Reckless Love
Steffany Gretzinger, Bethel Music, Steffany Frizzell-Gretzinger
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Before I spoke a word You were singing over me You have been so, so Good to me Before I took a breath You breathed Your life in me You have been so, so Kind to me Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God Oh, it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the ninety-nine And I couldn't earn it And I don't deserve it Still You give yourself away Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God When I was your foe, still Your love fought for me You have been so, so Good to me, yeah When I felt no worth You paid it all for me, yes you did You have been so, so Kind to me Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God Oh, it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the ninety-nine And I couldn't earn it And I don't deserve it Still You give yourself away Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God I feel it this morning I feel it this morning Your love is all around me, ooh oh There's no shadow You won't light up Mountain You won't climb up Coming after me There's no wall You won't kick down No lie You won't tear down Coming after me There's no shadow You won't light up Mountain You won't climb up Oh I know There's no wall You won't kick down Lie You won't tear down Coming after me There's no shadow You won't light up Mountain You won't climb up Coming after me There's no wall You won't kick down Lie You won't tear down Coming after me There's no shadow You won't light up Mountain You won't climb up Coming after me There's no wall You won't kick down Lie You won't tear down Coming after me Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God, oh Oh, it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the ninety-nine And I couldn't earn it And I don't deserve it Still You give yourself away Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God, ooh oh yeah [?] I feel confidence rising in the room But you notice how deep he loves You would stop at nothing, you would stop at nothing, no, no, no, no You're relentless There's no shadow There's no shadow You won't light up Mountain You won't climb up Coming after me There's no wall You won't kick down Lie You won't tear down Coming after me There's no shadow You won't light up Mountain You won't climb up Coming after me, I know, I know There's no wall You won't kick down Lie You won't tear down Oh sing it like you know it There's no shadow You won't light up Mountain You won't climb up Coming after me, no, no There's no wall You won't kick down Lie You won't tear down Coming after me, no There's no shadow You won't light up Mountain You won't climb up Coming after me There's no wall You won't kick down Lie You won't tear down Coming after me (you're confident) There's no shadow You won't light up Mountain You won't climb up Coming after me [?] There's no wall You won't kick down Lie You won't tear down Coming after me (there's no shadow) There's no shadow You won't light up Mountain You won't climb up Coming after me There's no wall You won't kick down Lie You won't tear down Coming after me Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God, oh Oh, it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the ninety-nine And I couldn't earn it And I don't deserve it Still You give yourself away Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God Overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God Oh, it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the ninety-nine And I couldn't earn it And I don't deserve it Still You give yourself away Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God Your banner over us is love Let the enemy read it Let the enemy see it Your banner over us is love Oh, we're here to feast, let 'em watch us eat Your banner over us is love While your people feast, let the enemy watch us eat Your banner over us is love
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Written by: Caleb Culver, Cory Asbury, Ran Jackson
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10 facts about this song
Record Label"Reckless Love" was published under the banner of Bethel Music, a worship ministry that was formed as an extension of Bethel Church located in Redding, California.
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SongwriterCory Asbury is the composer and vocalist of "Reckless Love". A key member of Bethel Music, Asbury has been lauded for penning this contemporary Christian chart-topper.
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Release DateThe song was initially released on October 27, 2017, as the lead single from Asbury's second studio album, also titled 'Reckless Love'.
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Chart Performance"Reckless Love" was not just popular among Christian circles, it was a commercial hit as well. The song debuted at No.32 on the US Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart and eventually reached No.1, making it Cory Asbury's first No.1 hit on the chart.
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Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove AwardsIn 2018, "Reckless Love" won the Song of the Year award at the GMA Dove Awards. This is a significant award in Christian music, which further amplified the song and Cory Asbury’s influence in this genre.
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Song InspirationThe song is inspired by the parable of the lost sheep in the Bible. Asbury mentioned in interviews that the main theme of the song is the immense, overwhelming love of God that chases us down no matter how far we stray.
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Cover VersionsThe song's popularity has spurred numerous covers by prominent Christian artists like Israel Houghton and Michael W. Smith. It has also been translated and performed in various languages around the world.
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ControversyDespite its popularity, the song has also stirred some controversy within Christian circles mainly due to the word "reckless" to describe God's love. Some believe it might convey a negative perception of God. However, Asbury defended its use, explaining it embodies the notion that God's love defies human understanding.
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Cory Asbury's BreakFollowing the success of "Reckless Love," Asbury took a year-long sabbatical to focus on his family and personal spiritual development. The song's success had brought intense scrutiny that he felt he needed to step away from for a while.
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CertificationIn 2019, "Reckless Love" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating it had sold over one million units. This is a rare feat for a Christian music song.
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