Never Leave
Kendall Payne Lyrics


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In the midst of my darkest hour you see my tear-stained face
This broken form that no longer feels power with no apparent place
But even when this world has turned her back on me
When it's cold where it once had burned
When my thoughts are frightening

You will never leave me
When I fail at living and loving when I fail you Lord
I want things that I know very well I cannot afford
When I feel like I have no purpose except to live and die
Or all they tell me is that I'm worthless why even try

(Bridge)





I cannot be sure of my love for you
But in the midst of my doubt...you are true

Overall Meaning

Kendall Payne's song "Never Leave" is a poignant tribute to the constancy of God's love, even in the midst of dark and difficult circumstances. The singer of the song feels broken and powerless, but acknowledges that God is the one constant in their life. They are honest about their struggles with faith and doubt, but ultimately come to the conclusion that God's love is unwavering, and that they can rely on this love even in their moments of deepest despair. The singer seems to be searching for purpose and meaning in their life, but finds comfort in knowing that God is always there, never leaving them alone.


The first verse of the song expresses the singer's sense of isolation and despair, describing a moment of emotional vulnerability when they feel abandoned by the world around them. This feeling of estrangement is intensified by a sense of powerlessness, as though the singer is unable to make sense of their own emotions or find any sense of purpose or direction. Yet even in this difficult moment, the singer finds a glimmer of hope in the thought that God is watching over them and will never abandon them. This thought provides comfort and strength, even as the singer struggles to make sense of their own feelings and experiences.


The second verse of the song deals more directly with the singer's struggles with doubt and sin. They acknowledge that they are not perfect, and that they often fail to live up to their own expectations, as well as those of their faith. The singer also acknowledges that they are sometimes drawn to things that are harmful or self-destructive, even when they know these things are wrong for them. In the face of these struggles, the singer once again finds solace in the thought of God's unchanging love. They may not be able to fully understand this love, or even believe in it at times, but they know that it is always present, waiting for them to turn towards it.


Line by Line Meaning

In the midst of my darkest hour you see my tear-stained face
Even when I am at my lowest and most vulnerable, you are able to see me and my pain.


This broken form that no longer feels power with no apparent place
I feel weak and powerless, and I don't know where I fit in anymore.


But even when this world has turned her back on me
Even when I feel rejected and alone in this world,


When it's cold where it once had burned
When something that used to bring warmth and comfort now feels cold and distant,


When my thoughts are frightening
When my own thoughts and fears become overwhelming and scary,


You will never leave me
I know that you will always be with me, no matter what.


When I fail at living and loving when I fail you Lord
Even when I make mistakes and fall short, even when I disappoint you,


I want things that I know very well I cannot afford
I crave things that I know are not good for me, that I cannot have.


When I feel like I have no purpose except to live and die
When I feel like my life has no meaning or direction, that I am just going through the motions of living and dying,


Or all they tell me is that I'm worthless why even try
When others tell me that I am worthless and that there is no point in even trying,


I cannot be sure of my love for you
I am not always confident in my feelings for you,


But in the midst of my doubt...you are true
But even in my moments of doubt and uncertainty, I know that you are real and true.




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