Relient K - Softer On Me Lyrics
Lyrics
Where am I!? Where are you?
There's so much time so little to do
We're busy doing nothing cause it's vanity we prize.
You can't see nothing cause you can't see through your eyes.
They're covered with a film, you're blinded by yourself.
You're the one to blame but you pretend it's someone else.
Life could you be a little softer to me.
Life could you be more gentle to me.
Yeah I know this is a selfish plea,
Because Christ sacrificed his flesh
On the cross for me
But this world is hard,
It's cruel and I wish it could be...
Softer to me
I'm still alive. That much is true
I've never lied, well, I guess I've told a few.
There's nothing to see because I brought nothing to show.
The conversation got too deep, I shrug and tell you I' don't know.
This life can get so hard, this world can be so cruel,
Sometimes I fall apart I feel just like a useless tool.
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Relient K | Softer to Me (Official Audio Stream)
Meaning & Inspiration
Relient K's "Softer On Me," released on February 26, 2016, offers a raw and introspective plea wrestling with the inherent difficulties of life, even from a perspective of faith. The song doesn't shy away from the feeling of being overwhelmed by the world's harsh realities, a sentiment that resonates deeply with anyone who has navigated hardship. At its core, "Softer On Me" is an honest admission of human frailty and a yearning for ease in a world that often feels relentless. The lyrics express a weariness stemming from self-deception and the tendency to blame external factors for personal struggles, a theme that echoes the biblical call for introspection and acknowledging our own shortcomings. Proverbs 20:27 reminds us that "The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all the inner parts of his heart," urging us to look inward, and this song embodies that self-examination. Despite the acknowledgment of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, a profound expression of gratitude and theological understanding, the singer articulates a very human wish for a gentler experience in the present. This tension between divine grace and earthly suffering is a recurring motif in Scripture, seen in Psalms where David frequently cries out for deliverance from his troubles, even while acknowledging God's faithfulness. The confession of feeling like a "useless tool" when life's challenges become too great points to the vulnerability that can accompany faith, rather than diminishing it. It's in these moments of perceived inadequacy that the song compels us to consider the strength found not in our own abilities, but in reliance on a higher power, as Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 12:9, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Ultimately, "Softer On Me" serves as a vulnerable testament to the ongoing journey of faith, where the struggle with worldly pressures is met with a desperate, yet hopeful, cry for solace and a gentler path.