Casting Crowns - Nobody Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1: Mark Hall
Why You ever chose me
Has always been a mystery
All my life, I've been told I belong
At the end of a line
With all the other Not-Quites
With all the Never-Get-It-Rights
But it turns out they are the ones You were looking for
All this time
Chorus: Mark Hall & Matthew West
'Cause I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody
All about Somebody who saved my soul
Ever since You rescued me, You gave my heart a song to sing
I'm living for the world to see nobody but Jesus
I'm living for the world to see nobody but Jesus
Verse 2: Matthew West
Moses had stage fright
And David brought a rock to a sword fight
You picked twelve outsiders nobody would've chosen
And You changed the world
Well, the moral of the story is
Everybody's got a purpose
So when I hear that devil start talking to me, saying
"Who do you think you are?" I say
Chorus: Mark Hall & Matthew West
I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody
All about Somebody who saved my soul
Ever since You rescued me, You gave my heart a song to sing
I'm living for the world to see nobody but Jesus
I'm living for the world to see nobody but Jesus
Bridge: Megan Garrett & Matthew West
So let me go down, down, down in history
As another blood-bought faithful member of the family
And if they all forget my name, well, that's fine with me
I'm living for the world to see nobody but Jesus
So let me go down, down, down in history (Go down in history)
As another blood-bought faithful member of the family (It's all I ever wanna be)
And if they all forget my name, well, that's fine with me
I'm living for the world to see nobody but Jesus, yeah!
Chorus: Mark Hall & Matthew West
I'm just a nobody (Nobody)
Trying to tell everybody
All about Somebody
Who saved my soul (Oh, saved my, saved my soul)
Ever since You rescued me
You gave my heart a song to sing (You gave me a song to sing)
I'm living for the world to see
Nobody but Jesus (Nobody but You, Lord)
I'm living for the world to see nobody but Jesus
Outro: Mark Hall & Matthew West
I'm living for the world to see nobody but Jesus
Video
Casting Crowns - Nobody (Official Music Video) ft. Matthew West
Meaning & Inspiration
Casting Crowns' powerful track, "Nobody," from their 2018 album *Only Jesus*, is a profound anthem of humility and unwavering devotion. The song delves into the liberating realization that our perceived inadequacies are precisely what God uses to showcase His incredible power and grace. At its core, "Nobody" grapples with the human tendency to feel overlooked or unworthy, a sentiment Mark Hall eloquently expresses by describing himself as someone who has "always been a mystery" in terms of God's favor, and who was often relegated to the fringes, labeled as one of the "Not-Quites" or "Never-Get-It-Rights." This resonates deeply with the scriptural truth that God's ways are not our ways, and His choices often defy human logic and societal expectations. As Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD." The song beautifully illustrates that those who feel like "nobodies" in the world's eyes are precisely the ones God calls and equips.
The central message of "Nobody" is a bold declaration of faith: an individual, recognizing their own limitations, is driven by an overwhelming desire to share the transformative power of "Somebody" – Jesus Christ – who has redeemed their soul. The repetitive chorus, "I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody all about Somebody who saved my soul," is not a statement of despair but one of radical dependence. It echoes the spirit of the Apostle Paul, who, despite his profound spiritual insights and ministry, declared in 1 Corinthians 2:3-4, "I came to you in weakness and in fear, and with much trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power." The song finds its strength in this very concept: when we acknowledge our own powerlessness, God’s power can shine through unimpeded. The act of "living for the world to see nobody but Jesus" is a testament to surrendering personal ambition and notoriety for the sole purpose of glorifying Christ.
"Nobody" effectively uses biblical examples to underscore its message. Matthew West's second verse points to figures like Moses, who famously struggled with his speaking ability (Exodus 4:10), and David, whose unconventional weapon of choice was a sling and stones against a giant (1 Samuel 17:40-50). These individuals, far from being society's usual heroes, were chosen by God for extraordinary purposes. The song wisely concludes that "everybody's got a purpose," a sentiment that directly aligns with Ephesians 2:10: "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." This verse offers profound comfort and direction, assuring believers that their lives are not random but purposefully designed by God, regardless of their perceived talents or social standing. The song's bridge further emphasizes this by expressing a desire to be remembered not for personal accomplishments, but as a faithful member of God's family, even if their name is forgotten. This selfless aspiration mirrors the disciples’ initial motivation, as seen in Matthew 19:27, where Peter says to Jesus, "We have left everything to follow you. What then will there be for us?" Jesus’ reply, while focusing on eternal rewards, highlights the value God places on surrender and faithfulness. Ultimately, "Nobody" is a powerful invitation to shed the need for human validation and to find our identity and purpose in the all-sufficient love and power of Jesus, living every moment in a way that points solely to Him.