Barabbas (The Swap) – Storytelling CHH Track | Matthew

"Barabbas (The Swap)" is a gritty, storytelling CHH track that puts you in the shoes of the guilty man who went free. Narrating the shocking moment when the crowd chose a murderer over the Messiah, this song explores the core of the Gospel: the innocent releases the guilty. We are all Barabbas.

🎧 Storytelling. Gritty. Grace. Substitution.

Perfect for Good Friday services, Bible study, or understanding the scandal of grace.

📖 Scripture Inspiration:

Matthew 27:26 (ESV) "Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified."

🎶 Lyrics:

[Verse 1] (Jail cell sounds, chains rattling) Sitting in the dark, chains on my wrist Waiting for the executioner to read the list I'm a rebel, a murderer, I did the crime Running out of luck and running out of time I hear the crowd roaring outside of the gate Screaming for blood, sealing the fate Pilate asks the question, "Who should I release?" "The King of the Jews, the Prince of Peace?" "Or Barabbas the killer?" I held my breath Waiting for the sentence of violent death.

[Chorus] (Beat hits hard, dramatic hook) 🎶 But they shouted my name! They shouted for me! Let the guilty man go! Let the rebel go free! Give us Barabbas! Crucify the King! I couldn't believe the song they were singin' The Swap was made, the trade was done The murderer walked in the light of the sun While the Innocent One took the wood and the nail This is the scandal of the Gospel tale. [I am Barabbas] 🎶

[Verse 2] I walked out the dungeon, blinking in the light Saw Him standing there, beaten in the fight He looked at me once, didn't say a word The loudest silence that I ever heard He took my cross, He took my place He took my judgment and gave me His grace I didn't earn it, I didn't plead my case Just a radical exchange in the public space Now I live my life knowing the cost I was found because the Savior was lost.

[Chorus] 🎶 But they shouted my name! They shouted for me! Let the guilty man go! Let the rebel go free! Give us Barabbas! Crucify the King! I couldn't believe the song they were singin' The Swap was made, the trade was done The murderer walked in the light of the sun While the Innocent One took the wood and the nail This is the scandal of the Gospel tale. [I am Barabbas] 🎶

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