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Innocent Man
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Aug 30, 2026 updated
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NewSong's 'Innocent Man' reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus, emphasizing His sinless sacrifice and the believer's resulting justification. The lyrics contrast Pilate's declaration of Jesus' innocence with the crowd's demand for crucifixion, then celebrate that through Christ's innocent blood, believers are made innocent and free. The song underscores the exchange of guilt for grace, portraying Jesus' death as the final payment for sin. It is a worshipful meditation on the cross, salvation, and the transformative power of God's love.
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How could an innocent Man
Shed His innocent blood
For a sinner like me
How could He hang on the cross
Paying all of my cost
What kind of love could this be
I couldn't do it myself
Die for somebody else
But He was willing to die
For love crucified
Innocent blood of an innocent Man
His perfect life, a perfect plan
Each innocent drop eternity spans
Because of His innocent blood
I'm an innocent man
I'm an innocent, innocent man
I'm an innocent, innocent man
I'm an innocent, innocent man
I'm an innocent, innocent man
I'm an innocent, innocent man
I am an innocent man
"I find no fault with this Man
I'm gonna wash my hands"
Pilate decreed
But they yelled "Crucify!
Let the King of the Jews die
And Barabbas be freed"
Then up to Calvary's hill
They led the Man to be killed
And hanging there on the tree
He died so I could be free
Innocent blood of an innocent Man
His perfect life, a perfect plan
Each innocent drop eternity spans
Because of His innocent blood
I'm an innocent man
I'm an innocent, innocent man
I'm an innocent, innocent man
I'm an innocent, innocent man
I'm an innocent, innocent man, ooh...
The final sacrifice for all sin has been made
By His innocent blood, my debt has been paid
Innocent man, innocent man
(I'm a free man)
Innocent man, innocent man
Yes, I am, oh, I am
I am an innocent man
I'm an innocent, innocent man
I'm an innocent, innocent man
I'm an innocent, innocent man
I'm an innocent, innocent man
Innocent man
(I'm a free man)
Innocent man
I am an innocent man
I am an innocent man!