Third single from his 2019 album The Story’s Not Over, “Should’ve Been Me” is such an important song for the Christian singer-songwriter Jeremy Camp, as he has conceived it as an anthem of liberation from sins and pains, as well as a pure act of gratitude for God’s mercy.
These powerful and joyful...
[Verse 1]
It should've been me with arms open
It should've been me that was torn
It should've been me, I was broken
It should've been me, it should've been me
[Pre-Chorus]
Mercy, mercy, heard my cry
Mercy, mercy, saved my life
[Chorus]
You carried all of my burdens
You took 'em all to that grave
I know You didn't deserve it
But You took my place
You traded hope for my hurting
You bore the weight of my shame
I know You didn't deserve it
And I know it should've been me
I can't believe it
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh
[Verse 2]
It should've been me in the darkness
It should've been me that felt the pain
It should've been me brokenhearted
It should've been, oh, it should've been me
But I'm free
[Chorus]
You carried all of my burdens
You took 'em all to that grave
I know You didn't deserve it
But You took my place
You traded hope for my hurting
You bore the weight of my shame
I know You didn't deserve it
And I know it should've been me
Oh-oh, oh-oh
I can't believe it (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
Oh-oh, oh-oh
I can't believe it (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
[Bridge]
No longer dirty, no longer afraid
I am no captive, I am no slave
No longer guilty, no longer in chains
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, I'm free
[Chorus]
You carried all of my burdens
You took 'em all to that grave
I know You didn't deserve it
But You took my place
You traded hope for my hurting
You bore the weight of my shame
I know You didn't deserve it
And I know it should've been me
Oh-oh, oh-oh
And I know it should've been me (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
Oh-oh, oh-oh
It should've been, it should've been me (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
Oh-oh, oh-oh
It should've been, it should've been me (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
Oh-oh, oh-oh
It should've been, it should've been me (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
I can't believe it
Should’ve Been Me was written by Colby Wedgeworth & Hank Bentley & Jeremy Camp.
Should’ve Been Me was produced by Colby Wedgeworth.
Jeremy Camp released Should’ve Been Me on Fri Aug 02 2019.
While I was writing “Should’ve Been Me”, I was struck by the gratitude for what God had done in carrying my burdens. The freedom and joy welled up inside of me, and the song became a dance party. I hope you enjoy it!
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