"You Tore Them Down" is a powerful and deeply personal song about redemption, grace, and God's relentless love.
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Story behind the song
"You Tore Them Down" is a powerful and deeply personal song about redemption, grace, and God's relentless love. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt lyrics, the song tells the story of someone who built walls of pride and shame, trying to shut God out, only to be pursued and embraced by His mercy.
The song opens with an evocative intro, describing the singer drowning in shame until Jesus walks the waves to call his namea metaphor for divine rescue. The verses reflect on the self-imposed barriers of fear and pride, while the chorus declares the victorious breaking of those walls by Gods love. The bridge reinforces the theme of salvation, emphasizing that no chain or fear can withstand the power of His grace.
With its moving melody and passionate delivery, "You Tore Them Down" serves as a reminder that no matter how lost or unworthy one may feel, God's love is always ready to break through and bring healing.
Lyrics
You Tore Them Down
Intro:
When I was drowning in my shame,
You walked the waves and called my name.
Verse 1:
I built my walls, brick by brick, so high,
A fortress standing, where no light could shine.
Thought I was safe in the dark of my pride,
But even there, Lord, You found me inside.
I heard You knocking, but turned away,
Afraid to answer, too lost to pray.
Yet still, You whispered my name in the storm,
A love unshaken, so patient, so warm.
Chorus:
Though with heavy sin, Your mercy finds me,
No depth too deep, no chain can bind me.
I shut You out, but still, You surround,
I built my walls but You tore them down. (2x)
Verse 2:
No stone can stand against Your grace,
No heart too hard, no soul erased.
You break through fear, You break through doubt,
Till love remains till love pours out. 2x *Chorus*
Bridge:
When I was drowning in my shame,
You walked the waves and called my name.
No chain remained, no fear could stay,
Your love broke through and made a way. *Chorus*
Copyright 2025 Richard Shekari.
Written, produced, and performed by Richard Shekari.