Skillet - Would It Matter Lyrics
Lyrics
If I wasn't here tomorrow,
Would anybody care?
If my time was up, I'd wanna know,
You were happy I was there;
If I wasn't here tomorrow,
Would anyone lose sleep?
If I wasn't hard and hollow,
Then maybe you would miss me...
I know I'm a mess and I wanna be someone,
Someone that I'd like better;
I can never forget,
So don't remind me of it forever...
What if I just pulled myself together?
Would it matter at all?
What if I just tried not to remember?
Would it matter at all?
All the chances that have passed me by,
Would it matter if I gave it one more try?
Would it matter at all?
If I wasn't here tomorrow,
Would anybody care?
Still stuck inside this sorrow,
I got nothin' and going nowhere;
I know I'm a mess and I wanna be someone,
Someone that I'd like better;
I can never forget,
So don't remind me of it forever...
What if I just pulled myself together?
Would it matter at all?
What if I just tried not to remember?
Would it matter at all?
All the chances that have passed me by,
Would it matter if I gave it one more try?
Would it matter at all?
I know I'm a mess and I wanna be someone,
Someone that I'd like better;
Can you help me forget?
Don't wanna feel like this forever...
Forever!
What if I just pulled myself together?
Would it matter at all?
What if I just tried not to remember?
Would it matter at all?
All the chances that have passed me by,
Would it matter if I gave it one more try?
If I left tomorrow,
Would anybody care?
Stuck in this sorrow,
Going nowhere;
All the chances that have passed me by,
Would it matter if I gave it one more try?
Would it matter at all?
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Skillet - Would It Matter (Lyrics)
Meaning & Inspiration
Skillet's "Would It Matter," featured on the 2009 Deluxe Edition of their album *Awake*, delves into profound existential questions that resonate deeply with a faith-driven perspective. The song grapples with the raw vulnerability of human experience, contemplating the potential impact of our lives and actions on the world and, more significantly, on the divine. It’s a powerful exploration of the human desire to leave a positive mark, to know that our struggles and sacrifices have purpose, and to understand our place in the grander narrative of God's creation. The lyrics express a yearning to make a difference, to know if the efforts, the pain, and the love we pour out are acknowledged and hold significance beyond our immediate perception. This sentiment echoes the biblical truth found in Ecclesiastes 3:11, which states that God has made everything beautiful in its time, and also has planted eternity in the human heart, suggesting an innate awareness of something greater and a desire for our existence to be meaningful.
The core of "Would It Matter" is a search for validation and purpose, a longing to be seen and to have our lives count for something in the eyes of the Almighty. This mirrors the disciples' own quests for understanding their purpose and the impact of their faith in Jesus's teachings. Consider the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30, where faithfulness and diligent use of God-given gifts are rewarded. The song’s questioning of whether our contributions matter can be interpreted through this lens, encouraging believers to trust that their faithful stewardship, even in seemingly small ways, is recognized and valued by God. Furthermore, the theme of making a difference touches upon the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, urging believers to go and make disciples. The quiet contemplation within "Would It Matter" can be seen as the internal wrestling that precedes such outward action, a personal affirmation of faith’s call to impact the world for good, knowing that even a single act of kindness or a moment of faithful devotion is precious in God's sight, as highlighted in Matthew 10:42: "And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will not lose his reward." The song, therefore, serves as an inspiring reminder that our lives, lived in pursuit of love and righteousness, possess an inherent, eternal significance, even when the immediate results are unseen.