Lauren Daigle – Loyal

For those who have lived under a rock these past few years, Lauren Daigle is an American Contemporary Christian and Pop artist whose popularity exploded since her single, Light of the World, released in 2013.  She released three albums, including:

• How Can It Be (2015)
• Behold: A Christmas Collection (2016)
• Look Up Child (2018)

Throughout her career, Daigle racked up a whopping 23 American Music, Billboard Music, Grammy, and GMA Dove awards, with no signs of slowing down.

Also, check out my other 12 Lauren Daigle reviews and her Christmas song, Light of the World.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

Daigle speaks of “You”, whose love is unearned, promises Daigle cannot break, and nature doesn’t change.  They are her place of refuge where she will not be abandoned.  They see all her secrets, yet, their love for Daigle is unwavering.  All of these statements are qualities that belong to God, except for Daigle’s inability to break God’s promises.  This is true for all promises as only the promise-maker could possibly break it.

Score: 10/10

2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?

The entire song is Biblical.

Lyrics posted with permission.*

[Verse 1]

I could never earn Your heart
I could never reach that far

That is, God’s undeserved favor given to Daigle (Genesis 15:6, Exodus 33:19, Psalm 32:1-2, Romans 3:21-24, Romans 4:3-8, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:6-8, Romans 5:15-21, Romans 6:14, Romans 8:1-4, Romans 9:14-16, Romans 11:5-6, Galatians 2:21, Galatians 3:6, Galatians 5:4, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 2:4-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Titus 2:11, 1 Timothy 1:15-16, and James 2:23).

But You have pulled me close
You’ve never let me go
I’m safe forever in Your arms

God’s spiritual protection is for those who are His (Ruth 2:12, 2 Samuel 22:3-4, Psalm 3:3, Psalm 5:11, Psalm 18:30, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 32:7, Psalm 34:22, Psalm 41:2, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 57:1, Psalm 59:1, Psalm 61:3, Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 118:8, Psalm 121:7-8, Psalm 138:7, Proverbs 18:10, Proverbs 30:5, Nahum 1:7, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, and 1 John 5:18).

Your promises I can not break

Right, because only the promise-maker has the authority to break their promise.  Not that God has broken any of His.  He has kept them (Joshua 21:45, Joshua 23:14, 1 Kings 8:56, Romans 4:21, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Hebrews 10:23, and 2 Peter 3:9).  My point is, Daigle can’t break another’s promise, no matter who they are.

And I know You will never change

God is changeless in nature (Numbers 23:19, Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8, and James 1:17).

[Chorus]

Your love is, Your love is, Your love is loyal

That is, God is faithful (Numbers 23:19, Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalm 33:4, Psalm 91:4, Psalms 119:90, Lamentations 3:22-23, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 2 Timothy 2:13, Hebrews 10:23, 2 Peter 3:9, and 1 John 1:9).

Your love is, Your love is, Your love is loyal

Repeats line 1.

More faithful than the rising sun

See commentary on line 1.

This grace for me I can’t outrun

While Daigle cannot outrun God (Psalm 139:7-12), it’s debatable if she can walk away from God’s grace, particularly, between Calvinism and Arminianism.  The Calvinists would say that if Daible is regenerate, then this statement is correct.  God will not lose any who are His (Luke 10:20, John 10:28-30, Romans 8:30, Romans 8:38-39, and Ephesians 1:13).

The Armenians would disagree, concluding that Daigle could lose her salvation by walking away (Ezekiel 3:20, Ezekiel 18:24-26, Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 12:42-48, John 15:1-6, Acts 4:32 , Acts 5:1-11, Romans 1:28-32, Romans 11:13-23, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1 Corinthians 7:23, 1 Corinthians 9:27, 1 Corinthians 8:11, Galatians 5:4, 1 Timothy 1:18-20, Hebrews 3:12, Hebrews 10:26-31, Hebrews 10:38-39, James 5:19-20, 2 Peter 2:1, 2 Peter 2:20-22, 2 John 8-9, Revelation 2:4-5, Revelation 3:5, and Revelation 3:14-17).

I say that, from God’s perspective, if Daigle belongs to Him, then this statement is true.  From our perspective, we don’t know if Daigle belongs to God, thus, it’s possible for her to lose her faith.  However, Daigle sings these words about herself, so if she believes that she can’t outrun God’s grace, then who am I to judge?  The only way for Daigle to invalidate this statement is by forsaking her Christian faith.

Your love is, Your love is, Your love is loyal

Repeats line 1.

[Verse 2]

You are always there for me

This is correct, though based on God’s timing and not Daigle’s (2 Peter 3:9).

You listen every time I speak

God promises to hear us (1 John 5:14).

You look into my eyes
You see the things I hide

God knows everything about Daigle, including her dark past.  After all, God is omniscient (1 Kings 8:39, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Psalm 44:21, Psalm 139:4, Psalm 147:4-5, Isaiah 40:28, Matthew 10:30, John 16:30, John 21:17, Acts 1:24, Hebrews 4:13, and 1 John 3:20).

And say that You will never leave

God will not abandon Daigle (Deuteronomy 31:6, Joshua 1:8-9, 1 Chronicles 28:20, Psalm 118:6, Lamentations 3:22-23, and Hebrews 13:5-6).

Your promises I can not break
And I know You will never change

Repeats Verse 1, lines 6 and 7.

[Bridge]

When my world shakes
Your love remains unshaken
So constant, so perfect, unwavering
When my world falls
Your love remains unfailing

Though Daigle’s life is full of up’s and down’s, God’s love is everlasting (1 Chronicles 16:34, 2 Chronicles 5:13, 2 Chronicles 20:21, Psalm 89:2, Psalm 100:5, Psalm 106:1, Psalm 107:1, Psalm 117:1-2, Psalm 118:1-29, and Psalm 136:1-26, Lamentations 3:22-23, and Romans 8:38-39).  It does not fail (1 Corinthians 13:8).

So constant, so perfect, unwavering
So constant, so perfect, unwavering

Repeats line 3.

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

I’m uncertain if those outside Christianity will know that Daigle sings about God or a human lover.  It’s possible for unbelievers to reverse anthropomorphize attributes that belong to God onto humans, especially since Daigle did not explicitly identify “You” as God, Jesus, the Father, or Holy Spirit.  However, the word “grace” is often used in Christian circles, which might help them interpret similarly to my statements in section 1.  Especially if this song is sung in seeker-sensitive churches.

Score: 7/10

4. What does this song glorify?

It glorifies God, describing God through His attributes, including unchanging love, undeserved favor, and knowledge of Daigle’s past.

Score: 10/10

Closing Comments

Lauren Daigle’s Loyal is inspiring.  Unlike some Lauren Daigle songs I’ve reviewed, this one contains clear attributes of God, including His unaltered nature, constant love, and omniscience.  He is her refuge and will remain faithful to her.  These statements bring Him glory, even if unbelievers misinterpret them as a human lover.

I recommend this song for corporate worship.

Final Score: 9.5/10

Artist Info

Track: Loyal (listen to the song)

Artist: Lauren Daigle

Album: How Can It Be

Genre: Pop

Release Year: 2015

Duration: 4:30

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Updates:

03/25/2021 – Updated per repetition announcement.  I increased section 1’s score, raising the overall rating from 9/10 to 9.5/10.