I used to think grace was a ladder
Every sinner had to climb
If only I could just do better
I could earn it over time
Tried to work my way to good
Trouble is I never could
But then You showed me
Just exactly how grace works
Iām good at always falling down
Youāre good at never giving up
Iām good at getting turned around
Youāre good at saying Iām still loved
And I was wrecked by mercy
The day I understood
Iām not loved because Iām worthy
Iām loved because Youāre good
I think Paul wrote the book of Romans
For people just like me
For all the beat up and the broken
Who need to know that grace is free
Why do I do the things I shouldnāt
And I donāt do the things I should
Thatās just the proof
Youāre the only part of me
Thatās good
Iām good at always falling down
Youāre good at never giving up
Iām good at getting turned around
Youāre good at saying Iām still loved
And I was wrecked by mercy
The day I understood
Iām not loved because Iām worthy
Iām loved because Youāre good
Loved because Youāre God
Iām loved because Youāre faithful to me even when Iām not
Oh God You are so good
When thereās nothing good in me
Just a grateful sinner saved by You
Is all I have to be
Iām good at always falling down
Youāre good at never giving up
Iām good at getting turned around
Youāre good at saying Iām still loved
And I was wrecked by mercy
The day I understood
Iām not loved because Iām worthy
Iām loved because Youāre good
Loved because Youāre God
Iām loved because Youāre faithful to me even when Iām not
Oh God You are so good
When thereās nothing good in me
Just a grateful sinner saved by You
Is all I have to be
And I was wrecked by mercy
The day I understood
Iām not loved because Iām worthy
Iām loved because Youāre good
Every sinner had to climb
If only I could just do better
I could earn it over time
Tried to work my way to good
Trouble is I never could
But then You showed me
Just exactly how grace works
Iām good at always falling down
Youāre good at never giving up
Iām good at getting turned around
Youāre good at saying Iām still loved
And I was wrecked by mercy
The day I understood
Iām not loved because Iām worthy
Iām loved because Youāre good
I think Paul wrote the book of Romans
For people just like me
For all the beat up and the broken
Who need to know that grace is free
Why do I do the things I shouldnāt
And I donāt do the things I should
Thatās just the proof
Youāre the only part of me
Thatās good
Iām good at always falling down
Youāre good at never giving up
Iām good at getting turned around
Youāre good at saying Iām still loved
And I was wrecked by mercy
The day I understood
Iām not loved because Iām worthy
Iām loved because Youāre good
Loved because Youāre God
Iām loved because Youāre faithful to me even when Iām not
Oh God You are so good
When thereās nothing good in me
Just a grateful sinner saved by You
Is all I have to be
Iām good at always falling down
Youāre good at never giving up
Iām good at getting turned around
Youāre good at saying Iām still loved
And I was wrecked by mercy
The day I understood
Iām not loved because Iām worthy
Iām loved because Youāre good
Loved because Youāre God
Iām loved because Youāre faithful to me even when Iām not
Oh God You are so good
When thereās nothing good in me
Just a grateful sinner saved by You
Is all I have to be
And I was wrecked by mercy
The day I understood
Iām not loved because Iām worthy
Iām loved because Youāre good
💡 Song Meaning & Background
Matthew Westās Christian worship song "Good" is an upbeat declaration of faith that encourages believers to trust in God's sovereignty and benevolent nature, even amidst life's trials and uncertainties. Drawing heavily from the biblical theme of Romans 8:28āwhich asserts that God works all things together for the good of those who love Himāthe lyrics remind listeners that divine goodness is constant and independent of shifting human circumstances. Through an uplifting musical arrangement, the song reinforces the theological message that God's overarching purpose for humanity is fundamentally positive and faithful.