Call My Name
Lads Lyrics
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I've brought upon You shame and tarnished Your good name
Lord how I've betrayed You every day that I remember
But You don't seem to care, You just love me standing here
Anyone but You, would walk away
Oh, if they really knew
You call my name
You call my name
And I'll never be the same
Nothing I can say, could ever make You turn away
You're constant like the ocean, refreshing like the rain
Lord, I want to take You as my Saviour and my King
You don't ask to much, You just want my everything
Take what I've broken
I leave it all with You and start again
You call my name, I have nothing
You call my name, I can give You
You call my name
And I'll never be the same
You call my name, I have nothing
You call my name, I can give You
You call my name
I can't take this love away
Every single day
I'm carried and I'm taken by the way
The lyrics of Lads’s song “Call My Name” express the singer’s deep remorse for failing to live up to God’s expectations. The first three lines of the verse create a contrasting pair, highlighting the singer’s consistent failure to honor God. He feels that his actions have brought dishonor and shame to God's reputation. However, the songwriter also acknowledges that God's love is ever-present and does not seem to be diminished by his sins. If anyone else knew about his failings, they would have abandoned him.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges that God calls his name even though he has nothing to offer except his brokenness. The rest of the lyrics affirm that nothing can make God turn His gaze away. The ocean and the rain images used in the lyrics symbolize God's steadfastness and the way he refreshes us with His never-ending love. The singer wants to take God not just as a Savior but also as his King because God does not have unrealistic expectations, just wanting everything the singer could offer.
Overall, the song is a deep expression of the singer’s gratitude and love for God. Through the lyrics, he asserts God's unyielding love even when we have nothing to bring and affirms the desire of the singer to surrender all to God.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord I have failed You every day that I remember
I acknowledge that I have let You down repeatedly.
I've brought upon You shame and tarnished Your good name
My actions have caused embarrassment for You and damaged Your reputation.
Lord how I've betrayed You every day that I remember
I have been disloyal to You constantly and have been unfaithful to Your teachings.
But You don't seem to care, You just love me standing here
Despite my shortcomings, You still love and accept me as I am.
Anyone but You, would walk away
Most people would have given up on me by now.
Oh, if they really knew
If others truly knew of my faults, they would distance themselves from me.
You call my name
You show that You are always present and attentive, even when I feel lost and alone.
And I'll never be the same
Your love and forgiveness has the power to transform me.
Nothing I can say, could ever make You turn away
You are forgiving and will never abandon me.
You're constant like the ocean, refreshing like the rain
Your presence is unchanging and always revives my spirit.
Lord, I want to take You as my Saviour and my King
I desire to have You as my guide and ruler in life.
You don't ask to much, You just want my everything
Your expectations are high, but only because You want me to give my all to You.
Take what I've broken
I give to You all that I have damaged or ruined.
I leave it all with You and start again
I trust that You will help me begin anew and that You will always be with me.
I can't take this love away
I am incapable of removing or denying Your love for me.
Every single day
Each and every day of my life.
I'm carried and I'm taken by the way
I am influenced and moved by Your love and grace.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BURT F BACHARACH, SEAN COMBS, HAL DAVID, SURENA LOWE, ERIK LEE MILTEER, ALEXANDER BENJAMIN RICHBOURG, BURT BACHARACH, ERIK MILTEER
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