Clean
Eve feat. Swizz Beats Lyrics

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You call me clean
You call me clean
You call me clean
You call me clean
You call me clean
Knowing I'd deny you
Three times
Knowing I'd defy you

That night you washed my feet
So, now that I'm clean
I lay it at your alter
Even when I falter
I am still clean
I'm in deep grace grace grace grace grace
And by this grace I have been saved
I'm in deep deep deep deep grace
I'm so in
You set me free
Knowing all that I'd do
All the nonsense I run to
Still you pursue me
And you give me peace
When the world around me trembles
When it's more than I can handle
I'm immersed in your peace
I'm in deep grace grace grace grace grace
And by this grace I have been saved
I'm in deep deep deep deep grace
I'm so in
I'm in deep grace grace grace grace grace
And by this grace I have been saved
I'm in deep deep deep deep grace
I'm so in
(I'm so in, I'm so in)
(I'm so in, I'm so in)
(I'm so in, I'm so in)
No more condemnation (I'm so in, I'm so in)
No more condemnation
This is freedom
This is peace
It's so Jesus to stick with me
This is freedom
This is peace
It's so Jesus to stick with me
I'm in deep grace grace grace grace grace
And by this grace I have been saved
I'm in deep deep deep deep grace
I'm so in
I'm in deep grace grace grace grace grace
And by this grace I have been saved

I'm in deep deep deep deep grace
I'm so in

Overall Meaning

In "Clean" by Eve feat. Swizz Beats, the lyrics are about the grace of Jesus and how it has saved the singer from condemnation. The chorus repeats the phrase "you call me clean" multiple times, which creates a sense of affirmation and confidence in the singer. These words of affirmation serve as a reminder that despite the mistakes and wrongdoings committed, she has been forgiven and cleansed by God's grace.

The lyrics also allude to the story of Peter, where Jesus washed his feet before Peter denied him three times. This serves as a reminder to the singer of God's unending love and forgiveness. The singer acknowledges that she may falter and make mistakes, but she can still lay it all at the altar and be saved by grace. The song creates a sense of hope and comfort that no matter what one may go through, there is always grace and forgiveness waiting.

Overall, "Clean" is a powerful song about the transformative power of God's grace and love. It encourages listeners to let go of their past mistakes and seek the peace and freedom that comes with accepting God's grace.

Line by Line Meaning

You call me clean
You acknowledge that I have been forgiven and purified

Knowing I'd deny you
You knew I would reject you

Three times
On three separate occasions

Knowing I'd defy you
You knew I would disobey you

That night you washed my feet
The night you humbly served me

So, now that I'm clean
Since I have been forgiven and purified

I lay it at your alter
I surrender my life to you

Even when I falter
Even when I stumble or make mistakes

I am still clean
I am still forgiven and purified

I'm in deep grace grace grace grace grace
I am overwhelmed by your unending grace

And by this grace I have been saved
I have been rescued by your grace