“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.
Set My People Free
Dara Maclean Lyrics
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That You would lay down Your life
You paid the price, the sacrifice for redemption
Now I am determined to know
Christ and Him crucified
Now alive and the power in me is You
Now blameless, You call me Holy
Now spotless, You call me worthy
I am Your child, You call me chosen
I’m Yours, I am Yours
I will boldly come
Running straight to the One
Singing over me
Your songs of salvation
No one can take this from me
I’m a child that You name free
Nothing will separate us
I’m held by You
Oh I know, oh I know I’m
Now blameless, You call me Holy
I’ve been forgiven, You call me righteous and free
Now spotless, You call me worthy
I am Your child, You call me chosen
I’m Yours, I am Yours
I am Yours, I am Yours, I am Yours
And I am Yours, I am Yours, I am Yours
I am Yours, yes I am, yes I am
Now blameless, You call me Holy
I’ve been forgiven, You call me righteous and free
Now spotless, You call me worthy
I am Your child, You call me chosen
I’m Yours, I am Yours
In "Set My People Free," Dara Maclean expresses her amazement at God's love and sacrifice. She wonders what kind of love it takes to lay down one's life for others and redeem them. She acknowledges that she knows Christ and His crucifixion, and that it is because of His power that she is alive. She goes on to declare that she has been made blameless, holy, forgiven, righteous, free, spotless, and worthy. She affirms that she is God's child and that she has been chosen by Him. She recognizes that she can come boldly to God and no one can separate her from Him, because she is His and He is holding her.
One of the main themes of the song is redemption. Dara Maclean is overwhelmed by the fact that Jesus paid the price for her redemption and she wants to live her life in a way that glorifies Him. She also emphasizes the fact that she has been chosen by God and that nothing can separate her from His love.
Another theme in the song is identity. Dara Maclean identifies as God's child and she recognizes that her identity is found in Him. She has been made blameless, holy, forgiven, righteous, free, spotless, and worthy because of what Jesus has done for her. She wants to live her life knowing that she is loved and chosen by God.
Overall, "Set My People Free" is a powerful declaration of faith and gratitude. Dara Maclean acknowledges what Jesus has done for her and she wants to live her life in a way that honors Him. She affirms her identity as God's child and declares that nothing can separate her from His love.
Line by Line Meaning
What manner of love is this
I am amazed by the depth of your love
That You would lay down Your life
You sacrificed your own life for us
You paid the price, the sacrifice for redemption
Your sacrifice bought my redemption
Now I am determined to know
I am resolute in my decision to learn
Christ and Him crucified
About Christ and his crucifixion
Now alive and the power in me is You
I am alive now, and your power is in me
Now blameless, You call me Holy
You declare me pure and holy
I’ve been forgiven, You call me righteous and free
You have forgiven me, and declared me righteous and free
Now spotless, You call me worthy
You declare me guiltless and deserving
I am Your child, You call me chosen
You identify me as your child, and chosen by you
I’m Yours, I am Yours
I belong to you, completely
I will boldly come
I will come with confidence
Running straight to the One
I will run straight to you
Singing over me
You are singing songs of salvation over me
Your songs of salvation
Your songs bring salvation
No one can take this from me
No one can take away my salvation
I’m a child that You name free
You call me a child who is free
Nothing will separate us
Nothing can ever come between us
I’m held by You
You hold me close to you
Oh I know, oh I know I’m
I am fully aware that I am
And I am Yours, I am Yours, I am Yours
I belong to you, always
I am Yours, yes I am, yes I am
I am completely yours
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Paul Mabury, Dara MacLean
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David G
I once was a captive heart
Crying out like a fire alarm
Then grace rescued me
You never stopped ‘til I was found
You never tire of calling out
This love is everything
After all You’ve done in me
I will be Your hands and feet
Follow where You will lead
As You say
[Chorus:]
Set My people free
Go into the world, every boy and girl
Deserves to know a life far beyond the fight
And reach where there's no light or hope
So the captives know
And My enemies can see that I will
Set My people free
Set My people free
Who will listen if I can't speak
I'll never move a mountain with arms so weak
With one word You can make them fall
You go before me now
Your faithfulness destroys the doubt
Your strength is fire to my soul
After all You’ve done in me
I will be Your hands and feet
Follow where You will lead
As You say
[Chorus]
There's no weapon that will stand against the power I have given You
No army that can stand between the prisoner and the truth when You say
Set My people free, set My people free
[Chorus]
Set My people free
Set My people free
Set My people free
Set My people free
David G
I once was a captive heart
Crying out like a fire alarm
Then grace rescued me
You never stopped ‘til I was found
You never tire of calling out
This love is everything
After all You’ve done in me
I will be Your hands and feet
Follow where You will lead
As You say
[Chorus:]
Set My people free
Go into the world, every boy and girl
Deserves to know a life far beyond the fight
And reach where there's no light or hope
So the captives know
And My enemies can see that I will
Set My people free
Set My people free
Who will listen if I can't speak
I'll never move a mountain with arms so weak
With one word You can make them fall
You go before me now
Your faithfulness destroys the doubt
Your strength is fire to my soul
After all You’ve done in me
I will be Your hands and feet
Follow where You will lead
As You say
[Chorus]
There's no weapon that will stand against the power I have given You
No army that can stand between the prisoner and the truth when You say
Set My people free, set My people free
[Chorus]
Set My people free
Set My people free
Set My people free
Set My people free
Beinmo - Beauty In Motion
This song... Such a powerful message for the times we live in. Thank you, Dara!
Ashley Lañee Lopez
Beinmo - Beauty In Motion
so true, when first heard this all I thought of is these teens who grew up thinking living in the fog of sin is normal. And they know no other life other than the constant battle between who they’re met to be and what the world/ devil says to be.
Sharon Dean
Amen!!
MaximeMei
I believe that this song deserves to be in the top 5 where the famous people are in now. This song could really be a song people like. The melody is catchy, the lyrics is brilliant, the voice is unique and the way the song is building up is perfect. Seriously, THIS is so good! Christian music deserves to be at the top!
87JR_ AZ_ALVAREZ
This song is very powerful!
God is Good and God Bless you all 🙏. I will pray for everyone of you 🙏
HoneySugar Hankins
Most AMAZING Anointed VOICE that truly IGNITES Our Hearts For GOD's GLORY! Thank YOU Dara for Sharing God's Gift IN You With Us! Glorious!
misspatrick
POWERFUL SONG!!!! I can feel the anointing! the Power of God in this song.. it is moving!
Carrie Gorup
Amen, me too!
Barbie Holly
This song is so beyond beautiful!! It touches my soul every time I hear it!! 💖🙏🏻💖💕