Destiny
Renée & Renato Lyrics
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Memories flood from Sunday School words her Pastor handed down
She's somebody's daughter she's somebody's friend
She's just forgotten her First Love her First Love
But Love wants to bring her home again
She spent her body they robbed her soul
But she was born with destiny
So run girl run so run girl run to the Father's hands
Back of the police car he can't run this time
He remembers God above and he calls out crying
He's somebody's brother he's somebody's son
He thought his life was over was over
But his new life has just begun
He spent his body, they robbed his soul
Life stole all that he had
But he was born with destiny
So run boy run so run boy run to the Father's hands
There's nothing you can do to run from His Love His Love
There's nothing you can do to run from His Love His Love
There's nothing you can do to run from His Love His Love
There's nothing you can do to run from His Love His Love
If you've spent your body
They've robbed your soul
And life stole all that you had
You were born with destiny
So run child run so run child run
So run child run to the Father's hands
The lyrics of the song 'Destiny' by Renée & Renato depict the stories of two individuals who have strayed from their first love but find hope in the love of the father. The first verse tells the story of a girl who has forgotten her first love and has been the victim of exploitation. She is standing in the red-light part of town when memories flood her from the Pastor's sermons at which she was a regular attendee. The lyrics suggest that she has been forgotten by those close to her, but Love (i.e., the father's love) will bring her back. The second verse is about a boy who is being taken away in a police car, and he cries out to God above. He thought it was all over, but his new life had just begun. Both the characters have had a traumatic experience, and life has robbed them of everything they had. But, they find hope in the love of the father, and the listeners are encouraged to run to the Father's hands.
The song deals with themes of exploitation, redemption, and hope through the lens of Christian faith. The lyrics are open-ended and can be interpreted differently, depending on the listener's perspective. The church and the Bible are a recurring theme throughout the song, with references to Sunday school words, and the character's crying out to God above. The song suggests that everyone is born with destiny, and even after the worst of experiences, one can still find their way back to that destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
Standin' on the corner red-light part of town
She's standing in a seedy part of town, where memories of her religious upbringing come flooding back.
Memories flood from Sunday School words her Pastor handed down
She remembers what her pastor had taught her in her youth.
She's somebody's daughter she's somebody's friend
She's a person with a family and friends who care about her.
She's just forgotten her First Love her First Love
She has forgotten the love she had for God.
But Love wants to bring her home again
God wants to help her find her way back to him.
She spent her body they robbed her soul
She has been physically used and emotionally drained by others.
Life stole all that she had
She has lost everything she once had.
But she was born with destiny
She still has a purpose and a calling in life.
So run girl run so run girl run to the Father's hands
She should seek refuge and guidance from God.
Back of the police car he can't run this time
He has been caught and cannot escape the consequences of his actions.
He remembers God above and he calls out crying
He chooses to turn to God in a time of great need and despair.
He's somebody's brother he's somebody's son
He is part of a family that cares about him.
He thought his life was over was over
He thought his mistakes had ruined his life for good.
But his new life has just begun
God offers him a chance at a fresh start.
There's nothing you can do to run from His Love His Love
God's love is always present and cannot be escaped.
If you've spent your body
If you've been through a lot of physical and emotional pain
They've robbed your soul
If others have taken away your sense of self and well-being
And life stole all that you had
If you've lost everything you once had
You were born with destiny
You still have a purpose and a calling in life.
So run child run so run child run
You should seek refuge and guidance from God.
So run child run to the Father's hands
You should trust God as a loving and supportive parental figure.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Reneé Austin
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Cristi
on Another Cuppa Charlie
Nice song