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Alive

By Big Daddy Weave

1,583 views Jul 10, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Big Daddy Weave's song 'But God' is a testimony of salvation and new life in Christ. The lyrics describe being dead in sin, lost and drowning, but God's mercy and strength reach down to save. The chorus emphasizes being made alive by God's grace, while the bridge celebrates being called out of the grave. The song reflects on personal struggle and imperfection, yet rejoices in God's saving power. It echoes the biblical theme of Ephesians 2:4-5, where God, rich in mercy, makes us alive with Christ.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

I was dead in my transgressions, wandering in sin

I went searching for redemption down the road that had no end

I was walking through this fire, I was living on the run

With my flesh lost in desire, I was drowning in the flood


[Chorus]

But God

Rich in mercy

You came to save me

Now I'm alive

But God

Strong and mighty

You reached down for me

So I could rise

Now I'm alive


[Verse 2]

I am far from being perfect, there are days that I regret

On this battlefield, I struggle with the lies that I have lived

I have fallen short of glory, I can't make it on my own

If You kept record of my past, I'd been sinking like a stone


[Chorus]

But God

Rich in mercy

You came to save me

Now I'm alive

But God

Strong and mighty

You reached down for me

So I could rise


[Bridge]

Now I'm breathing in, I'm breathing out

I was in the grave, but God You called me out

I'm breathing in (I'm breathing in)

I'm breathing out (I'm breathing out)

I was in the grave, but God You called me out


[Chorus]

But God

Rich in mercy

You came to save me

Now I'm alive

My God

Strong and mighty

You reached down for me

So I could rise


[Outro]

Now I'm breathing in (I'm breathing in)

I'm breathing out (I'm breathing out)

I was in the grave, but God You called me out

Now I'm breathing in (I'm breathing in)

I'm breathing out (I'm breathing out)

I was in the grave, but God You called me out

Now I'm alive

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