He Loves Me
Kirk Franklin and the Family Lyrics
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He loves me, oh, oh, oh, He loves me.
When my broken heart just won't keeps still.
He loves me oh, oh, oh, He loves me.
Even though He knew sometimes I'd fall.
Yet and still my name He called. He loves me.
Jesus I'm so grateful for Your love.
He loves me. Even though I was born in sin.
Took me like I was and now I'm free again
He loves me, oh, oh, oh, He loves me.
Even though He knew that Keisha would fall.
Yet and still my name He knows. He loves me.
Jesus I'm so grateful for Your love.
He loves me. Fall beneath Your will. But He loves me.
You yet and still loves me. This old broken heart just
won't keep still. Jesus I'm so grateful for Your love.
Jesus loves the little children.
When nothing else could help, love lifted me.
Kirk Franklin and the Family's powerful song, "He Loves Me," is a beautiful expression of God's unconditional love. The first verse of this song talks about how God's love extends even when we fall beneath His will. It depicts the idea that His love for us doesn't falter when we make poor decisions or veer off His path for our lives. We may feel unworthy at times, but God's love is constant and unrelenting. The next verse is a confession of sin and unworthiness, and yet the songwriter is still grateful for God's love. This emphasizes the idea that even though we may not deserve it, God's love for us is not conditional.
The chorus repeats the affirmation that He loves us regardless of our flaws, and the bridge of the song expresses gratitude for the love we receive from Jesus. The last line, "When nothing else could help, love lifted me," is a profound statement about the power of God's love. It can lift us up when we feel like we have nowhere else to turn.
Overall, "He Loves Me" is a powerful expression of God's love. It acknowledges our mistakes and our weaknesses, but also emphasizes that God's love for us is unending and unfailing. The song reminds us that His love is what sets us free and gives us hope.
Line by Line Meaning
He loves me. Even when I fall beneath His will.
Despite my imperfections and mistakes, God loves me unconditionally.
He loves me, oh, oh, oh, He loves me.
Repeated affirmation of God's love for me, emphasizing its importance.
When my broken heart just won't keeps still.
Even when I am in emotional turmoil or pain, God's love remains constant.
Even though He knew sometimes I'd fall.
God is aware that I am not perfect and will make mistakes, but He still loves me anyway.
Yet and still my name He called. He loves me.
Despite my shortcomings, God still knows and acknowledges me, showing His unwavering love.
Jesus I'm so grateful for Your love.
Expressing deep appreciation and thankfulness for God's love and all that it brings.
Even though I was born in sin.
Recognizing that I am inherently flawed and sinful, but God loves me in spite of it.
Took me like I was and now I'm free again
God accepted me as I am and through His love, I have been redeemed and set free.
Even though He knew that Keisha would fall.
Acknowledging that God knows every aspect of me, even the parts where I will stumble or fail.
Yet and still my name He knows. He loves me.
No matter what I do or what happens, God sees me as His own and loves me all the same.
Fall beneath Your will. But He loves me.
Even when I am not following God's plan for me, His love never fades or waivers.
This old broken heart just won't keep still.
Sometimes, I may feel hurt or broken, but God's love is a constant presence that can soothe and heal my heart.
Jesus loves the little children.
This is a reference to a well-known children's hymn, emphasizing God's love for all people, regardless of age, race, or status.
When nothing else could help, love lifted me.
God's love is a powerful force that can rescue and uplift me, even in my darkest times.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: KIRK FRANKLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Did You Laugh Yet?
He loves me even when I fall beneath His will
He loves me, oh, oh, oh, He loves me
When my broken heart just won't keeps still
He loves me oh, oh, oh, He loves me
Even though He knew sometimes I'd fall
Yet and still my name He called, He loves me
Jesus, I'm so grateful for Your love
He loves me even though I was born in sin
He loves me, oh, oh, oh, He loves me, yeah
Took me like I was and now I'm free again, yeah
He loves me, yeah, oh, oh, oh, He loves me
He loves me even though He knew that Keisha would fall
But yet and still my name He knows, He loves me, yeah
Jesus, I'm so grateful for Your love, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
He loves me fall beneath
Your will but He loves, oh, oh, oh
You yet and still loves me
This old broken heart just won't keep still
Oh, oh, oh, He loves me
Even though He knew sometimes I'd fall
Yet and still my name He called, He loves
Jesus, I'm so grateful for Your love
When nothing else could help
Jesus, I'm so grateful for Your love
Jesus loves the little children
Jesus, I'm so grateful for Your love, oh, oh, oh
When nothing else could help, love lifted me
Did You Laugh Yet?
He loves me even when I fall beneath His will
He loves me, oh, oh, oh, He loves me
When my broken heart just won't keeps still
He loves me oh, oh, oh, He loves me
Even though He knew sometimes I'd fall
Yet and still my name He called, He loves me
Jesus, I'm so grateful for Your love
He loves me even though I was born in sin
He loves me, oh, oh, oh, He loves me, yeah
Took me like I was and now I'm free again, yeah
He loves me, yeah, oh, oh, oh, He loves me
He loves me even though He knew that Keisha would fall
But yet and still my name He knows, He loves me, yeah
Jesus, I'm so grateful for Your love, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
He loves me fall beneath
Your will but He loves, oh, oh, oh
You yet and still loves me
This old broken heart just won't keep still
Oh, oh, oh, He loves me
Even though He knew sometimes I'd fall
Yet and still my name He called, He loves
Jesus, I'm so grateful for Your love
When nothing else could help
Jesus, I'm so grateful for Your love
Jesus loves the little children
Jesus, I'm so grateful for Your love, oh, oh, oh
When nothing else could help, love lifted me
candyBartholomew
This song not only reminds me of the loving kindness of God but also His grace. "For by grace" have we been saved. Ephesians 2:8.
Brittney Hunt
"When nothing else could help me, Love lifted me"....
Yas Lord...👆👆👆That part!!!😭😢
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this song is extremely encouraging. if you've been experiencing heartache due to someone in your eyes have failed you whether is a close friend, parents/relatives, work, or you feel you have failed yourself. Jesus' love is a great example that PPL and situations may bring disappointment, He is someone who is able to lift us up above the situation and place us in an environment of strength, peace,love, and joy! I love You right back Jesus! Thank you... Glory Hallelujah Amen
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Natasha Yarbough Amen
Sérgio Motoboy
Truly this song, that hymn! Speak deeply with us !!!
Latoya Ghant
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TheBaltimoreKnight
This is now officially my favorite song. It is most beautiful and full if worship for God.
Paris Marie
Love this song...it always helps to remind me that Jesus loves me through anything I do...mistakes and all...
Angela Byers
I loved this song, when I would steal my mom's cds!!! Didn't know the significance of his love or that he was trying to get that down in my spirit as a young lady. Thank you for loving ME.