No Good
Sow and Tether Lyrics
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Had proved to be alive in me at birth
I wasn't capable to understand
To see just what sin was and what it did
Even good deeds that I thought I'd done
Would serve the passions of misguided love
But by revelation realized
Jesus made the scales fall from my eyes
No good that resided in me
What joy it was to know
Your grace could
Reconcile my darkest deed
And unbelief
We've been ransomed and rescued and justified
In the soul cleansing work of the lamb
The mystery so foreign to human minds
That a wretch is granted righteousness
No remedy I had to bring
My merits can't appease the law's demands
My comfort, my security
Is knowing Christ has sealed my innocence
So glory, glory to the King
Who blotted out the record of my debt
Now from justified til glorified
My soul submits unto his sovereign will
While there was no good
No good that resided in me
What joy it was to know
Your grace could
Reconcile my darkest deed
And unbelief
We've been ransomed and rescued and justified
In the soul cleansing work of the lamb
The mystery so foreign to human minds
That a wretch is granted righteousness
That a wretch is granted righteousness
While there was no good
No good that resided in me
What joy it was to know
Your grace could
Reconcile my darkest deed
And unbelief
We've been ransomed and rescued and justified
In the soul cleansing work of the lamb
The mystery so foreign to human minds
That a wretch is granted righteousness
That a wretch is granted righteousness
In the song "No Good" by Sow and Tether, the lyrics explore the notions of sin, redemption, and grace. The song begins by acknowledging the inherent presence of darkness and evil within the human soul. The singer reflects on their own lack of understanding and awareness of sin since birth. Despite believing they had performed good deeds, they realized that even those acts were driven by misguided love and selfish desires.
However, a revelation came to the singer when they encountered Jesus. Through this encounter, they came to the realization that they were devoid of any inherent goodness. It was only through the grace of God that they could be reconciled and find salvation. The lyrics emphasize the joy and relief felt in knowing that despite their darkest deeds and moments of unbelief, they have been ransomed, rescued, and justified by the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.
The song highlights the mystery of this divine intervention, which goes against human understanding. It emphasizes that even a wretch, someone who is considered despicable and unworthy, can be granted righteousness through God's grace. The lyrics celebrate the King, who has pardoned and erased the singer's debts, providing comfort and security.
Overall, "No Good" explores themes of human brokenness, redemption, and the transformative power of grace in the face of sin. It acknowledges the inherent darkness within individuals but emphasizes the hope and salvation found in the love and forgiveness of God.
Line by Line Meaning
This death, this vile iniquity
The inherent evil and immorality that exists within me
Had proved to be alive in me at birth
Was evident and active within me since the beginning
I wasn't capable to understand
I lacked the ability to comprehend
To see just what sin was and what it did
To fully grasp the nature and consequences of sin
Even good deeds that I thought I'd done
Even acts of righteousness that I believed I had performed
Would serve the passions of misguided love
Would ultimately be influenced by misguided desires
But by revelation realized
But through divine revelation, I came to understand
Jesus made the scales fall from my eyes
Jesus opened my spiritual understanding
While there was no good
Despite the absence of inherent goodness
No good that resided in me
No inherent goodness within myself
What joy it was to know
The immense delight in realizing
Your grace could
Your unmerited favor has the power to
Reconcile my darkest deed
Bring harmony and forgiveness to my most sinful actions
And unbelief
And my lack of faith
We've been ransomed and rescued and justified
We have been redeemed, saved, and declared righteous
In the soul cleansing work of the lamb
Through the purifying sacrifice of Jesus
The mystery so foreign to human minds
The incomprehensible truth that surpasses human understanding
That a wretch is granted righteousness
That a person of lowly and sinful state is bestowed with righteousness
No remedy I had to bring
I had no solution or cure to offer
My merits can't appease the law's demands
My own achievements cannot satisfy the requirements of the law
My comfort, my security
My source of solace and protection
Is knowing Christ has sealed my innocence
Comes from understanding that Christ has confirmed my righteousness
So glory, glory to the King
Praise and honor to the King
Who blotted out the record of my debt
Who erased the evidence of my wrongdoing
Now from justified til glorified
From the moment of being declared righteous until being fully glorified
My soul submits unto his sovereign will
My inner being surrenders to His supreme authority
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Hunter Bobo, Jon Gaines, Josh Green, Kyle Segars
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