Cory Asbury – Reckless Love Lyrics
Before I spoke a word, You were singing over me
You have been so, so good to me
Before I took a breath, You breathed Your life in me
You have been so, so kind to me[Chorus]
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God
Oh, it chases me down, fights ’til I’m found, leaves the ninety-nine
I couldn’t earn it, and I don’t deserve it, still, You give Yourself away
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God, yeah
[Verse 2]
When I was Your foe, still Your love fought for me
You have been so, so good to me
When I felt no worth, You paid it all for me
You have been so, so kind to me
[Chorus]
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God
Oh, it chases me down, fights ’til I’m found, leaves the ninety-nine
I couldn’t earn it, and I don’t deserve it, still, You give Yourself away
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God, yeah
[Bridge]
There’s no shadow You won’t light up
Mountain You won’t climb up
Coming after me
There’s no wall You won’t kick down
Lie You won’t tear down
Coming after me
There’s no shadow You won’t light up
Mountain You won’t climb up
Coming after me
There’s no wall You won’t kick down
Lie You won’t tear down
Coming after me
There’s no shadow You won’t light up
Mountain You won’t climb up
Coming after me
There’s no wall You won’t kick down
Lie You won’t tear down
Coming after me
There’s no shadow You won’t light up
Mountain You won’t climb up
Coming after me
There’s no wall You won’t kick down
Lie You won’t tear down
Coming after me
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God
Oh, it chases me down, fights ’til I’m found, leaves the ninety-nine
And I couldn’t earn it, I don’t deserve it, still, You give Yourself away
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God, yeah
Reckless Love by Cory Asbury
The song “Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury celebrates God’s unconditional love towards humanity. The lyrics express gratitude and awe at the extent of God’s love, which started before the songwriter was even born. The first verse talks about how God has been kind and good to him/her, even though they didn’t do anything to earn it.
The chorus speaks of the overwhelming and reckless love of God, which chases after the songwriter relentlessly. The imagery of leaving the 99 sheep to find the one lost lamb emphasizes that no matter how far someone may stray, God is always there, searching and fighting to bring them back. The songwriter acknowledges that they don’t deserve this love, but God gives it freely anyways.
The second verse delves deeper into this idea of grace, stating that even when the songwriter was an enemy of God, God continued to fight for them out of love. The phrase “paid it all for me” likely refers to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, which Christians believe to be the ultimate act of love.
The bridge repeats the idea that God will go to any length to pursue and save people from their struggles. The phrase “no shadow you won’t light up, mountain you won’t climb up” suggests that God’s love is unyielding, unfailing, and knows no bounds.
Overall, “Reckless Love” is a genuine expression of awe and reverence towards the unfathomable love of God. The song seeks to inspire listeners to find comfort in this love, no matter how far they may stray.
