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"Costly" is a song from Naomi Raine's 19-track album Cover The Earth (Deluxe), released on 21 June, 2024. The song's central message revolves around the concept of complete surrender and giving one's all in worship. The lyrics, with lines such as "Here is my alabaster / Poured out in worship" and "I will not bring what costs me nothing," draw upon biblical imagery to emphasize a devotion that requires a personal sacrifice. The song makes a powerful statement that any offering to a higher power, regardless of its perceived value to others, is a worthwhile and necessary act. The core of the message is that true devotion is not convenient but is rather a committed choice.
Recorded live in New York, the song’s performance is an extended and passionate declaration. The live setting allows for an immersive and powerful experience, with the raw emotion of the performance supporting the lyrical content. The repetitive and declarative nature of the chorus, "Let it be costly," builds to a powerful climax that reinforces the song's central theme. "Costly" stands out on the album as a testament to the idea that genuine faith and worship require a full and total commitment, making it a pivotal track on the project.
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Here is my alabaster Poured out in worship Here is my full surrender I know it's worth it Some say it's too expensive I say it's not enough How could I give too much? Here is my alabaster Poured out in worship Here is my full surrender I know it's worth it Some say it's too expensive I say it's not enough How could I give too much? Yes Let it be costly Let it be costly You are most worthy Most worthy Holding back nothing Let it mean something You are most worthy Most worthy, Jesus Jesus Oh, Jesus I've counted all my reasons They just keep adding up I can't afford to hold back The sum of all my love Some say it's too expensive I say it's not enough How could I give too much? How could I give too much? Let it be costly Let it be costly You are most worthy Most worthy Holding back nothing Let it mean something You are most worthy Most worthy Let it be costly Let it be costly You are most worthy Most worthy Holding back nothing Let it mean something You are most worthy Most worthy, Jesus Jesus Only Jesus is worthy I give it all to Jesus I give it all to Jesus He's worthy of it all He's worthy For all I bring It can't compare To all you've given me I will not bring what costs me nothing I've counted the cost And I'm convinced You're still worth everything I will not bring what costs me nothing If you made up in your mind, say For all I bring It can't compare To all you've given me I will not bring what costs me nothing No Counted the cost And I'm convinced You're still worth everything I will not bring what costs me nothing One more time, y'all For all I bring It can't compare To all you've given me I will not bring what costs me nothing If it doesn't cost me Counted the cost And I'm convinced You're still worth everything I will not bring what costs me nothing And let it be Let it be costly Let it be costly 'Cause You are most worthy Most worthy Holding back nothing Let it mean something You are most worthy Most worthy You are most worthy Yes, You are Yes, You are I give You my heart, my mind and my soul, Jesus You're worthy It's the least I can do The least I can do You mean everything to me, Jesus You mean everything to me, Jesus You mean everything to me, Jesus You mean everything to me, Jesus That's why I lay You down You mean everything to me, Jesus You mean everything to me, Jesus 'Cause you mean everything to me, Jesus You mean everything to me, Jesus You mean everything to me, Jesus You mean everything to me, Jesus I've counted the cost And I'm convinced You're still worth everything I've counted the cost And I'm convinced You're still worth everything I've counted the cost And I'm convinced You're still worth everything You're still worth everything You're still worth everything You're still worth everything You're still worth everything You're still worth everything Oh, Jesus You're still worth everything You're still worth everything You're still worth everything You're still worth everything You're still worth everything You're still worth everything You're still worth all of me You're still worth everything You're still worth everything You're still worth everything You're still worth everything You're still worth everything Yes. You are You're still worth everything And I'm convinced You're still worth everything You're still worth everything You're still worth everything Even after all these years You're still worth everything Even after all these years I've lost some things along the way You're still worth everything Whatever You are Whatever You are Whatever You are You're still worth everything Whatever You are Whatever You are You're still worth everything You're worth it all You're worth it all Worth it all Worth it all Worth it all You're worth it all Worth it all Let it be costly Let it be costly Because You are most worthy Yes, You are Holding back nothing And let it mean something You are most worthy Most worthy, Jesus
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