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Born Again

By Josh Garrels

1,702 views Jul 8, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Josh Garrels' song 'Born Again' is a raw, poetic confession of a person who came into a harsh world and learned to survive by instinct, feeling lost and out of control. The lyrics describe a turning point where the singer, confronted by divine love, realizes his need for change and surrenders at Christ's feet. The repeated declaration 'to be born again' echoes the biblical concept of spiritual rebirth (John 3:3). The song moves from darkness and struggle to hope and new beginning, emphasizing redemption and transformation through encountering God's love.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

I came into the world, into the wild

No place for a child

Used my voice to howl 

With the ghouls of night

In the dying light


Had to learn to get what I need

In the dark, empty

Instincts are guiding me 

Like a beast to some blood

And I can?t get enough


I?m losing control; my body, my soul

Are slowly fading away

But I?m ready now 

To feel the power of change


I?m my mother?s child

I?m my father?s son

It took me awhile

But my time has come

To be born again


Running scared in between what I hate 

And what I need

Savior and enemy are both trying

To take my soul

And I can?t hide no more


Stumble out to the light

Raise my fist up to fight

Then I catch your eye 

So full of love

Lord, what have I done?


I cry at your feet, wounded for me 

And all of the monsters and men

But here in your light 

We can begin again


I?m my mother?s child

I?m my father?s son

It took me a while

But my time has come

To be born again

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