Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
I look on the outside
You look on the heart
Where I see an ending
You can see another place to start
And every time I see Your hand reach down
I know a lonely child has just been found
But I never get used to what You do
I never get used to watching You
Take a life beyond redemption
Make it yours and make it new
I never outgrow the miracle
A heart that was empty flowing full
I never get used to what You do
I grew up surrounded by
The Family of Life
You'd think I would know by now
You'd think I would never be surprised
But every time it takes my breath away
And I think it is time You heard me say
I never get used to what You do
I never get used to watching You
Take a life beyond redemption
Make it yours and make it new
I never outgrow the miracle
A heart that was empty flowing full
I never get used to what You do
Father of grace and love without end
God of forgiveness, Faithful Friend
Every time I see Your hand reach down
Another lonely child has just been found
Every day Your mercy is brand new
And we would all be lost if not for You
I never get used to what You do
I never get used to watching You
Take a life beyond redemption
Make it yours and make it new
I never outgrow the miracle
A heart that was empty flowing full
I never get used to what You do
I never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
You look on the heart
Where I see an ending
You can see another place to start
And every time I see Your hand reach down
I know a lonely child has just been found
But I never get used to what You do
I never get used to watching You
Take a life beyond redemption
Make it yours and make it new
I never outgrow the miracle
A heart that was empty flowing full
I never get used to what You do
I grew up surrounded by
The Family of Life
You'd think I would know by now
You'd think I would never be surprised
But every time it takes my breath away
And I think it is time You heard me say
I never get used to what You do
I never get used to watching You
Take a life beyond redemption
Make it yours and make it new
I never outgrow the miracle
A heart that was empty flowing full
I never get used to what You do
Father of grace and love without end
God of forgiveness, Faithful Friend
Every time I see Your hand reach down
Another lonely child has just been found
Every day Your mercy is brand new
And we would all be lost if not for You
I never get used to what You do
I never get used to watching You
Take a life beyond redemption
Make it yours and make it new
I never outgrow the miracle
A heart that was empty flowing full
I never get used to what You do
I never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
Never get, never get
Never get used to what You do
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