Secular Songs for Jesus

[john1513]

I’m not a perfect person
There’s many things I wish I didn’t do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I’ve found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

I’m sorry that I hurt you
It’s something I must live with every day
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That’s why I need you to hear

I’ve found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

• Hoobastank, The Reason

 

[john1513]

Sugarland, Stuck Like Glue:

Absolutely no one that knows me better
No one that can make me feel so good
How did we stay so long together?
When everybody, everybody said we never would
And just when I, I start to think they’re right
That love has died…

[Chorus]
There you go making my heart beat again,
Heart beat again,
Heart beat again
There you go making me feel like a kid
Won’t you do it and do it one time?
There you go pulling me right back in,
Right back in,
Right back in
And I know-oo I’m never letting this go-ooo

I’m stuck on you
Stuck like glue
You and me baby we’re stuck like glue
Stuck like glue
You and me baby we’re stuck like glue

Some days I don’t feel like trying
Some days you know I wanna just give up
When it doesn’t matter who’s right, fight about it all night
Had enough
You give me that look
“I’m sorry baby let’s make up”
You do that thing that makes me laugh
And just like that…

[Chorus]
There you go making my heart beat again,
Heart beat again,
Heart beat again
There you go making me feel like a kid
Won’t you do it and do it one time
There you go pulling me right back in,
Right back in,
Right back in
And I know-oo I’m never letting this go-ooo

I’m stuck on you
Stuck like glue
You and me baby we’re stuck like glue
Stuck like glue
You and me baby were stuck like glue

 

[john1513]

Part of my inspiration for those who are confused or troubled:

 

[Coatimundi]

“Drop kick me, Jesus, through the goalposts of life” was a modest country-music hit back in the mid 1970s. It was sung by Bobby Bare, and written by Paul Craft.

*Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goal posts of life
End over end, neither left nor to right
Straight through the heart of them, righteous up rights
Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goal posts of life

Make me, oh, make me, Lord, more than I am
Make me a piece in Your master game plan
Free from the earthly temptation below
I’ve got the will, Lord, if You got the toe


Bring on the brothers who’ve gone on before
And all of the sisters who’ve knocked on your door
All the departed, dear, loved ones of mine
Stick 'em up front in the offensive line



Yeah, dropkick me, Jesus, through the goal posts of life
End over end, neither left nor to right
*

 

[john1513]

Kelly Clarkson, Miss Independent:

So, by keeping her heart protected
She’d never ever feel rejected
Little Miss Apprehensive
I said ooh, she fell in love

(Chorus)
What is this feeling taking over?
Thinking no one could open the door
Surprise! Its time to feel whats real

What happened to Miss Independent?
No longer need to be defensive
Goodbye, old you, when love is true

Miss Guarded-heart
Miss Play-it-smart
Miss If-you-wanna-use-that-line-you-better-not-start, no

But she miscalculated
She didn’t want to end up jaded
And this miss decided not to miss out on true love

So, by changing her misconceptions
She went in a new direction
And found inside she felt a connection
She fell in love

(Chorus)

When Miss Independent walked away
No time for love that came her way
She looked in the mirror and thought today
What happened to Miss No-longer-afraid?

It took some time for her to see
How beautiful love could truly be
No more talk of, “Why cant that be me?”
Im so glad I finally see

(Chorus)

 

[john1513]

Colbie Caillat, Realize:

Take time to realize
That your warmth is crashing down on me
Take time to realize that I am on your side
Didn’t I, didn’t I tell you

But I can’t spell it out for you
No, it’s never gonna be that simple
No, I can’t spell it out for you

If you just realize what I just realized
Then we’d be perfect for each other and we’ll never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We’d never have to wonder if we missed out on each other now

Take time to realize, oh, oh, I’m on your side
Didn’t I, didn’t I tell you
Take time to realize,This all can pass you by…
didn’t I tell you.

But I can’t spell it out for you
No, it’s never gonna be that simple
No, I can’t spell it out for you

If you just realize what I just realized
Then we’d be perfect for each other and we’ll never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We’d never have to wonder if we missed out on each other

 

[john1513]

Alanis Morissette - You Already Won Me Over

(chorus)
You’ve already won me over in spite of me
Don’t be alarmed if I fall head over feet
Don’t be surprised if I love you for all that you are
I couldn’t help it
It’s all your fault

Your love is think and it swallowed me whole
You’re so much braver than I gave you credit for
That’s not lip service

(repeat chorus)

You are the bearer of unconditional things
You held your breath and the door for me
Thanks for your patience

…What took me so long

I’ve never felt this healthy before
I’ve never wanted something rational
I am aware now
I am aware now

 

[john1513]

Gary Allan - Her Man

I’m gonna change my way of doin’ things around here
Well I’m turning over a new leaf, gonna get myself in gear
'Cause I’ve got a woman who’s better than most,
and I’ve made a mess of her plans.
Starting today all I’m gonna be is her man.

‘Cause I’ve been a wild catter, and a go go getter
Been an S.O.B. right down to the letter.
I’ve had misadventures, I’ve even got pictures
I’m even more than I can stand.
But startin’ today all I’m gonna be is her man.

I’m gonna give it all back, ‘cause all I’ve done is take
Well I’ve put her on the back burner while I was out on the make
But I’ve got a woman who’s good enough to give me
A second chance again
And startin’ today all I’m gonna be is her man

 

[Bobby_Jim]

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen - the song can be taken both in terms of a romantic relationship, and a relationship with God (although Cohen, being Jewish, was probably not thinking about Jesus when he wrote it.)

I did my best, it wasn’t much
I couldn’t feel, so I tried to touch
I’ve told the truth, I didn’t come to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I’ll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah

 

[Bobby_Jim]

And another one that you can think of as being both about a romantic relationship, and relationship with God.

"The Search Is Over" - Survivor

…

Can we last forever
Will we fall apart
At times it’s so confusing
The questions of the heart
You followed me through changes
And patiently you’d wait
'Till I came to my senses through
Some miracle of fate

I was living for a dream
Loving for a moment
Taking on the world
That was just my style
Now I look into your eyes
I can see forever
The search is over
You were with me all the while
…

 

[john1513]

Hunter Hayes, I Want Crazy:

"Cause love don’t know what distance is…

But I don’t want good
And I don’t want good enough
I want can’t sleep can’t breath without your love…
It Doesn’t make sense to anybody else
Who cares if you’re all I think about
I’ve searched the world and I know now
It ain’t bad if you ain’t lost your mind

Yeah I don’t want easy
I want crazy"

 

[John_Lazarus]

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen - the song can be taken both in terms of a romantic relationship, and a relationship with God (although Cohen, being Jewish, was probably not thinking about Jesus when he wrote it.)

I did my best, it wasn’t much
I couldn’t feel, so I tried to touch
I’ve told the truth, I didn’t come to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I’ll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah

You never know. Cohen’s spirituality always struck me as being a tad eclectic. His first song, “Suzanne”, has a whole stanza about Jesus:

And Jesus was a sailor
When he walked upon the water
And he spent a long time watching
From his lonely wooden tower
And when he knew for certain
Only drowning men could see him
He said “All men will be sailors then
Until the sea shall free them”
But he himself was broken
Long before the sky would open
Forsaken, almost human
He sank beneath your wisdom like a stone

 

[John_Lazarus]

“Let My Love Open The Door”
Album: Empty Glass (1980)
Pete Townshend

When people keep repeating
That you’ll never fall in love
When everybody keeps retreating
But you can’t seem to get enough

Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
To your heart

When everything feels all over
Everybody seems unkind
I’ll give you a four leaf clover
Take all worry out of your mind

Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
To your heart

I have the only key to your heart
I can stop you falling apart
Try today, you’ll find this way
Come on and give me a chance to say

Let my love open the door, it’s all I’m living for
Release yourself from misery
There’s only one thing gonna set you free
That’s my love, that’s my love

