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We Are The Broken
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Aug 3, 2026 updated
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Matthew West's song 'Broken Things' is an uplifting anthem about embracing imperfection and finding acceptance in God's grace. The lyrics speak to the human tendency to hide flaws and scars, but the song encourages listeners to let their true selves be seen, because God loves and chooses the broken. It celebrates the idea that everyone is welcome, regardless of their past or struggles, and that through vulnerability, God's light shines through. The song emphasizes themes of freedom, belonging, and the transformative power of coming as you are, ultimately pointing to the hope found in being part of God's family.
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Most my life I?ve been doing my best to
Try and hide anything less than perfect
I covered up all my scars
I gotta make them think I?ve got it together
Make believe nobody ever has to see
What I keep in the dark
Truth is, I was wrong
That?s the part that you have wanted all along
We are, we are, we are the broken
But we are, we are, we are the chosen
So come on shine, shine, shine
Your beautiful light
Through the cracks inside our hearts tonight
?Cause we are, we are, we are the broken
Coast is clear we got nothing to hide
All are welcome here
Step into the light
Where there?s no more fear
Can you hear the freedom song our souls are singing
Come just as you are
Take those walls around you and tear ?em all apart
We are the weak, the wrong, the too far gone
We are the outcasts, yeah, but today we belong
We are the lost, the found, the been knocked down
But we got back up and now we are the city on a hill
Is filled with stained glass hearts, but we come as we are
We come as we are
And we shine like stars, shine like stars
We come as we are and we shine like stars