I see the state of the world and it grieves me
I hear the cries of the broken
From the rich and the poor
I smell the fear of disease all around me
I feel responsible now that I have seen
Because we all were born
To live for more than this more than this
So I want to love like You love
Love like You love
Want to love others the way that You love me
I want to love like You love
Love like You love
Want to love others the way that You love me
The way that You love (me)
I’ve held the children unseen and they move me
I wonder what I can do
To improve a thousand lives
I feel the absence of love and it scares me
I feel responsible now that I have seen
I was that lost soul that You rescued
I was the orphan You adopted
And brought into Your heart
And I was acquainted with the hopelessness
Of living in the streets that was me
Now I’m gonna love like You love
Love like You love
Help me love others
The way that You love me oh God
Gonna forgive like You forgave
And rescue like You have saved others
Others others others oh others
The way that You love me
The way that You love me
First loved me
That’s why I love You
Because You first loved me
Yeah You first loved me
Song Meaning
The song grieves over a hurting world and asks God to replace self-absorption with compassionate love and practical concern for others.
Biblical Message
Philippians 2:3–4 commands believers to look to others’ interests. Matthew 9:36 shows Jesus moved with compassion, and 1 John 3:18 calls for love in action.
Reflection
Compassion begins when attention turns outward. The song challenges worshippers to see suffering and become available to serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Others”?
The song grieves over a hurting world and asks God to replace self-absorption with compassionate love and practical concern for others.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Philippians 2:3–4 commands believers to look to others’ interests. Matthew 9:36 shows Jesus moved with compassion, and 1 John 3:18 calls for love in action.
When can this song be used in worship?
It suits missions, justice, outreach, and personal surrender.