If it Were up to Me
Shane and Caleb Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
at Your feet and bow like i am now
to say i am sorry
the things i hate to do
the things i love just fade away
here i am i'm broken
just like i started
a million times ago
when i confessed my sin
i started
if it were up to me i'd say
your chance was up a million
times today
because You do what You do
i know that i know what You're about
if it were me i'd say your luck's ran out
here i am bent over
my face is on the ground
like i am supposed to
i just find it hard to bow
when i am dirty
just like i started
In Shane and Caleb's song If it Were up to Me, the artist depicts a narrative of coming before God to confess their sins repetitively. The song opens with the artist expressing remorse and apologizing for their actions leading to some of the things they love to fade away. They feel broken and defeated, similar to when they first confessed their sins a million times ago. The lyrics suggest the repetitive nature of sinning and coming before God to seek forgiveness.
The artist further goes on to say that if it were up to them, God's grace would be over before they had the chance to ask for forgiveness again. The artist realizes that God is merciful, and despite constantly coming before Him, His grace is still abundant. The artist recognizes God's true character, which is merciful and full of grace.
Overall, the song conveys a message of repentance and appreciation for God's never-ending mercy despite our shortcomings. It's easy to feel defeated when we keep making mistakes, but God still loves and forgives us, which is a comforting thought.
Line by Line Meaning
it seems a million times i come
I have come to You countless times in the past.
at Your feet and bow like i am now
I am currently humbly confessing my mistakes and asking for forgiveness.
to say i am sorry
I apologize for my behavior.
the things i hate to do
I have committed acts that I find distasteful and regretful.
the things i love just fade away
My selfish desires and attachments will disappear over time.
here i am i'm broken
I am currently in a state of despair or spiritual discord.
just like i started
I am repeating the same cycle of sin and confession again and again.
a million times ago
I have been committing the same mistakes for an extended period of time.
when i confessed my sin
I initiated the confession of my mistakes in the past.
if it were up to me i'd say
In an ideal world where I had the power, I would block the opportunity for more wrongdoing.
your chance was up a million
You have used up any opportunity to make things right.
times today
You have tested my patience and forgiveness throughout the day.
because You do what You do
I am fully aware that You, as the higher power, will take action according to Your divine purpose.
i know that i know what You're about
I am confident in Your nature and intentions.
if it were me i'd say your luck's ran out
If I could determine the outcome, I would declare that You have exhausted Your opportunities for mercy and compassion.
here i am bent over
I am in a position of submission, lowering myself in front of You.
my face is on the ground
I am physically and symbolically relegating myself beneath You.
like i am supposed to
I am reverentially bowing in accordance with my spiritual beliefs.
i just find it hard to bow
Despite my understanding of the appropriate behavior, I struggle to fully release my pride and surrender to You.
when i am dirty
I feel impure and unworthy of seeking Your favor.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind