Song Description

"A Cold Rebel" by Richard Shekari is a moving redemption song that traces the journey of a soul once hardened by the world but transformed by divine love. With poetic honesty and emotional depth, Shekari reflects on the moment God pierced his darkness--turning rebellion into gratitude, pain into purpose, and coldness into faith. The song opens with a confession of lostness and spiritual blindness, painted through vivid imagery of night and longing. As the verses unfold, listeners are taken on a journey from defiance to surrender, witnessing the Lord's unwavering pursuit of a wandering heart. The pre-chorus poses a reverent question about the mystery of divine mercy, while the chorus bursts forth in gratitude--a cold rebel reborn as a redeemed child, restored by the healing rain of heaven's grace.

Lyrics

A Cold Rebel

Verse 1:
You saw the darkness in my heart,
And came running through the night.
My soul was lost in the depths of this world,
Desires had stolen my sight.

You knew that I would never let go,
Still You gave Your life for me.
A freedom I could never have known,
Yet Your love, Lord, lifted me.

Pre-Chorus:
Oh, what kind of God are You, Lord--
To love me knowing I turned from You?
What kind of love is this, Lord--
To chase me though I ran from truth?

Chorus:
You turned a heart of stone to a grateful cloud,
Let Your mercy rain and heal the ground.
You turned a cold rebel to a child redeemed,
Filled my heart with joy -- now I believe.

Verse 2:
When the world was teaching me to hate,
You came and changed my fate.
You did it all with Your light.

When the world said, "Fight with the sword,"
You said, "Stand firm in My Word,"
You did it all with Your light.

Now every scar becomes a sign,
Of the grace that conquered mine.
Once I was lost, but now I'm found --
Your love keeps raining down. *Pre-Chorus - Chorus*

Copyright 2025 Richard Shekari.
Written, Produced and Performed by Richard Shekari.