Sarantos, the ever-prolific Chicago-based singer-songwriter, returns with his latest single, “God Doesn’t Make Mistakes”, an emotive exploration of faith, redemption, and the eternal human tug-of-war with belief. Rooted in a blend of confessional storytelling and gospel-tinged introspection, the track sees Sarantos wear his vulnerability proudly on his sleeve.
From the outset, the lyrics unravel like journal entries scribbled in the throes of existential doubt. “Yesterday you found yourself screaming / At a God you didn’t believe in” is a raw, almost confrontational opener—setting a tone that’s simultaneously personal and universal. Sarantos doesn’t shy away from wrestling with despair, building verse after verse into a climactic reckoning with hope. His voice carries a plaintive sincerity, never overreaching into melodrama, but instead embracing the imperfections of a man grappling with his place in the cosmos.
Musically, “God Doesn’t Make Mistakes” sits somewhere between a stripped-back Christian contemporary ballad and an anthemic pop-rock hymn. Gentle acoustic guitars and atmospheric swells provide the foundation, while the chorus—“The Architect of Fate / Knows what it takes / Love is a choice”—soars with an almost hymn-like resonance. Sarantos has a knack for creating melodies that stick, and here, the chorus’ repetition feels less like a musical crutch and more like a meditative mantra.
While Sarantos’ lyricism won’t reinvent the wheel, its candid simplicity is where the song finds its strength. The bridge, with lines like “His voice always echoes through the canyons of our soul,” delivers a poetic image that lingers, elevating the spiritual undertones of the track. Critics might argue the production leans slightly safe—Sarantos stays within familiar territory, avoiding experimental leaps—but perhaps that’s the point. Faith, after all, is about comfort amidst chaos.
The accompanying music video further enhances the track’s message, pairing artful visuals with the narrative’s deeply reflective tone. A heartfelt offering for believers and skeptics alike, “God Doesn’t Make Mistakes” is Sarantos at his most earnest—a tender reminder of faith’s unrelenting ability to heal, even in life’s darkest valleys.
For those seeking solace through song, this one’s for you.