A break-through artist on multiple levels in this "Decade of Discovery" Tod… Read Full Bio ↴A break-through artist on multiple levels in this "Decade of Discovery" Todd Agnew is a true artist of Christ, bringing the concepts of God, church and religion back down to earth, where they can reach into the hearts of man and bring about real change. Imagination and honey from the Vine of Christ bring Todd's creative juices to some realistic views and questions of the current human condition. His music is as warm and earthy as the real messages and ponderings in his uncluttered lyrics. Any music collection that means to represent the Y2K mind and ever-searching spirit, simply must include Todd Agnew.

Still Here Waiting
Todd Agnew Lyrics

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It's cold outside
Or is that just the chill I feel inside from standing here
Steeping in my shame
I can't deny
I'm surrounded by the very thing You freed me from
That's why I can't come home

I don't know where I turned around

From chasing what I always found completed me
More than I could dream
I don't know why I can't remain
Safe here where I always came to meet with you
And You always met with me
And You're still here waiting

I fail to see
Why You'd still be waiting to forgive me
After all that I have done
But I cannot say
That one time I returned and You had turned away
Your love never fails

I don't know where I turned around
From chasing what I always found completed me
More than I could dream
I don't know why I can't remain
Safe here where I always came to meet with you
And You always met with me
And You're still here waiting

You say, "Come home" and You'll be there
I can run into Your arms

I don't know where I turned around
From chasing what I always found completed me
More than I could dream
I don't know why I can't remain
Safe here where I always came to meet with you

And You always met with me
And You're still here waiting

Overall Meaning

In "Still Here Waiting," Todd Agnew sings about his struggle to return to God's love and acceptance after having made mistakes that have caused him to feel ashamed and unworthy of redemption. He describes the coldness he feels both inside and outside, as if the guilt and shame he carries have created a self-imposed exile from the warmth and comfort of God's love. He acknowledges his failure to understand why God would still be waiting to forgive him, but is comforted by the knowledge that God's love is unfailing and always available to him. The song speaks to the universal experience of feeling unworthy and lost, but also to the hope that redemption and acceptance are always possible for those who seek them.

The lyrics of "Still Here Waiting" have been praised for their simple yet poignant expression of the human struggle to reconcile with God. Some have noted the clear biblical references throughout the song, particularly in the use of phrases like "come home," which echo the words of the parable of the prodigal son. Others have pointed out the powerful theme of the persistence of God's love and forgiveness, even in the face of human failure and sin.

Line by Line Meaning

It's cold outside
The physical temperature may be low, but the singer feels a deeper, internal chill.

Or is that just the chill I feel inside from standing here
The singer is struggling with guilt or shame, which is causing them to feel cold inside.

Steeping in my shame
The singer is fully immersed and overwhelmed with their shame.

I can't deny
Despite their discomfort, the artist acknowledges the truth of their situation.

I'm surrounded by the very thing You freed me from
The artist is trapped by the same sins or struggles that God previously delivered them from.

That's why I can't come home
The singer's shame and guilt make them feel unworthy to return to God.

I don't know where I turned around
The singer recognizes that they took a wrong turn on their spiritual journey, but they don't know exactly when or how.

From chasing what I always found completed me
The artist was seeking fulfillment or completion in something other than God, which led them astray.

More than I could dream
The artist's misplaced priorities promised them more than they could ever have imagined, but ultimately left them unfulfilled.

I don't know why I can't remain
Despite recognizing their mistake, the artist can't seem to stay on the right path.

Safe here where I always came to meet with you
The singer longs for the sense of safety and connection they used to feel when meeting God in prayer.

And You always met with me
In the past, the artist was able to sense God's presence and hear from Him when they sought Him in prayer.

And You're still here waiting
Despite the singer's struggles and mistakes, God is still patiently waiting for them to return to Him.

You say, "Come home" and You'll be there
God is inviting the singer to return to Him, with the assurance that He will be waiting and ready to welcome them.

I can run into Your arms
The singer realizes that they don't need to stay stuck in sin or shame - they can turn back to God for forgiveness and love.

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