Have you ever watched a child become utterly captivated by repetition? My own kids, when they were younger, possessed an endless well of enthusiasm for the same games, the same stories, the same songs. Hours in the pool meant countless throws into the air, each splash met with renewed shrieks of delight and the inevitable demand: “Again! Dad, do it again!” The next day, my body would ache, a testament to their boundless energy, leaving me wondering if I’d completed a workout or simply been a human amusement park ride.
This childlike fascination with repetition, this unwavering wonder, is something adults often lose touch with, yet deeply yearn to reclaim. G.K. Chesterton, with his insightful wit, recognized this very quality as a reflection of God’s own nature:
“Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, “Do it again”; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead…It is possible that God says every morning, “Do it again” to the sun, and every evening, “Do it again” to the moon. It may not be automatic necessity that makes all daisies alike; it may be that God makes every daisy separately, but has never got tired of making them. It may be that He has the eternal appetite of infancy; for we have sinned and grown old, and our Father is younger than we.”
Chesterton’s words resonated deeply when I first encountered the song “Never Gets Old” by Red Rocks Worship. The title itself felt like a gentle pushback against a certain kind of weariness that can creep into our spiritual lives, even our worship. In a world obsessed with the new, the innovative, the constantly changing, can something truly remain eternally fresh? Can the act of worship, even with repetition, avoid becoming stale? This question echoes the debates of the past, reminiscent of the “worship wars” where traditional and contemporary styles clashed, sometimes over the very issue of repetition and perceived monotony. But “Never Gets Old” offers a different perspective, suggesting a worship experience rooted in wonder that transcends the trap of routine. It reminds us that some things, especially praising God, are like that cherished Old Red Song you return to again and again, finding new depth each time.
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The very lyrics of “Never Gets Old” beautifully capture this concept of perpetual wonder in worship. The chorus is a simple yet profound declaration:
“Somehow it never gets old telling You You’re holy (Holy, holy)Somehow, it never gets old telling You You’re lovelySomehow, it never gets old telling You You’re worthyFor as long as I live, I’ll never get tired of giving You praise.”
This isn’t about mindless repetition; it’s about a heart continually overwhelmed by the holiness, loveliness, and worthiness of God. It’s about rediscovering the awe in the familiar, like a child who finds endless fascination in the same game, but with ever-deepening understanding and joy. The band members themselves, in an Instagram video, shared the song’s organic origins, born from a moment of shared reverence after another worship song, “Echo Holy.” The chorus emerged spontaneously, a testament to the timeless truth it expresses.
They further elaborated on the inspiration, drawing a powerful connection to the glimpses of heavenly worship described in scripture.
“We had just gone through the song ‘Echo Holy.’ We were chilling out, and it was just a kind of a holy moment. And then this chorus just came out in that moment. We decided to write a full song on it…The title says it all, but it just never gets old to tell the Lord He’s holy. I think the reason that I love that is the few glimpses we get into heaven in scripture. It gives the picture of angels, elders, creatures – they’re all looking at Jesus. For a millennia plus, they’ve been looking at Him and singing one song. They’ve been singing ‘He’s holy, holy, holy is Lord Almighty, the One who is and who was and is to come.’
I love getting to sing that with a body, a church body, cause that kind of makes all of us snap into heaven’s reality. If they have been singing it for millennia and it still isn’t old for them…man, what are we about to see?”
This image of celestial beings engaged in unending worship, singing “Holy, holy, holy” for millennia, provides a powerful context for understanding “Never Gets Old.” It reframes repetition not as monotony, but as an eternal expression of adoration, a constant circling back to the central truth of God’s holiness. It’s like that old red song, passed down through generations, its melody familiar, yet its message eternally relevant and moving.
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The band’s inspiration from Isaiah 6 further enriches this understanding. Isaiah’s vision of the Lord in his throne room, surrounded by seraphim proclaiming “Holy, holy, holy,” is a vivid depiction of the very heavenly reality the band members describe. “It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings…They were calling out to each other, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Heaven’s Armies! The whole earth is filled with his glory!”” This passage, with its powerful imagery of divine glory and unending praise, is woven into the very fabric of “Never Gets Old.”
The song’s message took on a deeply personal meaning for me recently during a time of profound grief. In the midst of shock, confusion, and pain, the phrase “In the year King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord” from Isaiah 6 unexpectedly surfaced in my mind. Recalling the connection of “Never Gets Old” to this very chapter, I turned to the song. Listening to it repeatedly, the lyrics became a balm to my wounded heart. In imagining that throne room vision, I found solace in the presence of a God who holds all of creation, even in the face of personal loss. Just as a comforting old red song can soothe a troubled spirit, “Never Gets Old” offered a reminder of God’s unwavering presence in the darkest of times.
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If you find yourself feeling spiritually listless or simply bored with the routines of life, I encourage you to listen to “Never Gets Old.” Allow its message to rekindle a sense of wonder in God’s presence and power. And if, like me, you are navigating grief or hardship, remember Isaiah’s vision arose from a season of mourning. Psalm 34:18 assures us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” In those moments, experiencing God’s nearness and steadfast love makes praising Him not just a duty, but a deeply felt, eternally fresh response. May “Never Gets Old” serve as your reminder that you are held by an Almighty God, whose love, like a timeless old red song, never fades.
Scott Savage is a pastor, author, and speaker. Scott’s writing helps people transform difficult circumstances into places where they can thrive. He leads Cornerstone Church in Prescott, Arizona, and loves watching movies with his wife and three kids. You can begin Scott’s life-changing project, The 21 Day Gratitude Challenge, today.
