TobyMac - Lose My Soul Lyrics
Lyrics
Man I wanna tell y'all something, man.
Man I'm not gon' let these material things get in my way, y'all.
I'm tryna get somewhere.
I'm tryna get somewhere,
That's real and pure and true and eternal.
Toby, can you go with your boy
Let's go!
Father God, I am clay in your hands,
Help me to stay that way through all life's demands,
'Cause they chip and they nag and they pull at me,
And every little thing I make up my mind to be,
Like I'mma be a daddy who's in the mix,
And I'mma be a husband who stays legit,
And I pray that I'm an artist who rises above,
The road that is wide and filled with self love,
Everything that I see draws me,
Though it's only in you that I can truly see that it's a feast for the eyes- a low blow to purpose.
And I'm a little kid at a three-ring circus.
I don't wanna gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
I don't wanna gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
Mr. Franklin, step up to the mic, sir
Check it out,
The paparazzi flashes, and that they think that it's you,
But they don't know that who you are is not what you do,
True, we get it twisted when we peek at the charts,
Yo before we part from the start,
Where's your heart?
You a pimp, hustler?
Tell me what's your title,
America has no more stars, now we call them idols,
You sit idle while we teach prosperity,
The first thing to prosper should be inside of me.
We're free...
Not because of .22s on the range,
But Christ came in range, we said yes now we changed,
Not the same, even though I made a fall,
Since I got that call, no more Saul, now I'm Paul.
I don't wanna gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
I don't wanna gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
Don't wanna walk away,
Don't wanna walk away
Mandisa come on
How do I sense the tide that's rising?
De-sensitizing me from living in the light of eternity, eternity, watch me now
How do I sense the tide that's rising?
It's hypnotizing me from living in the light of eternity
Tell me how do I sense the tide that's rising?
De-sensitizing me from living in the light, living in the light of eternity.
Lord what we gonna do,
We're relying on you,
All eyes are on you Lord,
All eyes are on you, all eyes are on you Jesus.
I don't wanna gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Light a candle y'all lift it higher y'all come on
I don't wanna gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
...man against the whole world and lose your soul
I don't wanna gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Every ... now every ...
This is my honest plea, Father, won't you cover me.
Come on
I don't wanna gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, and all those people say
I don't wanna gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna lose, I don't wanna lose my soul.
Lord forgive us when we get consumed by the things of this world,
That fight for our love, and our passion,
As our eyes are open wide and on you.
Grant us the privilege of your world view,
And may your kingdom be what wakes us up and lays us down.
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Don't wanna lose our soul,
No, don't wanna lose my soul.
Hey excuse me,
I'm looking for some dude named Toby.
Ha ha, yeah, last door on the left, you'll hear it.
Thanks,
No problem.
Don't let me lose my soul, I never wanna walk away,
I don't wanna lose my soul,
No, no, no.
Don't let me, don't let me, lose my soul,
I don't wanna walk away,
Don't let me walk away,
Don't let me lose, my soul,
I'm never gonna walk away.
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TobyMac - Lose My Soul
Meaning & Inspiration
TobyMac's "Lose My Soul," released on April 24, 2010, dives deep into the profound internal struggle of wrestling with temptation and the yearning for spiritual renewal, a battle familiar to many who walk a path of faith. The song's powerful narrative isn't just about resisting external pressures, but about an internal conflict, a desire to shed an old self that clings too tightly, and to embrace a new identity found in Christ. It speaks to the moments when our desires pull us away from the path God has laid out, echoing the Apostle Paul's own lament in Romans 7:15, "For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing." The lyrics articulate a profound weariness with the ongoing fight against our own fleshly inclinations, a desire to be free from the cycle of falling and getting back up, and to find a lasting peace that transcends these internal tugs-of-war.
The core message resonates with the biblical concept of denying oneself and taking up one's cross, as Jesus taught in Mark 8:34. It’s about actively choosing to "lose" the parts of ourselves that are contrary to God's will, not in a sense of defeat, but in a deliberate surrender that leads to true victory. This isn't about perfection, but about a persistent, grace-fueled pursuit of holiness. The song captures the feeling of being drawn to things that offer fleeting satisfaction but ultimately leave the soul empty, a stark contrast to the "living water" Jesus offered in John 4:14 that quenches thirst forever. The yearning to "lose my soul" can be interpreted as a desire to lose it to God – to give it over completely, allowing Him to mold and remold it into something that glorifies Him. This resonates with the idea presented in Romans 12:1, which calls believers to offer their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, which is their spiritual worship. The song is an honest portrayal of the ongoing sanctification process, the journey of becoming more like Christ, even when it feels like an uphill battle. It’s an anthem for anyone who understands that true freedom comes not from indulging our desires, but from surrendering them to a higher purpose, ultimately finding a soul that is not lost to sin, but found in the perfect love of God.