Just Another Birthday

 

(Mark Hall, Tom Douglas)

Sixteen finds me
Blowing out candles and making wishes
And all around me
Is everyone but the one I’m wishing for
And he sent me flowers
And gift-wrapped excuses
From a daddy whose daughter
Wants to see him again

And I know, I know
It’s just another birthday
But I guess I thought
This would be the one
When he would call me, see me
Hold me and free me
But it’s just another birthday

And I’ll be fine
I’ll be fine

Nineteen finds me
And I’m wild-eyed and wide open
I gave myself away to love
But backseat promises fade like a mist
I’m screaming at the midnight air
Everyone hears me but I don’t care
My heart’s clenched just like a fist
‘Cause, people, I didn’t ask for any of this

And I’m not fine
I’m not fine

In the company of strangers
In a cold and sterile room
All alone with a child inside me
And I don’t know what to do
Jesus, can You hear me
Come and heal my brokenness
Put the pieces back together
And be a Father to the fatherless

Twenty-one finds me
Blowing out candles and making wishes
And all around me
My barefoot princess twirls and sings
It’s so amazing
Looking back at all God’s brought us through
You are my happy birthday
And you were born to break the chains

Now I know, I know
It’s not just another birthday
‘Cause I’m here, she’s here
And look how far we’ve come
Since you’ve called me, saw me
Held me and freed me
Thank you, Lord, for another birthday
And we’ll be fine
We’ll be fine

© 2011 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing / Tomdouglasmusic (BMI) All rights on behalf of Sony/ATV Tree Publishing and Tomdouglasmusic administered by Sony/ATV. / My Refuge Music (BMI) (adm. at EMICMGPublishing.com)

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Come To The Well
Release Date:
October 18, 2011 - 4:21pm

Comments

Submitted by Kerry (not verified) on October 3, 2011 - 7:09pm

Heard this song at the concert in Redmond WA, It touched me deep inside. Thank you for my father is my heavenly father!

Submitted by Lorie (not verified) on October 3, 2011 - 11:43pm

I volunteer at my local crisis pregnancy center and I have to tell you that this song has really touched me. I'm sure it will touch many other people, too!

Submitted by Courtney (not verified) on October 9, 2011 - 10:54pm

I remember sitting on the swing outside of my grandma's house on my eighth birthday praying, and waiting for my father to show up, but for the umpteenth time I was disappointed yet again. Later in life, I too gave myself away to backseat promises, filled with regret over the choices I had made. Now as my baby boy grows inside of me and my birthday approaches in a few weeks, I thank the Lord for being a father to the fatherless and for another birthday.

I also want to thank Casting Crowns for such a meaningful song to me!

Submitted by Alaecia Brown (not verified) on October 17, 2011 - 3:06pm

I heard this song on October 14th in Nashville TN and it litterally gave me chills and made me cry!! Very touching song and it has become one of my favorite songs!! :D <3

Submitted by Angela (not verified) on October 23, 2011 - 11:09pm

I came to the Greensboro concert, and when you described this song I knew what was going to happen... I balled my eyes out while listening to this song, and it started with first note.
When I was 21 I got pregnant. Before I knew for sure that I was I prayed to God about it. Not that I wouldn't be but that If I was I would try and raise my child to know Him, love Him & trust Him. That I would try my best to have him/her in church whenever it was possible. I'm sometimes am sad that my daughter doesn't know her dad (or know he even exists) but I'm so proud to say that she knows who her Heavenly Father is! And that with Him... with him we will be fine! These days it makes me so proud to hear my 8 year old daughter say "Mom, I love you more than anyone.. except God"

Submitted by Kendra (not verified) on November 30, 2011 - 8:31pm

I heard this song and video at the Knoxville concert. When will the video be release? This song represents my testimony and I would love to have the video.

Submitted by Susanna (not verified) on January 30, 2012 - 3:28pm

I heard this at Connect in Sevierville, TN for the first time. I cried the entire time. My father died when I was young and realizing that God is the Father to the fatherless was a huge part of my salvation. I think this is a beautiful song that can speak to so many with different stories.

Submitted by Michella (not verified) on February 7, 2012 - 6:53pm

I hear this song on Klove radio station a lot. I grew up not knowing my biological father. My mom married my step dad when I was 6. When I turned 15 I tried to find my dad. I'm not 17 and I haven't seen my dad in a year and a half except to pick up my brother and sister from his house to hang out with them a couple of months ago. When I get married my heavenly father will walk me down the aisle or my grandfather will. They are the best and only fathers I've ever known! And they are perfect for me

Submitted by Callie (not verified) on March 6, 2012 - 3:03pm

One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands!

Submitted by Laura Kroger (not verified) on August 8, 2012 - 1:07pm

This song pierced my soul and brought a flood of tears. Beautiful! I sang last year at a fall women's retreat, and shared how not having a father affected me, and how powerful it has been for God to fill that space for me now, and hold me. Thank you!

Submitted by keely tibbetts (not verified) on August 8, 2012 - 6:17pm

i love this song