Land of Color - Give It All Back Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
If I gain the whole world but I lose my soul
What good does it do for me?
So everything that I hold I let it go
Because that's how it's supposed to be
Woah-oh-ohh
Chorus
All that's in my hands I give it all back to You
All that's in my hands I give it all back to You
I give it all back to You
Verse 2
What we see on the side will burn away
Like flowers in a wildfire
So why are we spending our time
Chasing empty things when You have called us higher
Woah-oh-ohh
Chorus
All that's in my hands I give it all back to You
All that's in my hands I give it all back to You
All that's in my hands
All that's in my hands I give it all back to You
Interlude
Chorus
All that's in my hands I give it all back to You
All that's in my hands I give it all back to You
All that's in my hands
All that's in my hands I give it all back to You
Outro
I give it all back to You
Video
Land of Color - Give It All Back (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Land of Color delivered a powerful declaration of spiritual reorientation with their song "Give It All Back," released on November 2, 2018, as part of their "Land of Color - EP." This track transcends mere music, functioning as a profound meditative statement and a call to intentional living, challenging the inherent human inclination towards accumulation and self-reliance. It invites a deep reflection on what truly holds value and where ultimate allegiance should lie, articulating a journey from earthly attachments to divine surrender.
The song's core message immediately establishes a profound spiritual tension in its opening lines, asking the timeless question: "If I gain the whole world but I lose my soul, what good does it do for me?" This echoes the stark warning found in Matthew 16:26, where Jesus himself poses, "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?" The lyrics then provide the radical answer: to let go of "everything that I hold," recognizing this act not as a loss, but as the natural and righteous order of things. This mirrors the Apostle Paul's own journey, detailed in Philippians 3:7-8, where he considered all his worldly gains as "loss for the sake of Christ," deeming them refuse compared to the surpassing value of knowing Him. It's a foundational truth, that true freedom and spiritual richness are found not in clinging to possessions, status, or even personal ambitions, but in their complete release.
The chorus, "All that's in my hands I give it all back to You," is a consistent and unwavering declaration of total surrender. It's an acknowledgment of divine ownership, a profound act of humility that recognizes everything we possess – talents, resources, relationships, even life itself – originates from God. This echoes the sentiment of 1 Chronicles 29:14, where King David famously prays, "But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you." The act of "giving it all back" is not merely relinquishing control; it's an affirmation of God's sovereignty and an offering of ourselves as a "living sacrifice," holy and pleasing to Him, as encouraged in Romans 12:1. It’s a return to an original state of trust and dependence, where nothing is truly ours to hold onto indefinitely.
Verse two extends this theme of transience and eternal perspective, painting a vivid picture: "What we see on the side will burn away, like flowers in a wildfire." This evocative imagery powerfully conveys the ephemeral nature of all earthly glory and achievement, drawing directly from biblical wisdom. Isaiah 40:6-8 reminds us, "All people are grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them... but the word of our God endures forever." The song then challenges the futility of "chasing empty things," urging a redirection towards the "higher" calling God has placed before us. This higher calling is profoundly illuminated by Colossians 3:1-2, which instructs us to "set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." It's a call to re-evaluate our priorities, shifting from the fleeting to the everlasting, from transient treasures to enduring spiritual wealth, much like the wisdom found in Matthew 6:19-21 about storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth.
"Give It All Back" ultimately serves as an anthem for spiritual liberation and an inspiring invitation to deeper intimacy with the Creator. It’s a beautifully simple yet deeply profound theological statement set to music, urging a counter-cultural perspective in a world obsessed with acquisition. The repetition in the chorus reinforces the commitment, solidifying the message of unwavering surrender and trust. It encourages everyone to examine their own hands, their own hearts, and humbly return everything to the One who gave it all, finding true purpose and lasting joy in that act of devoted submission. This song isn't just something to listen to; it's an experience designed to transform, encouraging believers to walk in a freedom that only comes from releasing control and embracing the divine call to a higher, more meaningful existence.