Band Members:
Cameron Toews - Vocals
Brandon Paxton - Bass
Jeremy Kunkle - Guitar
New Year
This Beautiful Republic Lyrics
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Should it be dramatic?
Should it take such a toll on you?
Trust, why is our trust faded?
Jesus says to trade them
Trade our scars for His promises
And give Him everything you are this time
You've never been so lucky
To have a friend like Jesus
Wait, how long will you wait here?
Your life longs for a new year
Your healing must begin somewhere
Everything you could ever want
Is right before you
He is close to your broken heart
You're right where you should be
The lyrics of This Beautiful Republic's song "New Year" explore the emotions of love and trust and the impact it has on our lives. The first few lines are a question to the listeners if love should always be tragic, dramatic, and take a toll on us. The singer then talks about the fading of trust, and how Jesus asks us to trade our scars for his promises. The central theme of the song is to give all our love and everything we have to Jesus because having a friend like him is a blessing for all of us.
The song then moves on to the idea of waiting and how our life longs for a new year, meaning that we all have a fresh beginning to start over. The lyrics suggest that healing must begin somewhere, and we must take that step even if we do not feel ready. The chorus of the song emphasizes that everything we ever wanted is right before us, and Jesus is near our broken hearts, reminding us that we are precisely where we should be.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, should it be so tragic?
Is love really supposed to cause so much pain?
Should it be dramatic?
Should love always involve intense emotions and conflict?
Should it take such a toll on you?
Is it healthy for love to have such a negative impact on your well-being?
Trust, why is our trust faded?
Why do we struggle to have faith and confidence in ourselves and others?
Jesus says to trade them
Jesus tells us to exchange our doubts and wounds for His assurances and healing
Trade our scars for His promises
Let go of our emotional baggage and give our trust to Jesus
So give Him all your love this time
Surrender all our love and devotion to Jesus this time around
And give Him everything you are this time
Wholeheartedly offer Him our entire being and identity this time around
You've never been so lucky
We have never been more blessed or fortunate than having Jesus as our friend
To have a friend like Jesus
Having a loving and supportive companion like Jesus is truly miraculous
Wait, how long will you wait here?
How much longer will we remain stuck in our misery and pain?
Your life longs for a new year
Our lives crave a fresh start and new beginning
Your healing must begin somewhere
We need to start taking steps towards our own emotional and spiritual healing
Everything you could ever want
All that we could ever desire
Is right before you
Is within our grasp and reach
He is close to your broken heart
Jesus is near and understands our deepest hurts and struggles
You're right where you should be
We are exactly where we need to be in our spiritual journey
Contributed by Elena R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.