Did You Mean Me?
Todd Agnew Lyrics
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Every Sunday morning I met Jesus at the felt-board
And I've heard these stories so many times
Of how and why You died and how I can live
But You said all sins can be forgiven
But when You said that did You mean me?
Did You mean me?
You said that we could be more like You
But did You know what I'd do, how I'd fall so short?
And You said confession leads to healing
Do You see I'm here and kneeling and I'm still not well?
But You said that faith can move a mountain
But when You said that did You mean me?
Did You mean me
When You said we were made in Your image?
'Cause I don't see much of You in this reflection
Did you mean me
When You said we would do even greater things?
'Cause I don't see anything that I have to offer You
Did You mean me?
Did You mean me
When You said we were made in Your image?
'Cause I don't see much of You in this reflection
Did you mean me
When You said we would do even greater things?
'Cause I don't see anything that I have to offer You
You said that You would never leave us
But when You said that did You mean me?
Please don't leave me
Did You mean me?
The song "Did You Mean Me?" by Todd Agnew is a contemplation on the depth and reality of God's love for humanity. The song touches on common Christian teachings such as forgiveness, confession, and faith, but raises the question of whether God's words apply to the individual singing the song. The lyrics ask whether God meant the singer when He said that all sins can be forgiven, that confession leads to healing, that faith can move mountains, that humanity is made in God's image, and that humans would do even greater things than Jesus did. The singer expresses doubt and insecurity about whether they are deserving of God's love and whether they can truly live out the teachings of Jesus.
The song's repetitive questioning of whether God meant "me" emphasizes the personal nature of the doubts and questions being expressed. The singer is not asking for abstract reassurance but is seeking to understand whether these teachings can truly apply to their own life. The lyrics also contain a sense of longing and desperation in the repeated plea for God not to leave them.
Overall, "Did You Mean Me?" is a vulnerable and introspective song that wrestles with the human struggle to reconcile one's own shortcomings and doubts with the promises of God's love and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
I've heard these stories all my life
I have been exposed to these Bible stories since I was a child
Every Sunday morning I met Jesus at the felt-board
I have been going to church every week to learn about Jesus and the Bible
And I've heard these stories so many times
I am familiar with these stories, having heard them repeatedly
Of how and why You died and how I can live
I know the story of Jesus' death and resurrection and how it affects my own life
But You said all sins can be forgiven
I understand that Jesus said He can forgive all sins
But when You said that did You mean me?
I am questioning whether Jesus' words about forgiveness apply to me personally
You said that we could be more like You
Jesus taught that we can strive to be like Him
But did You know what I'd do, how I'd fall so short?
I am acknowledging that I have not lived up to Jesus' teachings and standards
And You said confession leads to healing
Jesus taught that confessing our sins can bring us spiritual healing
Do You see I'm here and kneeling and I'm still not well?
I am recognizing that despite confessing my sins, I still feel spiritually unwell
But You said that faith can move a mountain
Jesus taught that a strong faith can accomplish great things
But when You said that did You mean me?
I am questioning whether I have the faith that Jesus spoke of
When You said we were made in Your image?
Jesus said that humans were created in God's image
'Cause I don't see much of You in this reflection
I am acknowledging that I do not see much of God's character in myself
When You said we would do even greater things?
Jesus said that His followers would do greater things than He did
'Cause I don't see anything that I have to offer You
I feel like I have nothing significant to offer in terms of doing great things for Jesus
But when You said that did You mean me?
I am questioning whether Jesus' words about doing great things apply to me personally
You said that You would never leave us
Jesus promised that He would never abandon His followers
But when You said that did You mean me?
I am questioning whether Jesus' promise of never leaving applies to me personally
Please don't leave me
I am expressing a desire for Jesus to remain with me and help me through my struggles
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.