WHERE WAS THE ARMY OF ANGELS
WHEN THE CROWD YELLED OUT CRUCIFY
AND HOW COULD A LAST BREATH BE TAKEN
BY THE ONE WHO?S BREATH BECOMES LIFE
ALL MY GUILT
ALL MY SHAME
THE NAILS THAT PIERCED YOU BORE MY NAME
THE FATHERS FACE
TURNED AWAY
NOTHING MADE SENSE THAT DAY
BUT NOW I SEE
IT WAS YOUR LOVE FOR ME
HOLDING YOU ON THAT TREE
IT WASN?T THE NAILS
YOU CHOSE THE DEATH OF A SINNER
TO GIVE ME THE LIFE OF A SAINT
AND YOU LEFT THE HEIGHTS OF THE HEAVENS
TO SHOW ME THE DEPTHS OF YOUR GRACE
YOU TOOK MY GUILT
YOU TOOK MY SHAME
NOW RESURRECTION BEARS MY NAME
BY YOUR BLOOD
I?VE BEEN SAVED
NOTHING COULD STAND IN YOUR WAY
NOW I SEE
IT WAS YOUR LOVE FOR ME
HOLDING YOU ON THAT TREE
IT WASN?T THE NAILS
CAUSE WITH ONE WORD
YOU COULD?VE STOPPED THE HURT
BUT IT WAS YOUR LOVE YOUR GRACE YOUR MERCY
HOLDING YOU THERE
IT WASN?T THE NAILS
IT WASN?T THE NAILS
NO ONE COULD TAKE
WHAT YOU CHOSE TO GIVE
YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE TO SAVE MY SOUL
FREELY YOU DIED
SO I COULD LIVE
JESUS YOU WANTED ME TO KNOW
IT WASN?T THE NAILS
OH NOW I SEE
IT WAS YOUR LOVE FOR ME
HOLDING YOU ON THAT TREE
IT WASN?T THE NAILS
CAUSE WITH ONE WORD
YOU COULD?VE STOPPED THE HURT
BUT IT WAS YOUR LOVE YOUR GRACE YOUR MERCY
HOLDING YOU THERE
IT WAS ALWAYS YOUR LOVE YOUR GRACE YOUR MERCY
NOTHING COMPARES
IT WASN?T THE NAILS
IT WASN?T THE NAILS
NO
NO
IT WASN?T THE NAILS
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Nails
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Jul 17, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Matty Mullins' song 'Nails' reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus, emphasizing that it was not the physical nails that held Him to the cross, but His love, grace, and mercy for humanity. The lyrics contrast human guilt and shame with the sacrifice Christ made, highlighting that He willingly gave His life to save sinners. The song also touches on the resurrection, declaring that through His blood, believers are saved. It is a powerful meditation on the depth of God's love and the meaning of the cross.
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