Scars
Paul Alan Lyrics


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The sun outshines regret
Thank God for metaphors
Cause it's cold here
The house is nearly empty
So he's sleeping on the floor
Betting on a promise
And the hope of something more
And we're never going to solve this mystery
So we've got to let go and just believe
With broken hearts
Feel the scars
And you never can sink too low
And you never can drift too far to stumble home
And feel the scars

That love could walk on water
And truth could set him free
He once believed
Then on a rainy Friday
He stood and watched his savior die
Why is God so hard to see
When He's right before our eyes

And we're never going to solve this mystery
So we've got to let go and just believe
With broken hearts
Feel the scars
And you never can sink too low
And you never can drift too far to stumble home
And feel the scars
And feel the scars

So come ye broken
Alone and with no name
And come ye widow
See the stone is rolled away
Put down the bottle
Forget about yesterday
Reach for the hand that bled for you
He bled for you

And we're never going to solve this mystery
So we've got to let go and just believe
With broken hearts
Feel the scars
And you never can sink too low
And you never can drift too far to stumble home
And feel the scars
And feel the scars





Come as you are
Come just the way you are

Overall Meaning

In Paul Alan's song "Scars," the lyrics delve into themes of faith, loss, and perseverance. The song begins with the opening lines "The sun outshines regret / Thank God for metaphors / Cause it's cold here." These lines signify that the singer is trying to find hope in difficult times by using metaphors to lift their spirits as the world feels dark and cold. The ensuing verses showcase the character's struggles with their faith in a higher power, grappling with the harsh realities of life that challenge their belief. The lines " Betting on a promise / And the hope of something more" hint at the singer's wish for better things in their life despite the uncertainties that may lie ahead.


As the song progresses, the singer muses on the elusive nature of truth and the difficulties inherent in believing in an intangible force. Despite these struggles, the chorus reiterates the sentiment that one must continue to hold on despite the trials and tribulations that they face. It encourages listeners to acknowledge and embrace their scars, for these scars are what make us who we are, and we should never feel ashamed of them.


In the final verses, the singer urges listeners to come as they are, with all their flaws and imperfections, for God will accept them without judgment. The lyrics encourage the listeners to put aside their vices and embrace the love that has been extended to them, for it was won at the cost of great sacrifice.


Line by Line Meaning

The sun outshines regret
The positivity of the sun is much stronger than the negativity of regret.


Thank God for metaphors
Using metaphors is helpful when trying to make sense of difficult situations.


Cause it's cold here
The emotional environment is not comfortable to be in.


The house is nearly empty
There are not many people around to provide emotional support.


So he's sleeping on the floor
The person is feeling so emotionally distressed that sleeping on the floor seems just as comfortable as anywhere else.


Betting on a promise
Holding onto hope that a promise will be fulfilled in the future.


And the hope of something more
Believing that there is something better somewhere out there.


And we're never going to solve this mystery
There are some things that can't be fully explained or understood.


So we've got to let go and just believe
Sometimes it's necessary to trust even without understanding.


With broken hearts
Despite pain and heartbreak.


Feel the scars
Acknowledge and accept the emotional wounds that have been inflicted.


And you never can sink too low
No matter how bad things get or how low one feels, they can always recover.


And you never can drift too far to stumble home
No matter how far one has gone, they can always find their way back home.


That love could walk on water
Believing that love has supernatural powers and can overcome anything.


And truth could set him free
Believing that knowing the truth will provide emotional relief.


He once believed
In the past, he had faith in love and truth.


Then on a rainy Friday
On a day when things seem particularly bleak.


He stood and watched his savior die
Experienced great emotional pain and loss.


Why is God so hard to see
Questioning why it's difficult to find comfort in God.


When He's right before our eyes
Despite being present, it can be difficult to recognize God's comfort and guidance.


So come ye broken
Inviting and accepting those who are emotionally damaged.


Alone and with no name
Individuals who feel completely isolated and forgotten.


And come ye widow
Individuals who have lost a loved one.


See the stone is rolled away
Believing in resurrection and new beginnings.


Put down the bottle
Letting go of coping mechanisms that can be harmful.


Forget about yesterday
Leaving the past behind and focusing on the present.


Reach for the hand that bled for you
Finding comfort in Jesus who suffered for the sake of others.


He bled for you
Jesus made a sacrifice out of love for humanity.


Come as you are
Accepting individuals as they are without expecting them to be perfect.


Come just the way you are
Inviting individuals to come as they are without feeling like they need to change.




Writer(s): Paul Alan Copyright: Wordspring Music LLC

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