Matty Mullins - No Hold On Me Lyrics
Lyrics
The devil thought he had a hold of me
He told so many lies that I believed
Got to weak to carry on
I thought that I was too far gone
But then I heard a voice from Calvary
And now I'm singing...
No more shackles on my feet
The devil's got no hold on me
Jesus blood has set me free
The devil's got no hold on me
He's got no hold (no hold)
Hold (got no hold)
The devil's got no hold on me
I find victory when I let go
I hit my knees & mercy floods my soul
And though the enemy is near
I'm not giving into fear
Cause You're the voice of truth that leads me home
So I'm singing...
No more shackles on my feet
The devil's got no hold on me
Jesus blood has set me free
The devil's got no hold on me
He's got no hold (no hold)
Hold (got no hold)
The devil's got no hold on me
Right here, right now
This is the sound of freedom
Sing it out, sing it loud
The enemy has been defeated
Right here, right now
This is the sound of freedom
Sing it out, sing it loud
No more shackles on my feet
The devil's got no hold on me
(he's got no hold)
No more shackles on my feet
(No more shackles on my feet)
The devil's got no hold on me
(he's got no hold, he's got no hold)
Jesus blood has set me free
(oh His blood has set me free)
The devil's got no hold on me
He's got no hold (no hold)
Hold (no hold)
The devil's got no hold on me
(The devil's got no hold on me)
He's got no hold (no hold)
Hold (no hold)
The devil's got no hold on me
The devil's got no hold on me
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Matty Mullins - No Hold on Me (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Matty Mullins delivered a potent declaration of spiritual triumph with "No Hold On Me," released as a single on February 28, 2020. This song transcends mere musical entertainment, acting as an anthem for anyone who has grappled with inner darkness and found liberation in faith. It unpacks a universally resonant narrative of struggle and ultimate freedom, charting a course from perceived defeat to undeniable victory through divine intervention.
The opening lines immediately immerse us in a familiar battle, where the enemy of our souls "thought he had a hold of me," sowing seeds of deceit that "I believed." This powerful imagery speaks to the pervasive nature of lies that can lead to spiritual and emotional exhaustion, leaving a person feeling "too weak to carry on" and "too far gone." This profound sense of being overwhelmed by spiritual attack echoes the biblical warning in John 8:44, where Jesus describes the devil as a liar and the father of lies. The narrative then shifts dramatically, pinpointing the pivotal moment of divine rescue: "But then I heard a voice from Calvary." This singular phrase points directly to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the ultimate act of sacrifice and redemption, signifying the source of all hope and deliverance, as affirmed in Romans 5:8.
The chorus then explodes with a celebratory affirmation, becoming the song's unwavering core message: "No more shackles on my feet / The devil's got no hold on me / Jesus blood has set me free." The metaphor of "shackles" vividly portrays spiritual bondage, a condition from which Christ promised release, as foretold in Isaiah 61:1 and fulfilled in Luke 4:18, where Jesus announced He came "to proclaim liberty to the captives." The repeated declaration, "The devil's got no hold on me," is not merely an aspiration but a statement of present reality, rooted in the foundational truth that "Jesus blood has set me free." This refers to the atoning sacrifice of Christ, which cleanses us from sin and breaks the power of darkness, a truth central to Scriptures like Ephesians 1:7, which states we have "redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins."
The song further unpacks the mechanics of this freedom in the second verse, revealing that "I find victory when I let go." This profound spiritual principle highlights the paradox of Christian strength: true victory often comes through surrender, letting go of self-reliance and yielding to a higher power, a concept illuminated in Matthew 16:25. The act of hitting one's knees signifies humility and prayer, a posture through which "mercy floods my soul," connecting deeply with passages like James 4:8-10 that speak of drawing near to God to receive His grace. Despite the continued proximity of spiritual adversaries—"though the enemy is near"—the resolve remains firm: "I'm not giving into fear." This stands as a powerful testament to the faith-filled courage promised in passages like 2 Timothy 1:7, which reminds us that God has not given us a spirit of fear. The reassurance comes from "You're the voice of truth that leads me home," directly identifying Jesus as the unwavering guide and ultimate truth, as proclaimed in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life."
The bridge elevates the personal testimony into a communal declaration, urging all to join in the "sound of freedom." "Right here, right now," it asserts, is the moment to vocalize this liberation, to "sing it out, sing it loud" because "The enemy has been defeated." This isn't a hope or a wish, but a proclamation of an accomplished fact. Colossians 2:15 beautifully articulates this victory, stating that Christ "disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in Him." This song then becomes a powerful tool for believers to embody this truth, reminding themselves and the world that the spiritual war has already been won at Calvary. The concluding repetitions of the chorus and the potent phrase "The devil's got no hold on me" serve to engrain this liberating truth deep within the heart and spirit, making it an unshakeable foundation for living. "No Hold On Me" is more than a song; it's a rallying cry for spiritual emancipation, a musical echo of the victory promised to all who place their trust in the finished work of Christ.