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You First
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Jul 13, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Riley Clemmons' song 'Run to You First' is about finding grace and forgiveness in God, which transforms her perspective on herself. She sings about no longer feeling burdened by her mistakes because God's love sees beyond her scars to her soul. The lyrics emphasize running to God first in every situation, whether at her best or worst, and learning that she doesn't have to earn His love. The song conveys a message of unconditional love and acceptance, encouraging listeners to turn to God as their first response.
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If something's different about me
You spin a switch in my demeanor
And if you ask me why I'm changing
I found my life when I found grace that is amazing
Now all I feel is a feeling where you've been forgiven
A weight off my shoulders, no longer something missing
I should have come sooner but I'm here with You now
Watching my walls falling down
I love how You love me at my best or worst
So that's why I'm running, I'm always running to You first
I got scars but You call 'em beautiful
'Cause I've been looking at my skin
But You've been looking at my soul
I love how You love me when I can't love me
So I'm gonna run to You first (run to You first)
I'm gonna run to You first (run to You first)
What do You see in my reflection?
Why can't I get it out together?
A million miles from perfection but You say
I'm right here and I'll be right here forever
Now all I feel is a feeling where you've been forgiven
A weight off my shoulders, no longer something missing
I should have come sooner but I'm here with You now
Watching my walls falling down, yeah
I love how You love me at my best or worst
So that's why I'm running, I'm always running to You first
I got scars but You call 'em beautiful
'Cause I've been looking at my skin
But You've been looking at my soul
I love how You love me when I can't love me
So I'm gonna run to You first (run to You first)
I'm gonna run to You first (run to You first)
I know I'm not perfect but You say I'm worth it
So I'm gonna run to You, I'm gonna run to You first
I'm finally learning, I don't have to earn it
So I'm gonna run to You, I'm gonna run to You
First!
First!
First!
I'm gonna run to You, I'm gonna run...
I love how You love me at my best or worst
So that's why I'm running, I'm always running to You first
I got scars but You call 'em beautiful
'Cause I've been looking at my skin
But You've been looking at my soul
I love how You love me when I can't love me
So I'm gonna run to You first (run to You first)
I'm gonna run to You first (run to You first)
Run to You first