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Gravity

By Bethel Music + Kristene DiMarco + Kalley

2,048 views Jun 27, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Bethel Music, Kristene DiMarco, and Kalley's song 'Gravity' explores the struggle of hiding pain behind a facade of positivity and the realization that God is not distant but deeply acquainted with human suffering. The lyrics reject the idea of an idolized, unfeeling God and instead embrace a Savior who experienced the weight of the cross. The song emphasizes that true freedom comes not from optimism but from a God who feels deeply and knows the gravity of every burden. It invites listeners to be honest about their grief and to find comfort in a God who understands.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

This innocent idolatry

Not letting You in too deep

Because who knows if You can handle me


This innocent idolatry

I thought it made You proud of me

To keep my tears back behind my eyes


When did I decide

I?m not allowed to cry


Positivity can?t split these seas

And all my optimism won?t set this captive free

I need a King who hung on Calvary

I?ll always need a God who feels deeply

I need a God who knows the, the gravity


This innocent idolatry

I made You somehow just like me

Unable to sit in the suffering


This innocent idolatry

Movin? too fast past my grief

When You are acquainted with what I?m carrying


When did I decide

I?m not allowed to cry


Positivity can?t split these seas

And all my optimism won?t set this captive free

I need a King who hung on Calvary

I?ll always need a God who feels deeply

I need a God who knows the gravity


Don?t let this truth be lost on me

My God He feels the gravity of everything

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