When tragedy befalls you
Don’t let it drag you down
Love can cure your problems
You’re so lucky I’m around

Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
To your heart

 

[John_Lazarus]

“I’ll Stand By You”
Album: * Last of the Independents* (1994)
The Pretenders

Oh, why you look so sad?
Tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now
Don’t be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
'cause I’ve seen the dark side too
When the night falls on you
You don’t know what to do
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less

I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Won’t let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you

So if you’re mad, get mad
Don’t hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
Hey, what you got to hide?
I get angry too
Well I’m a lot like you
When you’re standing at the crossroads
And don’t know which path to choose
Let me come along
'cause even if you’re wrong

I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Won’t let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I’ll never desert you
I’ll stand by you

And when…
When the night falls on you, baby
You’re feeling all alone
You won’t be on your own

I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Won’t let nobody hurt you

I’ll stand by you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I’ll never desert you
I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Won’t let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you
Won’t let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you

 

[John_Lazarus]

“You’re My Best Friend” (extract)
Album: *You’re My Best Friend *(1975)
Don Williams
Written by: Wayland Holyfield

When I need hope and inspiration
You’re always strong when I’m tired and weak
I could search this whole world over
You’ll still be everything that I need.

You’re my bread when I’m hungry
You’re my shelter from troubled winds
You’re my anchor in life’s ocean
But most of all you’re my best friend.

 

[john1513]

In honor of Sister Cristina Scuccia:

No One, Alicia Keys

I just want you close
Where you can stay forever
You can be sure
That it will only get better
You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don’t worry 'cause
Everything is gonna be alright
People keep talking
They can say what they like
But all I know is everything is gonna be alright

No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I’m feeling
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you,

 

[john1513]

Come and Get It, Selena Gomez

You ain’t gotta worry, it’s an open invitation
I’ll be sittin’ right here, real patient
All day, all night, I’ll be waitin’ standby
Can’t stop because I love it, hate the way I love you
All day, all night, maybe I’m addicted for life, no lie.

I’m not too shy to show I love you, I got no regrets.
I love you much, too much to hide you, this love ain’t finished yet.
This love ain’t finished yet…

 

[john1513]

She Will Be Loved, Maroon 5

I don’t mind spending every day
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
And she will be loved…

It’s not always rainbows and butterflies
It’s compromise that moves us along, yeah
My heart is full and my door’s always open
You come anytime you want, yeah…

I know where you hide alone in your car
Know all of the things that make you who you are
I know that goodbye means nothing at all
Comes back and begs me to catch her every time she falls

 

[Maria65]

I love Mariah Carey’s song “Make It Happen.” I can really relate to it!

“Make It Happen”

Not more than three short years ago
I was abandoned and alone
Without a penny to my name
So very young and so afraid
No proper shoes upon my feet
Sometimes I couldn’t even eat
I often cried myself to sleep
But still I had to keep on going
Never knowing if I could take it
If I would make it through the night
I held on to my faith
I struggled and I prayed
And now I’ve found my way

[Chorus:]
If you believe in yourself enough
And know what you want
You’re gonna make it happen
Make it happen
And if you get down on your knees at night
And pray to the Lord
He’s gonna make it happen
Make it happen

I know life can be so tough
And you feel like giving up
But you must be strong
Baby just hold on
You’ll never find the answers
If you throw your life away
I used to feel the way you do
Still I had to keep on going
Never knowing if I could take it
If I would make it through the night
I held on to my faith
I struggled and I prayed
And now I’ve finally found my way

[Chorus]

I once was lost
But now I’m found
I got my feet
On solid ground
Thank you Lord
If you believe
Within your soul
Just hold on tight
And don’t let go
You can make it
Make it happen

 

[john1513]

Imagine Dragons - Demons

When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It’s where my demons hide
It’s where my demons hide
Don’t get too close
It’s dark inside
It’s where my demons hide
It’s where my demons hide…

Your eyes, they shine so bright
I want to save their light
I can’t escape this now
Unless you show me how