Kirk Franklin - Lose My Soul Lyrics
Lyrics
"Man I wanna tell y'all something man"
"Man I'm not gonna let these material things get in my way y'all"
"I'm trying to get somewhere"
"I'm trying to get somewhere that's real and pure and true and eternal"
"Toby can you do it yo boy"
"Let's go"
Father, God, I am clay in Your hands
Help me to stay that way through all life's demands
'Cause they chip and they nag and they pull at me
And every little thing I make up my mind to be
Like I'ma be a daddy who's in the mix
And I'ma be a husband who stays legit
And I pray that I'm an artist who rises above
The road that is wide and filled with self love
Everything that I see draws me
Though it's only in You that I can truly see
That it's a feast for the eyes, a low blow to purpose
And I'm a little kid at a three ring circus
No, I don't want to gain the whole world and lose my soul
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say
I don't want to gain the whole world and lose my soul
Don't wanna walk away, walk away, walk away
The paparazzi flashes and they think that it's You
But they don't know that who You are is not what You do
True, we get it twisted when we peak at the charts
Yo, before we part from the start, where's your heart?
You're a pimp, hustler, tell me, what's your title?
America has no more stars, now we call them idols
You sit idle while we teach prosperity
The first thing to prosper should be inside of me
We're free, not because of 22's on the range
But Christ came in range, we said yes, now we changed
Not the same even though I made a fall
Since I got that call, no more Saul, now I'm Paul
I don't want to gain the whole world and lose my soul
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say
I don't want to gain the whole world and lose my soul
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say
Don't wanna walk away, walk away, walk away
How do I sense the tide is rising?
Desensitizing me from living in the light of eternity, eternity
How do I sense the tide is rising?
It's hypnotizing me from living in light of eternity
Tell me, how do I sense the tide that's rising?
Desensitizing me from living in light, living in light of eternity
Oh, what we gonna do?
When we're relying on You
All eyes are on You, Lord, all eyes are on You
All eyes are on You, Jesus
I don't want to gain the whole world and lose my soul
I don't want to gain the whole world and lose my soul
I don't want to gain the whole world and lose my soul
I don't want to gain the whole world and lose my soul
I don't want to gain the whole world and lose my soul
Lord forgive us when we get consumed
By the things of this world and fight for our love and our passion
As our eyes open wide on You, grant us the privilege of Your world
And may Your kingdom be what wakes us up and lays us down
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
(No, don't let me lose my soul)
*door closes* *broom sweeping*
"Hey excuse me. I'm lookin' for some dude named Toby?"
"Yeah, last door on the left, you'll hear 'em."
"Thanks."
"No problem."
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TobyMac - Lose My Soul
Meaning & Inspiration
Kirk Franklin's "Lose My Soul" isn't just a song; it’s a powerful declaration of spiritual surrender and an anthem for those navigating the complexities of faith in a world that constantly vies for our attention. Released in 2010, this collaboration with TobyMac immediately resonated with a generation grappling with the tension between worldly desires and the call to a higher purpose. The very title, "Lose My Soul," is a provocative inversion of the common fear of losing one's soul to sin, reframing it as a deliberate act of yielding everything to God. The song dives deep into the internal struggle of wanting to live a life dedicated to faith, yet being constantly tempted by the allure of material possessions, fleeting pleasures, and the pride that so easily trips us up. Franklin, through his signature blend of soulful vocals and insightful lyricism, articulates a profound desire to break free from the gravitational pull of the carnal and to be wholly consumed by the divine. This isn't a passive surrender; it's an active, almost aggressive pursuit of spiritual purity, a conscious decision to "lose" the self in order to gain Christ.
The core message of "Lose My Soul" is deeply rooted in biblical principles of discipleship and self-denial. Jesus himself instructed His followers in Matthew 16:25, "For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it." This verse perfectly encapsulates the song's central theme. Franklin expresses this yearning to be so immersed in God's will that the cares of this world simply fade away. He wrestles with the temptation to cling to earthly comforts and achievements, recognizing that such attachments can indeed lead to spiritual stagnation. The song speaks to the daily battle described by Paul in Romans 7:15, where he admits, "For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, because while I have the ability to do what is right, I cannot seem to do it." Franklin’s raw honesty in admitting these struggles makes the song incredibly relatable.
Furthermore, the song touches upon the idea of an undivided heart, a concept central to many of Jesus' teachings. In Matthew 6:24, Jesus declares, "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate one and love the other, or you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." "Lose My Soul" is a powerful expression of choosing God as the singular master. The desire to "lose my soul" is a desire to relinquish control, to place oneself entirely in God's hands, trusting that His plan is far greater than anything one could orchestrate for themselves. This echoes the prayer of David in Psalm 139:23-24, "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." The song, therefore, becomes a prayer set to music, a plea for divine intervention in the ongoing work of sanctification. The collaborative spirit with TobyMac, who brings his unique perspective on faith in the public sphere, amplifies this message, reminding listeners that this struggle is universal and that victory is found in surrendering to the One who has already overcome the world. It's a call to embrace the paradox of losing everything to gain an eternal inheritance, a profound testament to the transformative power of complete reliance on God.