in me
I am filled with the presence of Christ


I’m carried away by Your love
I am overwhelmed and consumed by the love of God


I’m carried away by Your love
I am overwhelmed and consumed by the love of God


I’m carried away by Your love
I am overwhelmed and consumed by the love of God


In this ocean of grace
I am surrounded and immersed in the abundant grace of God




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