Never
Shawn Lewis Lyrics
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With the sound of You knocking at the door
But with three locks
And the shades down
You are easy to ignore
I put You on like an old pair of shoes
I've put You off, but now I need You
Why, this love that never leaves me
Why are You holding me tonight
Can't deny this love that is given me
Why, this love will never leave
You're a good strategy when I need one
An angle when there is none
Like a doormat
That always says welcome
No matter how much dirt I rub on
But when I am tired and run through
Look over this hill, I'm running to You
The song "Never" by Bethany Dillon revolves around a person's struggles with their faith and their relationship with God. The first verse describes how the person has become complacent and indifferent towards God's presence, despite knowing that God is always knocking at their door. They have barricaded themselves inside their own world by shutting out the light and locking themselves away from the outside world. However, despite their efforts to shut God out, they come to the realization that they need Him now more than ever before.
The chorus is one of questioning why God is holding onto them so tightly. They can't deny the love that is being given to them, even as they try to push God away. This love is something that they can always rely on, that will never leave them, and it's something they long for even with their doubts and fears.
The second verse delves into how God serves as their coping mechanism or a good strategy when they need him the most. They compare Him to a doormat that always says welcome which is constantly there when they need guidance, even when they're not looking for it. Eventually, they decide to let go of their struggles and turn to God for guidance, to find the rest in Him that they desperately need.
Line by Line Meaning
This house is echoing
The emptiness of the house reflects the emptiness inside the author's heart
With the sound of You knocking at the door
The author hears God calling to them, but it is not yet clear
But with three locks
The author has been closing themselves off from God
And the shades down
The author is actively avoiding God's light and love
You are easy to ignore
The author is purposely ignoring God's presence
I put You on like an old pair of shoes
The author has taken God's love for granted, treating it like something familiar and replaceable
I've put You off, but now I need You
Despite pushing God away, the author realizes they need Him in their life
Why, this love that never leaves me
The author is questioning the constant love and presence of God in their life
Why are You holding me tonight
The author is feeling the physical presence of God's love and comfort
Can't deny this love that is given me
The author recognizes and accepts God's love, despite their past behavior
Why, this love will never leave
The author is reflecting on the eternal nature of God's love
You're a good strategy when I need one
The author has been using God when it's convenient for them
An angle when there is none
God has been helping the author when they feel stuck
Like a doormat
God has been forgiving and welcoming, no matter how the author treats Him
That always says welcome
God's love and acceptance is always present for the author, no matter what
No matter how much dirt I rub on
Despite the author's sins, God continues to welcome them with open arms
But when I am tired and run through
When the author is at their lowest point and feels worn out
Look over this hill, I'm running to You
The author is turning to God for help and comfort
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: IYIOLA BABATUNDE BABALOLA, KARA DIOGUARDI, TOM (GB 5) JONES, DARREN LEWIS
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