The reason why I stand
The answer lies in you
You hung to make me strong
Though my praise was few
When I fall and bring your name down

But I have found in you
A heart that pleads forgiveness
Replacing all these thoughts
Of painful memories
But I know
That your response will always be

[Chorus]
I'll take you back always
And even when your fight is over now
Even when your fight is over now
I'll take you back always
And even when the pain is coming through
Even when the pain is coming through
I'll take you back

You satisfy this cry
Of what I'm looking for
And I take all I can
And lay it down
Before the throne of endless grace, now
That radiates what's true

I'm in the only place
That erases all these faults
That have overtaken me
But I know
That your response will always be

[Chorus]

I can only speak
With a grateful heart
As I'm pierced by this gift
Of your love

I will always bring an offering
I can never thank you enough

You'll take me back always
And even when my fight is over now
Even when my fight is over now
You'll take me back always
And even when my pain is coming through
Even when my pain is coming through
You'll take me back always

Even when my fight is over now
Even when my fight is over now

You'll take me back always

Even when my pain is coming through
Even when my pain is coming through

You'll take me back


Lyrics submitted by MrReallyBigBadMan

Take You Back Lyrics as written by Jeremy Camp

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    I love this song its amazing...Gods more amazing though. lol.

    I_no_Christ_Jesuson September 21, 2007   Link
  • 0
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    why has no one commented on this song? its amaaaazing..

    kacbb1on March 24, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Gosh people this is a great song! It's so true as well. God will always take us back no matter what we've done. He loves us no matter what and will always forgive us.

    phoenix2216on March 28, 2006   Link
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    this song is amazing. God does love us no matter what & he will always take us back

    miiszladiion July 21, 2006   Link
  • 0
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    I love this song, it's so fun to play, and Jeremy almost screams at the end!!!!!!!! It makes me happy cuz he's generally softer and he found a rockier edge.

    rockinallnighton December 25, 2006   Link
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    I love this song! I think that it especially makes the point that there isn't a 'point of no return.' Even if you're coming back after you've failed, or when your test is over, God will always welcome you back. It's something that we need to be reminded sometimes.

    PropertyofJesuson January 24, 2007   Link
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    General Comment

    Well, I thought this song was modeled after the prodigal son... Just a thought...

    tomboy93on April 18, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    This is in The Bible Game. I really like the faith Jeremy displays in this song.

    DaveTheLightingGuyon November 08, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    This song is simply amazing.

    I'll take you back Always and Even when your fight is over now Even when your fight is over now I'll take you back Always and Even when the pain is coming through Even when the pain is coming through I'll take you back

    I've struggled with lots of things in my life, but God will always take me back.

    LoveWillConquerAllon October 13, 2010   Link
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    I literally listen to this songs five times a day minimum. We all fail in life, and I have found that God is quick to forgive and in those moments of trouble, he's kneeling with open arms ready to keep us in his tender care.

    CGI27on April 05, 2013   Link

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