A Song for the Fatherless
Inhabited Lyrics
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He was only ten
Had to face the world and be a man
Sometimes things just don't make sense
It was two years later, met him at a show
He said, excuse me Miss, but is there Hope
The tears were rolling down his face
He said is Jesus there
Because no ones really ever cared
Is this all my fault
God will never walk out on you
He'll be the Father that you never knew
He loves you, more than words can say
He won't leave you when you need Him the most
His love is unconditional
And you know, you put a smile upon His face
She went outside like any other day
Just wanted to go out and play
But saw the paper on her way
Saw her daddy's picture on the front page
He wasn't coming home, wouldn't be the same
She grew up only knowing his name
One day she cried, Jesus if you're really there,
I need you now cuz no one cares
Is anybody even listening"
God will never walk out on you
He'll be the Father that you never knew
He loves you, more than words can say
He won't leave you when you need Him the most
His love is unconditional
And you know, you put a smile upon His face
Oh how he loves you, love you, love you
More than my words can say
The lyrics to Inhabited's song "A Song for the Fatherless" tells the stories of two individuals who grew up without the love and guidance of a father. The first story is about a boy who, at the age of ten, was forced to leave his home and face the world on his own like an adult. Two years later, he meets someone at a show who asks if there is any hope for him and if Jesus cares since no one has ever cared for him. The second story is about a girl who finds out from a newspaper that her father wouldn't be coming home and wouldn't be the same. Feeling alone and uncared for, she cries out to Jesus and questions if anyone is even listening to her. The chorus reassures both of them that God will be the father they never had and that his love for them is unconditional.
The song speaks to the issue of fatherlessness, which is a growing problem in today's society, as more and more children are growing up without a father figure in their lives. This can lead to a sense of abandonment and a feeling of not being loved or cared for. The lyrics encourage those who are fatherless to turn to Jesus, who will be a father to them and love them unconditionally.
Overall, "A Song for the Fatherless" is a message of hope and encouragement to those who may be struggling with feelings of abandonment due to a lack of a father figure. It reassures them that God will be there for them, and his love for them is unconditional.
Line by Line Meaning
He packed his bags
A young boy was forced to leave his home.
He was only ten
He was still a child.
Had to face the world and be a man
He had to take on adult responsibilities despite his young age.
Sometimes things just don't make sense
Life can be confusing and unfair.
It was two years later, met him at a show
Two years after leaving home, the boy met someone at an event.
He said, excuse me Miss, but is there Hope
He asked if there was any hope for him and his situation.
The tears were rolling down his face
He was emotionally overwhelmed and crying.
He said is Jesus there
He was questioning the existence of Jesus and his presence in his life.
Does He really care
He doubted whether Jesus cared about him or his struggles.
Because no ones really ever cared
He felt like no one had ever cared about him before.
Is this all my fault
He questioned whether his situation was his own fault.
God will never walk out on you
God will always be there for you.
He'll be the Father that you never knew
God can be the father figure that you may have never had.
He loves you, more than words can say
God's love is beyond words and unconditional.
He won't leave you when you need Him the most
God will not abandon you, especially in times of need.
His love is unconditional
God's love has no conditions or limitations.
And you know, you put a smile upon His face
Knowing and trusting in God's love can bring joy to your life.
She went outside like any other day
A girl went outside like any other normal day.
Just wanted to go out and play
She wanted to have fun outside.
But saw the paper on her way
She came across a newspaper while walking.
Saw her daddy's picture on the front page
She saw a picture of her dad on the front page of the newspaper.
He wasn't coming home, wouldn't be the same
Her dad wasn't coming home and everything was about to change.
She grew up only knowing his name
She never got the chance to really know her father.
One day she cried, Jesus if you're really there, I need you now cuz no one cares
She prayed to Jesus, asking for his help and guidance because she felt alone and uncared for.
Is anybody even listening
She wondered if anyone was listening to her prayers and pleas.
Oh how he loves you, love you, love you
God loves you deeply and unconditionally.
More than my words can say
His love is indescribable and beyond words.
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