Behind The Song: Cody Carnes Shares The Heart Behind His Song “Run To The Father”

This week’s featured song story comes to us from Cody Carnes. We’re excited to share with you the story behind his song “Run To The Father.”

“This song is really just about any moment that you need to run to the father. Yes it can be about salvation that’s a big part of the song, but it’s also just about needing God everyday. So many times we want to run away from God but the reality is that God has open arms. He’s a loving father. He’s kind. He’s a healer. He’s a surgeon. He’s a friend.” – Cody Carnes

Click on the video below to hear Cody Carnes share the story. Scroll down to listen and read the full lyrics of the song.

“Run To The Father” – Single.

“Run To The Father” Lyrics

I’ve carried a burden
For too long on my own
I wasn’t created
To bear it alone
I hear Your invitation
To let it all go

Yeah I see it now
I’m laying it down
And I know that I need You

I run to the Father
I fall into grace
I’m done with the hiding
No reason to wait
My heart needs a surgeon
My soul needs a friend
So I’ll run to the Father
Again and again
And again and again
Oh, oh, oh

You saw my condition
Had a plan from the start
Your Son for redemption
The price for my heart
And I don’t have a context
For that kind of love

I don’t understand
I can’t comprehend
All I know is I need You

I run to the Father
I fall into grace
I’m done with the hiding
No reason to wait
My heart needs a surgeon
My soul needs a friend
So I’ll run to the Father
Again and again
And again and again
Oh, oh, again and again
And again and again
Oh, oh

My heart has been in Your sights
Long before my first breath
Running into Your arms
Is running to life from death
And I feel this rush deep in my chest
Your mercy is calling out
Just as I am You pull me in
And I know I need You now

I run to the Father
I fall into grace
I’m done with the hiding
No reason to wait
My heart needs a surgeon
My soul needs a friend
So I’ll run to the Father
Again and again
I run to the Father
I fall into grace
I’m done with the hiding
No reason to wait
And my heart found a surgeon
My soul found a friend
So I’ll run to the Father
Again and again
And again and again
Oh, oh, again and again
And again and again
Oh, oh, oh
Again and again