CRACK KIDS, TRACK KIDS, HOOKERS AND ROBBERS
The naked and hungry, mothers, and fathers
Abuses, excuses, and guns in your hands
And I even welcome the arrogant man
I welcome you all to the biggest of feasts
A night of no shame, to pause and to breathe
This is a night of loves renovation
A feast I am sure that could change a whole nation
Me, I am not such an excellent host
I am one who forgives but needs it the most
I found the liar, the killer of hearts
I ran away with a new way to start
I journeyed a road where a bright man appeared
He looked into me, and my eyes filled with tears
My breath, fast and short, and my heart burning deep
He gave me new eyes and a new way to see
So come as you are, come as you are
I still defiled His great love ways
I felt such a famine when I ran away
I missed the presence, the voice like a song
I was nasty and dirty and I knew I was wrong
But He ran to me like a dream, like a father
This love is not earthly, this love must be other
He carried me home and threw me a party
A party so loud it’s the greatest love story
Oh, my dear friends applaud now please
I’ve invited you here to announce you are free
He takes your chains, busting you out of prison
Just open your heart, let your heart come and listen
Come as you are, come as you are
Who could accept all your pounding and screaming
Your raging, your freaking, cussing, and beating
All while He holds you and always forgiving
This is the story of love and of living
So wipe off your tears and laugh just a little
Come break this bread, celebrate the Forgiver
Raise up a glass, a time to remember
Come break this bread, celebrate the forgiver
Charlie Hall
Song Meaning
“Crack kids, track kids -Hookers and robbers” centres on Christ welcoming broken and excluded people to a feast of forgiveness and renewed love. Its repeated language turns doctrine into prayer and gives worshippers words for a faithful response to God.
Biblical Message
The song closely reflects Luke 14:21–23 and Luke 15:2. These passages illuminate its central images and anchor its message in Scripture: God acts in grace, his people respond in faith, and hope rests in what he has promised.
Reflection
Use this song to pause, name the truth it declares, and consider the response it invites. It is especially fitting for outreach, repentance, or worship about radical welcome. Let its central confession become a personal prayer and a shared encouragement to the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Crack kids, track kids -Hookers and robbers” about?
It is about Christ welcoming broken and excluded people to a feast of forgiveness and renewed love.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Luke 14:21–23 and Luke 15:2 provide especially clear connections to its message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support outreach, repentance, or worship about radical welcome, followed by Scripture reading, prayer, or quiet reflection.