“I love making music you can move and groove to,” she says, “but at the same time, as Christian artists we have a responsibility to speak the truth in love.”
A singer of incredible grace, power and control as well as a gifted songwriter, she has put together with Dove Award-winning producer Ian Eskelin a debut CD that is as fresh and vibrant as any in recent years. Entitled You Got My Attention and set for release on Fervent Records this summer, the project combines the soul and urban pop influences that infuse her musical approach with elevating vocals in service to intelligently uplifting lyrics.
Gratitude
Dara Maclean Lyrics
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Torn to pieces now I'm complete
Fatherless till You called me Your own
No direction till You showed me where to go
How can I say thank You?
How can I adore You?
All I have to offer
You're the One I live for
So let my heart be filled to overflow
Each day brand new
With gratitude
I've been forgiven and now I'm free
Every morning, Your love embraces me
Only You, have satisfied
Only You, have been faithful all my life
How can I say thank You?
How can I adore You?
All I have to offer
Is the life I lay before You
You're the One I live for
So let my heart be filled to overflow
Each day brand new
With gratitude
Oh I, I can't stop, can't stop
Thinking about all You've done for me
I lift my, hands up with all creation let us join and sing
Holy and righteous, kind and gracious, worthy, worthy, worthy
How can I say thank You?
How can I adore You?
All I have to offer
Is the life I lay before You
You're the One I live for
So let my heart be filled to overflow
Each day brand new
Let my heart be filled to overflow
With gratitude
With gratitude
With gratitude
The song Gratitude by Dara Maclean is essentially an expression of gratitude and thanksgiving to God for rescuing the singer from trouble and bringing completeness to her life. The first few lines suggest that she was once lost and directionless but God came to her rescue and provided guidance by showing her the way to go. She acknowledges that she has nothing worthwhile to offer in return for his love and mercy, but she lays her life before him in gratitude and devotion.
The chorus begins with a question directed at God, asking how she can possibly thank and adore him enough for all that he has done for her. She acknowledges that he alone has satisfied her and remained faithful throughout her life. She then declares that God is the one she lives for and promises to let her heart be filled with gratitude to overflow each day, making the most of the brand new life she has been given through him.
Overall, the song is a poignant and heartfelt expression of gratitude to God. The lyrics are simple yet powerful in communicating the singer's deep sense of gratitude and devotion towards her maker.
Line by Line Meaning
I was in trouble and You rescued me
I was facing a difficult situation and You saved me from it
Torn to pieces now I'm complete
I was broken before, but now You have made me whole
Fatherless till You called me Your own
I was without a father figure until You claimed me as Your own
No direction till You showed me where to go
I was lost and without direction until You showed me the way to go
How can I say thank You?
I am overwhelmed with gratitude and don't know how to express it
How can I adore You?
I am in awe of You and don't know how to worship You enough
All I have to offer
I have nothing of real value to offer You
Is the life I lay before You
All I can give You is my life and my devotion to You
You're the One I live for
You are the reason for my existence and the purpose of my life
So let my heart be filled to overflow
Please allow my heart to be filled beyond measure with love for You
Each day brand new
Every day is a fresh start and a new opportunity to serve You
With gratitude
With a heart overflowing with thankfulness for all You've done
I've been forgiven and now I'm free
You have forgiven me of my sins and set me free from their hold on my life
Every morning, Your love embraces me
Every day, Your love surrounds me and gives me strength
Only You, have satisfied
Nothing else in this world can bring true satisfaction but You
Only You, have been faithful all my life
Through all the ups and downs, only You have remained faithful to me
Oh I, I can't stop, can't stop
I am so overwhelmed by Your goodness that I can't contain my joy
Thinking about all You've done for me
Reflecting on all the ways You have blessed and provided for me
I lift my hands up with all creation let us join and sing
With all of creation, I raise my hands in praise and worship to You
Holy and righteous, kind and gracious, worthy, worthy, worthy
You are holy, just, kind, and gracious - deserving of all honor and glory
Let my heart be filled to overflow
Once again, I ask that my heart be completely filled with love and gratitude for You
With gratitude
With a heart overflowing with thankfulness for all You've done
With gratitude
With a heart overflowing with thankfulness for all You've done
With gratitude
With a heart overflowing with thankfulness for all You've done
Contributed by Aaron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
L4LLL
Your music is so moving! The message you share is so important for our youth and young adults as so many suffer from despair! God Bless You!!!
Erika Castanon
I have never connected to a whole entire album before!!!! Thank you Dara and God bless!
edawg8888
"how can i say thank you, how can i adore You, when all I have to offer You is my life I lay before You, You're the one I live for......" soo beautiful
Robert Austin
This is a powerful song, and sung so beautifully (easy to do with such a beautiful voice). A lot of the worlds, and individual peoples problems would be solved if they did everything with such a heart of gratitude!
Malisha Sumner
Every since I heard the story of when you wrote this song, I cry my eyes out every time I hear it! This song means so much to me now!!
The Good Soil's Harvest
You inspire me Dara! I look up to you in so many ways. Your songs and blogs really speak to me. Such a great vessel for God's love!
Renewed85
I haven't played this song in so long! I love it
Denise Giles
Me too!!
MaximeMei
The more I listen to you, the more I love your songs! :)
Priscila Unger
Muy linda canción.♥