Behind The Song: Matthew West Shares The Heart Behind His Single “Mended”

This week’s featured song story comes to us from Matthew West. We’re excited to share with you the amazing story behind his powerful single “Mended.”

Click on the video interview below to hear Matthew West share the full story and meaning behind this powerful track, and scroll down to listen and read the full lyrics of the song.

From the album Never Live Forever.

“Mended” Lyrics

How many times can one heart break? / It was never supposed to be this way
Look in the mirror, but you find someone you never thought you’d be

Oh, but I can still recognize / The one I love in your tear stained eyes
I know you might not see him now, so lift your eyes to me

When you see broken beyond repair / I see healing beyond belief
When you see too far gone / I see one step away from home

When you see nothing but damaged goods / I see something good in the making
I’m not finished yet / When you see wounded, I see mended

You see your worst mistake / But I see the price I paid
There’s nothing you could ever do, to lose what grace has won

So hold on, it’s not the end / No, this is where love’s work begins
I’m making all things new / And I will make a miracle of you

When you see broken beyond repair / I see healing beyond belief
When you see too far gone / I see one step away from home

When you see nothing but damaged goods / I see something good in the making
I’m not finished yet / When you see wounded, I see mended

I see my child, my beloved / The new creation you’re becoming
You see the scars from when you fell / But I see the stories they will tell

You see worthless, I see priceless / You see pain, but I see a purpose
You see unworthy, undeserving / But I see you through eyes of mercy

When you see broken beyond repair / I see healing beyond belief
You’re not too far gone / You’re one step away from home

When you see nothing but damaged goods / I see something good in the making
I’m not finished yet, no / When you see wounded, I see mended

Ooh, I see mended / Woah, oh I see mended
I’m not finished yet / When you see wounded, I see mended