Band Members -:
David Hamilton (Guitar)
Claire Hamilton (Synth, Piano, Vocal)
Ian Smyth (Bass)
Nik Anderson (Kit)
Johnny Parks (Guitar, Vocal).
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Transform My Heart
Johnny Parks Lyrics
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That never ends
That's who You are
You're a river
That never fails
Of righteousness
Freedom not religion is what You want
As I respond transform my heart
At times my worship
And offerings
Are empty Lord
You're the God who gives me
A second chance
Transform me now
Freedom not religion
Compassion not just words
Love beyond these walls
Is what You want
You're the God who gives us a second chance
The lyrics of Johnny Parks's "Transform My Heart" reflect the singer's heart crying out to God for transformation. The song begins by acknowledging God's unending justice and righteousness. The singer sees God as a river that never fails, constantly providing streams of righteousness to quench his thirst. The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to be transformed, acknowledging that sometimes his worship and offerings can be empty. The second verse describes how God gives second chances to those who come to him, and the bridge emphasizes that God desires freedom, compassion, and love above religious rituals.
The lyrics of "Transform My Heart" are a prayer for God to transform the listener's heart. The song acknowledges that the listener may not always be faithful, but asks God to work in their life anyway. The song stresses that God desires a heart that seeks Him above all else, rather than just going through the motions. The song is a reminder that God is compassionate and merciful, constantly giving second chances to those who come to Him.
Line by Line Meaning
You are justice
You are the embodiment of fairness and righteousness
That never ends
Your sense of justice is eternal and unwavering
That's who You are
Your identity is rooted in your commitment to justice and righteousness
You're a river
You are a constant and never-ending source of
That never fails
Your influence is always present, and never diminishes
Of righteousness
You embody and uphold all that is good and just
Freedom not religion is what You want
You prioritize liberation and personal autonomy over strict adherence to religious doctrine
I won't ignore Your words oh God
I will heed your guidance, and not turn away from your teachings
As I respond transform my heart
In response to your instruction, I humbly request that you enlighten and transform my soul
At times my worship
Occasionally, my praise and worship
And offerings
along with the sacrifices I offer,
Are empty Lord
may be insincere or lacking in true devotion
You're the God who gives me
You are the deity who grants me
A second chance
the opportunity for redemption and renewal
Transform me now
I implore you to alter and improve me immediately
Compassion not just words
Rather than only preaching about kindness, You desire for us to actively cultivate empathy and understanding in our interactions with others
Love beyond these walls
Your love is boundless, reaching beyond the confines of physical and societal barriers
Is what You want
Above all else, You crave love and affection from Your followers
You're the God who gives us a second chance
You, Lord, generously bestow the opportunity for all of us to seek and obtain redemption throughout our lives
Contributed by Leo C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.