Lyrics
Verse 1:
I almost gave up
Thought I'd had enough
Got right to the end
You talked me out of it
Got lost in the dark
Got tossed in the storm
You spoke to the wind
And brought me out of it
Bridge:
I'm not forsaken
You're never leaving
And I'll keep on moving
Forward With You
Chorus:
Let's go x3
Wherever You lead, I'll follow x3
With you the future's beautiful
Let's go x2
Wherever You lead, I'll follow x3
Oh Oh
No turning back
Verse 2:
Had tears in my eyes
Had doubt in my mind
Nevertheless, nevertheless
You talked me out of it
I thought I was trapped
Was sinking so fast
Your unfailing love
Lifted me out of it
I'm not forsaken
You're never leaving
And I'll keep on moving
Forward with you
-Chorus-
I've come into the Kingdom
For such a time as this
You have a plan and purpose
That I don't wanna miss
My destiny is certain
My future's in your hands
Jesus I will follow you
No turning back
No turning back
-Chorus-
I have decided
To follow Jesus
No turning back
Oh oh, no turning back
(repeat)
Though none go with me
Still I will follow
No turning back
Oh oh, no turning back
(repeat)
The cross before me
The world behind me
No turning back
Oh oh, no turning back
(repeat)
This cross I'll carry
Till I see Jesus
(repeat x6)
Oh oh, no turning back
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Meaning & Inspiration
"No Turning Back" centers on perseverance after fear, doubt, and danger have nearly overwhelmed the singer. God’s presence is described as the steadying reality that brings him out of dark places and makes continued obedience possible. The repeated declaration of no turning back gives the song the character of a public commitment rather than a passing emotion.\n\nIts later verses draw on familiar discipleship language: the cross before the believer, the world left behind, and a decision to follow Jesus. The reference to being called for a particular time also echoes Esther’s story, though the lyrics apply that idea to personal purpose. Together, these images present faith as forward motion grounded in divine faithfulness, even when the next step is not fully visible.
Related Scripture
- Luke 9:62 Jesus warns that discipleship leaves no room for turning back.
- Isaiah 43:2 God promises his presence through deep waters and fire.
- Esther 4:14 Esther is challenged to recognize purpose in a particular time.