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Broken Girl
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Aug 8, 2026 updated
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Matthew West's 'Broken Girl' is a compassionate anthem for those who have been hurt, abused, or made to feel worthless. The song speaks directly to a girl whose innocence was stolen and who is trapped by painful memories. West reassures her that she is not defined by the damage others have done, and that God's love sees her as perfect and beautiful. He encourages her to let go of her shattered pieces and allow grace to heal and restore her. The message is one of hope, redemption, and the transformative power of divine love, offering comfort and a path toward wholeness.
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Look what he's done to you
It isn't fair
Your light was bright and new
But he didn't care
He took the heart of a little girl
And made it grow up too fast
Now words like "innocence"
Don't mean a thing
You hear the music play
But you can't sing
Those pictures in your mind
Keep you locked up inside your past
This is a song for the broken girl
The one pushed aside by the cold, cold world
You are
Hear me when I say
You're not the worthless they made you feel
There is a Love they can never steal away
And you don't have to stay the broken girl
Those damaged goods you see
In your reflection
Love sees them differently
Love sees perfection
A beautiful display
Of healing on the way tonight
Tonight
This is a song for the broken girl
The one pushed aside by the cold, cold world
You are
Hear me when I say
You're not the worthless they made you feel
There is a Love they can never steal away
And you don't have to stay the broken girl
Let your tears touch to the ground
Lay your shattered pieces down
And be amazed by how Grace can take a broken girl
And put her back together again
This is a song for the broken girl
The one pushed aside by the cold, cold world
You are
Hear me when I say
You're not the worthless they made you feel
There is a Love they can never steal away
And you don't have to stay the broken girl
You don't have to stay the broken girl