Mosaic MSC – Fountain (I Am Good)

Starting in 1943 as the Bethel Baptist Church, thirty-five chartered members met at a rented store in Los Angeles, California.  They grew into a multi-site megachurch named Mosaic, with over sixty nationalities represented and consists mainly of young adults in their 20’s who work in the film industry, according to the Associated Press.  They also formed a band named “Mosaic MSC”.

In they released five albums and four EPs, including:

• MSC (Live from LA) (2015)
• Glory & Wonder (2016)
• Unknown (EP, 2017)
• Tiembla (Spanish, EP, 2017)
• Heaven (EP, 2018)
• HUMAN (2020)
• December (Ep, 2021)
• Ser Humano (Spanish, 2021)
• This Is How I Thank the Lord (2022)

They received three GMA Dove nominations in 2018 for their work on Tremble, but did not win.

Also, check out my review of Tremble.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

It describes the fountain of life (the Holy Spirit), who spiritually heals and captivates Mosaic MSC through His Word.  God declares them righteous, whose love, devotion, kindness, and power shows that they are wanted.  This alludes to, but does not directly describe, the cross.  They are a new creation.

I have two complaints against this song.  First, God’s light is not hazy.  It is pure, unveiled, and completely outshines darkness.  In Him, there is no shadow or variation.

Second, Mosaic MSC’s proclamation that they are worthy.  The word “grace” means “undeserved favor”.  Worthiness is about works righteousness.  When they say they are “worthy”, they are communicating that they have or show the qualities or abilities that merit recognition.  Yet, the sum of their works is filthy rags.  Their wages are death.  They are unworthy, just like the rest of us.

Score: 6/10

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

Most of this song is Scriptural, except for God’s hazy light (Verse 1) and our worthiness (Chorus (1) and Chorus (3)).

Lyrics posted with permission.*

[Verse 1]

There is a fountain
Wrapped in a haze of light
Flooded with goodness
Rushing with words of life

References living water (Jeremiah 17:13, Zechariah 14:8-9, John 4:7-26, John 7:37-39, Acts 2:1-13, Revelation 6:9-11, Revelation 7:13-17, Revelation 21:6-7, and Revelation 22:1-5).  However, the light of God is not obscured.  His light drives out the darkness (Psalm 107:10-16, Luke 1:79, John 1:1-13, John 12:46, Ephesians 5:8, Colossians 1:13, and 1 Peter 2:9).  It is not hazed.

[Pre-Chorus]

And they heal to the bone
They’re sweet to my soul
And I’m swept away

A continuation of Verse 1.  The antecedent of “they” is “words of life”.  Much of the language here is borrowed from Proverbs 16:24, which describes pleasant words as “sweet” and “healing” to one’s bones (our innermost being or “soul”).  The source of these good words of life is God (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

[Chorus (1)]

Come on, we sing: I am good
I am good, You say I’m good

The first part is Mosaic MSC calling others to sing along with them.  God declares Mosaic MSC as good.  Mosaic MSC is parroting this sentiment.  They received the righteousness of Christ (Romans 5:19, 2 Corinthians 5:21, and Philippians 3:9).

I am worthy

No.  No.  A thousand times no!  Mosaic MSC is not worthy to receive God’s goodness.  He died for them while we were sinners (Romans 5:6-8).  If Mosaic MSC was worthy, they could enter the Heavenly Kingdom through effort alone, meaning Christ died needlessly (Galatians 2:21).

I am worthy, wanted, loved by You

The first part repeats line 3.  The second part is correct: Mosaic is both wanted and loved.  The cross proves that (John 3:16, Romans 5:6-8, and 1 John 4:9-10).

This is living breathing proof
That I am chosen, wanted, loved by You

The proof is in the living water and Word of God that God offers, as described in Verse 1 and Pre-Chorus.

I’m undone with love for You

That is, Mosaic MSC is a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17).

[Verse 2]

There is a person
Light running through His hands
Speaking with kindness
Brimming with gentleness

Describes Jesus, who is light (John 1:1-8, John 8:12, and Ephesians 5:14), kind, and gentle (Matthew 11:28-30).

[Chorus (2)]

I am good, You say I’m good
I am worthy, wanted, loved by You
This is living breathing proof
That I am chosen, wanted, loved by You
I’m undone with love for You

Repeats various parts of Chorus (1).

[Post-Chorus]

And within all the joy
And through all of the waiting

Mosaic MSC possesses joy (Philippians 1:25, Philippians 4:4, and 1 Peter 1:8) and waits upon the Lord (Psalm 123:2).

I’m undone with love for You

Repeats Chorus (1), line 7.

And I could never forget
The spirit that changed me

That is, the Holy Spirit who lives inside Mosaic MSC (Acts 6:5, Romans 8:9-11, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:16-19, Galatians 4:6, Ephesians 5:18, and 2 Timothy 1:14).

I’m undone with love for You
I’m undone with love for You

Repeats Chorus (1), line 7.

[Verse 3]

You are the Father
Love rushing through Your veins

See commentary on Chorus (1).

Warm and devoted
Tenderness filled with strength

The Father is:

• Compassionate (Exodus 33:19, Exodus 34:6, Numbers 14:18, Nehemiah 9:16-17, Nehemiah 9:30-31, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8, Psalm 116:5, Psalm 145:8-9, Joel 2:13, Jonah 4:2, Romans 9:15, and James 5:11)
• 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)
• Strong (Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 22:19, Psalm 28:7-8, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 118:14, Psalm 119:28, Isaiah 12:2, Isaiah 33:2, Isaiah 40:29-31, Habakkuk 3:19, Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Ephesians 3:16, Ephesians 6:10, and Philippians 4:13).

[Chorus (3)]

I am good
I am good, You say I’m good
I am worthy, wanted, loved by You
This is living breathing proof
That I am chosen, wanted, loved by You
I am good, You say I’m good
I am worthy, wanted, loved by You
This is living breathing proof
That I am chosen, wanted, loved by You
I am worthy, wanted, loved by You
I’m undone with love for You

Repeats various parts of Chorus (1).

Score: 6/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

Unbelievers may think it’s Christian if they pick up on “the spirit” as the Holy Spirit and “the Father” as the first person of the Trinity.  However, those who aren’t familiar with these terms might be confused on who this person is.  Maybe it’s their collective fathers?  Whoever the “father” is, he is loving, kind, and wise.  He wants the best for Mosaic MSC and supports them so that they can become better people.  It might make more sense to think of this as an earthly father, given that the father’s light is veiled and that Mosaic MSC is worthy of father’s affection.

Score: 3/10

4. What does this song glorify?

While it glorifies the Father as loving, kind, and compassionate, whose Spirit changes Mosaic MSC for good, its claims of God’s hazy light Mosaic MSC’s worthiness are unbiblical, significantly veiling His glory.

Score: 6/10

Closing Comments

Mosaic MSC’s Fountain (I Am Good) is a mixed bag.  While it contains truths about God’s lovingkindness, devotion to His children, and declaration that we are righteous, it also claims that God’s light is fogged and that Mosaic MSC is worthy, alluding to works righteousness.  It could do a better job explaining that their righteousness comes from Christ, not because they deserve it.  Unbelievers may not know that the “Father” is a Christian concept, thinking that because the “father’s” light is hidden, and Mosaic MSC deserves him, that this song describes a loving earthly father.

I cannot recommend it for corporate worship.

Final Score: 5.5/10

Artist Info

Track: Fountain (I Am Good) (Live) (listen to the song)

Artist: Mosaic MSC

Album: HUMAN (Live)

Genre: Pop

Release Year: 2020

Duration: 5:19

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