Residue
Jason Nelson Lyrics


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Take me to the water
Body going under
And when I come up
I can feel the sun shining on my face
And like a janitor You got me cleaned up
You made me a believer
The black mark on my soul has been erased
And now that I've been with You
I've got a new set of rules
I can see the old me is through
There's no residue

I'm close enough to hear You (close enough to hear You)
Through Your word I'm made new
All of my mistakes have been washed away
Forever changed
And like a baby, I'm taking new steps
And if I fall I know You're right there
I'm holding on as You're leading me
The right way

And now that I've been with You
I've got a new set of rules
I can see the old me is through
There's no residue

'Cause You wash away, wash away
You wash away, wash away, yeah
You make me new
You leave no residue
You wash away, wash away
You wash away, wash away, yeah
You make me new
You leave no residue

And oh, Lord
As I gaze into Your beauty
I'm made whole, Lord
In the fullness of Your presence
I take hold, Lord
As the weight of sin is lifted from my soul
And You exchange my shame for joy

When I'm with You
I've got a new set of rules
I can see the old me is through
You leave no residue (no residue)

'Cause You wash away, wash away
You wash away, wash away, yeah
You make me new
You leave no residue
You wash away, wash away
You wash away, wash away, yeah
You make me new
You leave no residue





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Residue by Jason Nelson highlight the transformative power of God's love and mercy. The singer speaks of being cleansed and made anew by going to the water, a symbol of baptism and renewal in the Christian faith. He declares that his old self is gone and there is no residue of past mistakes or sins. The song encourages listeners to hold on to God's leading and guidance, trusting Him to make them new and leave no trace of their past.


The lyrics also speak of the beauty and fullness of God's presence, and how being in His presence brings wholeness and joy. The singer declares that he takes hold of this wholeness as the weight of sin is lifted from his soul, and he exchanges shame for joy. The song overall is a message of hope and forgiveness, reminding listeners that no matter what mistakes or sins they may have made, they can always turn to God for a fresh start and a new beginning.


Line by Line Meaning

Take me to the water
I want to be baptized or cleansed in water as a symbol of my commitment to God.


Body going under
As I sink beneath the water, I am letting go of my old self and committing to a new life with God.


And when I come up
As I rise from the water, I am reborn and renewed in faith.


I can feel the sun shining on my face
The warmth of the sun represents the love and grace of God shining upon me, and I am filled with joy.


And like a janitor You got me cleaned up
Just like a janitor who cleans up a mess, God has cleansed me of my sins and given me a fresh start.


You made me a believer
Through your grace and love, you have helped me to believe in your teachings and to dedicate myself to living a faithful life.


The black mark on my soul has been erased
Through your forgiveness and mercy, my past sins have been wiped clean, and I am forgiven.


And now that I've been with You
After dedicating myself to God, I have a newfound sense of purpose and faith.


I've got a new set of rules
My commitment to God has given me a new set of guidelines on how to live my life, based on His teachings.


I can see the old me is through
I have let go of my past self and am embracing my new life as a faithful believer.


There's no residue
I have left my old life and sins behind, and there is no trace or remaining influence of them.


I'm close enough to hear You (close enough to hear You)
Through prayer and meditation, I am able to hear God's voice and guidance in my life.


Through Your word I'm made new
By reading and studying God's teachings, I am able to renew and transform my thinking and behavior.


All of my mistakes have been washed away
Through God's forgiveness and love, my past errors and missteps have been cleansed and redeemed.


Forever changed
My encounter with God has transformed me permanently and given me a new perspective on life.


And like a baby, I'm taking new steps
Just like a child learning to walk, I am exploring and discovering my new life as a believer in God.


And if I fall I know You're right there
Even when I stumble or fail in my faith, I can rely on God's grace and support to lift me up and guide me forward.


I'm holding on as You're leading me
I am trusting in God's guidance and direction as I navigate my new life as a believer.


The right way
I am following God's path and staying on the right track in my journey of faith.


You make me new
God's love and grace have transformed me into a new person, spiritually and morally.


You leave no residue
After cleansing me of my sins, God has left no lasting trace or negative impact of my past mistakes.


As I gaze into Your beauty
In contemplating God's wonder and majesty, I am reminded of His love and grace that sustains me.


I'm made whole, Lord
Through my faith in God, I am filled with a sense of inner wholeness and completeness.


In the fullness of Your presence
When I am fully focused on God and His teachings, I feel His presence and support in my life.


I take hold, Lord
I am claiming God's love and guidance for myself and making it an active part of my life.


As the weight of sin is lifted from my soul
Through God's grace and mercy, the burden of my past sins has been lifted from me, and I am free to live a new life.


And You exchange my shame for joy
Instead of feeling ashamed or guilty, I am filled with joy and gratitude for God's forgiveness and love.




Lyrics © Missing Link Music
Written by: Jason Nelson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Ash-rn5fv

Psalm 105:15 ❤

Age 9, I got baptized in the name of the father, son, and holy ghost.

It's 2022 and I'm getting rebaptized in Jesus Christ... ❤

Cause you wash away... yeah, you made me new...

You leave no residue.



@KirbyDTrim

I really like this song from since I heard it. The opening line: “Take me to the water” immediately took me back to baptism. The ‘purging’ ‘cleansing’ theme of this message had me hooked. I love how this video ends with baptism. That’s pretty rad!  


“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.”

‭‭Acts‬ ‭2:38-39‬ ‭KJV‬‬


“Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)”

‭‭Acts‬ ‭8:15-16‬ ‭KJV‬‬


 “Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”

Romans‬ ‭6:3-4‬ ‭KJV‬‬



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@princessdianna8032

Just got baptized on Saturday as soon as went into my car this song came on I couldn’t believe it God is good.

@jwall8880

Glory

@BoldLion

My Mom loves Gospel! She just heard this this morning and just sent it yo me LOVE IT!! Please keep honoring Jesus! Don't mix with the world! 🥰🤗

@tabothacrutcher6867

On replay all day!! Thank you, Jesus for washing all of my sins away and forgiving me!!!🙌🏽☝🏽👑😭😭😭

@sandythrelkeld4280

I just heard this from 2 years ago. I'm telling you, THIS SONG CAME RIGHT ON TIME!!!!! I NEEDED TO HEAR THIS, THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!

@jonathanw8461

Let me say this....... BLESS THE NAME OF JESUS!!!!!

@tooblessed573

Amen

@antoinette_praiser8758

@@tooblessed573 Hallelujah!!!

@22coconut

Amen‼️

@zaniyrahmarie

AMEN 🙏🏽🙏🏽 !

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