Pride Of A Father | Hillsong Young & Free Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Pride Of A Father
Hillsong Young & Free Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I could run a thousand miles to win the race of life, but what's the value?
Without You?
I could write a thousand psalms to captivate Your heart but more than offerings

Lord, You seek the depths of me

When You see me, You see my heart
Through the eyes of Your mercy in the light of Your Son

You love me with open arms
And the pride of a Father

I was once a prodigal, burdened by my shame 'til You came running
To remind me
Your love is unconditional and in Your eyes I'm worthy of forgiveness

Oh! What was lost is now redeemed

When You see me, You see my heart
Through the eyes of Your mercy in the light of Your Son
You love me with open arms
And the pride of a Father

Oh! I know You love me
I know You love me, whoa
You never leave me, You never leave me
By my side, yeah, by my side, yeah

Who am I that You love me?
Who am I that You saved my soul?
Who am I without You, Lord?
Who am I to be worthy?
Who am I that You're mindful of me?
Who am I that You called me yours?

Who am I that You love me?
Who am I that You saved my soul?
Who am I without You, Lord?
And who am I to be worthy?
Who am I that You're mindful of me?
Who am I that You called me yours? (Oh-oh-oh-oh)

Who am I that You love me?
Who am I that You saved my soul?
Who am I without You, Lord?
And who am I to be worthy?
Who am I that You're mindful of me?
Who am I that You called me yours?

When You see me, You see my heart
Through the eyes of Your mercy in the light of Your Son
You love me with open arms
And the pride of a Father

When You see me, You see my heart
Through the eyes of Your mercy in the light of Your Son
You love me with open arms
And the pride of a Father

I know You love me
With the pride of a Father


Overall Meaning

In the song "Pride Of A Father," Hillsong Young & Free expresses gratitude and amazement for the depth and unconditional nature of God's love. The opening lyrics express the futile nature of trying to succeed in life without God, as the value of those accomplishments without Him is ultimately meaningless. The singer then acknowledges his own past mistakes and feelings of shame and unworthiness before God's love redeemed him, making him worthy of forgiveness. The song finishes by marveling at the enormity of God's love, asking the question of how such a high and holy God could be mindful of and call his people His own.


Throughout the song, the lyrics express a deep sense of humility and wonder at the limitless nature of God's love. The repetition of the question "Who am I?" emphasizes the enormity of this love and the singer's recognition of his own unworthiness. Despite this, the song emphasizes that the pride of a father is not something that must be earned, but is freely given, as a reflection of God's endless love and the worth He sees in every person.


Overall, the song's message is one of immense hope and grace, reminding listeners that no matter what their struggles or past mistakes, they are loved unconditionally by God and have the potential to be redeemed and made new through Him.


Line by Line Meaning

I could run a thousand miles to win the race of life, but what's the value?
Even if I try my best to succeed in life, it means nothing without You, Lord.


I could write a thousand psalms to captivate Your heart but more than offerings Lord, You seek the depths of me
My actions alone cannot impress You; what matters is my heart and my genuine connection with You.


When You see me, You see my heart, Through the eyes of Your mercy in the light of Your Son, You love me with open arms, And the pride of a Father
You accept and love me for who I am, flawed and imperfect, because You see me through the lens of mercy and love, as a Father who is proud of His child.


I was once a prodigal, burdened by my shame 'til You came running, To remind me, Your love is unconditional and in Your eyes I'm worthy of forgiveness
There was a time when I strayed away from You and felt ashamed, but You pursued me and showed me that Your love is limitless, and I am deserving of forgiveness.


Oh! What was lost is now redeemed
Through Your love and grace, what was once lost has been restored.


Oh! I know You love me, I know You love me, whoa, You never leave me, You never leave me, By my side, yeah, by my side, yeah
I am confident in Your unwavering love for me, and that You will never abandon me, always being by my side.


Who am I that You love me? Who am I that You saved my soul? Who am I without You, Lord? Who am I to be worthy? Who am I that You're mindful of me? Who am I that You called me yours?
I am humbled by Your love and mercy, and question how I could possibly be deserving of such grace and attention from You.


I know You love me, With the pride of a Father
I am reminded that You love me like a proud Father, with unconditional and unending love.


Writer(s): Aodhan King, Melodie Wagner, Hannah Hobbs

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