When I First Trusted You
Keith Green Lyrics


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Well I though I depended upon you.
At least that used to be what was happening with me.
In those times of our first sweet communion,
Nothing got in the way, I heard your voice everyday.
When I first trusted you, gave my life to you.
When I trusted you.

Well there's something that needs to be cleared up.
I feel so sorry inside, that my first love has died.
Cause I've tried in my own strength to follow.
When I've known all along, I just couldn't go wrong.
If I'd only trusted you, give my life to you.
If I'd trusted you. ooh, trusted you.

Well I though I depended upon you.
At least that used to be what was happening with me.
In those times of our first sweet communion,
Nothing got in the way, I heard your voice everyday.




When I first trusted you, I gave my life to you.
When I trusted you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Keith Green's song "When I First Trusted You" depict the journey of a person towards spiritual awakening and transformation. The song talks about the initial stage of the singer's relationship with God, where they felt completely dependent on God and could hear His voice every day. The singer acknowledges that they had given their life to God unconditionally, and there wasn't anything that could come in between them. However, with time, the singer feels sorry for losing the initial intimacy with God and reflects on their attempts to follow their own strength instead of trusting God. The singer realizes that they could have avoided the mistakes if they had trusted God wholly.


The song describes the human tendency to lose faith as we move further away from our first interaction with God. It highlights the importance of trusting God and putting faith in Him to overcome the challenges of life. The lyrics paint an intimate portrayal of the journey of faith, where the singer struggles to hold on to their initial beliefs but ultimately realizes the importance of putting faith in God.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I thought I depended upon you.
At one point, I believed that my faith in you would sustain me.


At least that used to be what was happening with me.
Unfortunately, it seems that situation has changed


In those times of our first sweet communion,
During our initial coming together,


Nothing got in the way, I heard your voice everyday.
I had a clear and easy connection to you, your guidance was always present.


When I first trusted you, gave my life to you.
My first time placing my full faith in you and committing to live my life for you.


When I trusted you.
Referring again to the initial moment of trust.


Well there's something that needs to be cleared up.
I recognize that there is something wrong that must be resolved.


I feel so sorry inside, that my first love has died.
I am filled with deep regret that I've lost the pure love and devotion I had at the start.


Cause I've tried in my own strength to follow.
I've attempted to carry on in my own power,


When I've known all along, I just couldn't go wrong.
But I always knew that relying on your guidance was the surest path to success and fulfillment.


If I'd only trusted you, give my life to you.
If only I had continued placing my complete faith in you and dedicating my life to your teachings,


If I'd trusted you. ooh, trusted you.
Again, emphasizing the importance of unwavering faith in you and your teachings.




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Brian Swinford


on War Games

I've been out fighting the war today
The war inside of my head
I thought that I'd killed my enemies
Yes, I thought that my ego was dead
But it's still stubbornly living, in the kingdom of my thoughts
In the state of mind

I'm been out struggling with everyone
In the arena all day
Views I defend, they don't matter much
'Cuz they could debate either way
Where's the root of my problem?
Why does everyone oppose every side that I take?
(There's gotta be a reason...)

Hey God, where were You today?
You didn't answer my prayer
Seems like I pray and I pray
And lately, You are not there
Maybe my beliefs are all illusion
Created by my mind, just for a crutch
Doubt creeps in to make its reintrusion
And sweep away the faith I need so much

I've been out fighting the war today
The struggle is endless, it seems
And when I lie down to sleep at night
It even goes on in my dreams
It's like an inward Armageddon
And you know I'm stuck right in between
And both sides, both sides are so mean

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