The Williams Brothers - I'm Just a Nobody Lyrics

Album: A-Men Golden Gospel Greats
Released: 17 Aug 1987
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Lyrics

Intro:
I was walking downtown one day,
And I saw a man that appeared to be just an old wino;
Sitting on the streets, telling the people
About Jesus as they passed by.
And because he was all raggedy and dirty,
People would just laugh and make fun
Of the old man and walk on by.
And he said because of the way I am,
No money, no fancy clothes, no fine homes and cars,
Alot of people consider me as nothing,
And say I don't know what I am talking about.

But there is one thing that he said
That really touched my heart and stayed on my mind,
When that old man looked up and said...

Chorus:
I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody,
About somebody, who can save anybody.

I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody,
About somebody, who can save anybody.

Verse 1:
And he said, "I've had so many problems in my life,
That I just couldn't deal with so I started drinking,
Thought it would help ease my pain.
But things got worse, so I said,
'Lord I give up I'm in your hands',
And that's when my life began to change,
But these people think..."

Chorus

Verse 2:
And he said, "On the streets day and night,
That's my life, that's my home,
Ain't got nowhere else I could go.
So I just walk the streets,
Telling the people about Jesus
From corner to corner, from door to door;
But they all make fun of me and say...

Chorus

Vamp:
Save, save,
Save your soul.

Chorus

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Meaning & Inspiration

Released in 1987 on the album *A-Men Golden Gospel Greats*, "I'm Just a Nobody" by The Williams Brothers stands as a profound declaration of humble faith and dependence on divine grace. This powerful track, far from being a simple lament of inadequacy, serves as a profound theological statement, mirroring the scriptural emphasis on recognizing one's own limitations to better appreciate God's boundless strength. The song's core message resonates deeply with the teachings found throughout the Bible, particularly in passages that extol the virtues of humility and the recognition of human frailty apart from divine intervention. It echoes the sentiment expressed by the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 3:5, where he states, "Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God." The Williams Brothers articulate this truth with a raw authenticity that invites listeners to confront their own self-reliance and to discover the liberating power of surrendering their perceived "nobodies" to a God who makes them everything. The song's narrative is not one of despair, but of confident surrender, illustrating that true significance is found not in self-acclaimed importance, but in being found in Christ. This perspective aligns perfectly with Philippians 4:13, which declares, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." By embracing the identity of "nobody" in their own strength, the brothers lay the groundwork for an unshakeable foundation built on the sure promises of God, acknowledging that it is in their weakness that Christ's power is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9). The song inspires a reorientation of perspective, encouraging a shift from the world's metrics of success and worth to the eternal value placed on a contrite and believing heart, as highlighted in Psalm 51:17: "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." "I'm Just a Nobody" is a timeless reminder that in recognizing our limitations, we open ourselves to the infinite possibilities and purposes of a loving Creator.

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