Charles Jenkins - Can't Turn Back Lyrics
Lyrics
I rose this morning in the right mind
Brand new mercy came right on time
Claiming right now "victory is mine"
Hand me a stick so i can draw the line
I can't let it bring me down
I can't let you turn me around
Cuz I've got God on my side
And I (can't turn back)
Well I've got God on my side
And I (can't turn back)
No I can't (can't turn back)
No I can't (can't turn back)
Well I've got God on my side
And I (can't turn back)
I've been praying, I've been giving,
I've been serving, I've been praising
I've got God on my side
And I (can't turn back)
Well I've come too far for a stop sign
Holding on cuz Jesus is mine
Holding on cuz Jesus is mine
Waiting on God to blow my mind
Waiting on God to blow my mind
Waiting on God to blow my mind
Waiting on God to blow my mind
Waiting on God to blow my mind
I can't let it bring me down
I can't let you turn me around
Cuz I've got God on my side
And I (can't turn back)
Well I've got God on my side
And I (can't turn back)
No I can't (can't turn back)
No I can't (can't turn back)
Well I've got God on my side
And I (can't turn back)
I've been praying, I've been giving,
I've been serving, I've been praising
I've been praying, I've been giving,
I've been serving, I've been praising
I've been praying, I've been giving,
I've been serving, I've been praising
I've got God on my side
And I (can't turn back)
Everybody clap your hands
Everybody clap your hands
Everybody clap your hands
Everybody clap your hands
Clap your hands
Everybody clap your hands
Get it proper, get it mother
Clap your hands
Everybody clap your hands
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Everybody clap your hands, ehh
Put your hands together
Clap clap clap clap clap your hands
Clap clap clap clap clap your hands, ehh
Clap your hands
Y'all ready, Y'all ready
Say wooh oooh (wooh oooh)
Wooh oh(wooh oh)
Say wooh oooh (wooh oooh)
Wooh oh (wooh oh)
Say wooh oooh (wooh oooh)
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Now Everybody say
Woo oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh ooh oh oooh ooh
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Your turn
Woo oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh oh oooh
ooh oh oooh oh ooh ooh ooh ooh woooh ooh ooh ooh
Everybody you say
Im going to ride
Everybody you say
I'm going to ride
Look at somebody and testify, you say
I'm going to ride
Look at somebody else, everybody you say
I'm going to ride
Quiet, somebody else, you say
I'm going to ride
Everybody clap your hands
Clap your hands
Let's get outta this, let's get outta this
Well I've got God on my side
And I can't turn back
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Charles Jenkins, Fellowship Chicago - Can't Turn Back
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on July 9, 2021, as part of the album *Praise Party, Vol. 1*, Charles Jenkins' "Can't Turn Back" immediately establishes itself as an anthem of resolute faith and unwavering commitment. The song encapsulates a profound personal declaration, reflecting a spiritual journey marked by divine mercy, steadfast resolve, and an unshakeable belief in God's accompanying presence. It tells the story of an individual who, having experienced God's grace anew each day, has made an irreversible decision to follow Christ, recognizing the transformative power of this commitment and refusing to yield to any obstacle that might try to divert them.
The narrative opens with a powerful testament to daily renewal, proclaiming, "I rose this morning in the right mind, Brand new mercy came right on time." This foundational statement echoes the promise found in Lamentations 3:22-23, which assures us that the Lord’s mercies never cease and are new every morning, underpinning the fresh start and divine grace available to believers. From this refreshed perspective, the song’s protagonist draws a definitive line, declaring, "victory is mine," a powerful affirmation that resonates with Romans 8:37, reminding us that in all things, we are more than conquerors through Christ. This sets the stage for the central declaration: an unequivocal refusal to be "brought down" or "turned around," firmly rooted in the conviction, "Cuz I've got God on my side." This assertion directly mirrors the rhetorical question posed in Romans 8:31, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" affirming an invincible alliance with the Divine.
The core message, "I can't turn back," is a potent spiritual pledge, capturing the essence of discipleship. It calls to mind the words of Jesus in Luke 9:62, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God." This isn't merely a casual statement but a profound covenant, a deeply personal conviction that the path chosen, illuminated by God's presence, is non-negotiable and irreversible. The lyrics illustrate this commitment not just through declaration but through action, enumerating the pillars of an active faith life: "I've been praying, I've been giving, I've been serving, I've been praising." These spiritual disciplines are not presented as obligations but as joyful expressions of a soul committed to Christ, aligning with scriptures like 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to "pray without ceasing" and Hebrews 13:16 to "not forget to do good and to share with others."
Further reinforcing this steadfastness, the song declares, "Well I've come too far for a stop sign," a potent metaphor for perseverance in the faith journey. This reflects the sentiment of Philippians 3:13-14, where Paul speaks of forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, pressing on toward the goal. This forward momentum is coupled with an eager expectation of divine intervention and blessing: "Waiting on God to blow my mind." This isn't a passive wait but an active anticipation, rooted in the knowledge that God "is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine" (Ephesians 3:20) and that He has prepared things "no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human mind has conceived" (1 Corinthians 2:9). The repeated affirmation that "I've been blessed, I've been kept, God's been good" grounds this unwavering resolve in gratitude, recognizing the manifold ways God has sustained and favored the believer, a truth celebrated throughout the Psalms, such as Psalm 107:1, "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." The communal calls to "clap your hands" and shared affirmations like "I'm going to ride" powerfully underscore that this journey of faith, while deeply personal, is also a collective experience, inspiring mutual encouragement and shared declaration among believers.
Ultimately, "Can't Turn Back" is more than a song; it's a powerful declaration of spiritual independence from worldly distractions and a vibrant affirmation of allegiance to God. It serves as an inspiring anthem for anyone on a faith journey, offering a vivid reminder that through daily mercy, an active commitment to spiritual practices, and an unwavering trust in God’s goodness, one can confidently declare an unyielding path forward. The song’s message resonates deeply, encouraging listeners to embrace their own journey with the same indomitable spirit, knowing that with God on their side, turning back is simply not an option.