Zach Williams - Under My Feet Lyrics
Lyrics
You might not recognize me now
Those chains that once surrounded me are laying on the ground
You can’t keep digging up my past
You may have had a laugh or two but you don't get the last
You might not recognize me now
Maybe I was blind but now I see
Maybe I was bound but now I’m free
Maybe you need reminding
You’re under my feet
Maybe you’re a lie that I don’t need
Maybe you should listen when I speak
Maybe you need reminding
You’re under my feet
If you want scars I’ll show you scars
All the wounds upon the hands of light that pierced the dark
If I were you I’d be afraid
‘Cause everything you meant for guilt the cross has met with grace
Maybe I was blind but now I see
Maybe I was bound but now I’m free
Maybe you need reminding
You’re under my feet
Maybe you’re a lie that I don’t need
Maybe you should listen when I speak
Maybe you need reminding
You’re under my feet
whoa, whoa
I think it’s time you meet my maker
I think it’s time you meet my maker
whoa, whoa,
I think it’s time that you remember
I think it’s time that you remember
Maybe I was blind but now I see
Maybe I was bound but now I’m free
Maybe you need reminding
You’re under my feet
Maybe you’re a lie that I don’t need
Maybe you should listen when I speak
Maybe you need reminding
You’re under my feet
Under my feet.
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Zach Williams - "Under My Feet" (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on October 4, 2019, as part of his compelling album *Rescue Story*, Zach Williams’ "Under My Feet" is a powerful anthem of spiritual liberation and defiance. The song immediately plunges into a narrative of profound transformation, reflecting a journey from bondage to freedom that resonates deeply with the Christian experience. It's not just a song; it's a declaration from someone who has been delivered, addressing the forces that once held sway over their life—be it past sins, shame, or the spiritual accuser—and asserting a new, divinely-granted authority.
The opening lines paint a vivid picture of this change, speaking of chains now lying on the ground, signaling a break from a former way of life or struggle. The "you" in the song represents the past, any lingering condemnation, or even the spiritual enemy that seeks to bind us to former failures. The resolute statement, "You can’t keep digging up my past," firmly shuts the door on old accusations, asserting the truth found in Romans 8:1 that "there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." This echoes the new identity received through faith, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17, where "the old has gone, the new is here!" The speaker acknowledges a former state of spiritual blindness and captivity, stating, "Maybe I was blind but now I see; Maybe I was bound but now I’m free," a universal testimony for those whose eyes have been opened to God's grace and who have found freedom in Christ, mirroring Jesus' words in John 8:36: "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
The heart of the song's message, "You’re under my feet," is a potent declaration of spiritual dominion. This isn't human arrogance, but a confident assertion of the authority given to believers through Christ. It powerfully calls to mind Romans 16:20, "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet," and Luke 10:19, where Jesus declares, "I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you." This phrase signifies that the accuser, the chains of the past, and the power of sin no longer hold any sway; they have been defeated and rendered powerless by the superior power of God working through the believer. This position of authority is not earned but gifted, a direct result of Christ's victory.
The song then shifts to identify the source of this profound victory: the cross. When the speaker defiantly offers, "If you want scars I’ll show you scars / All the wounds upon the hands of light that pierced the dark," it's a direct reference to Jesus' crucifixion. The scars on the "hands of light" are the marks of ultimate sacrifice, the proof that "everything you meant for guilt the cross has met with grace." This highlights the core of the Gospel, where Jesus bore the wounds described in Isaiah 53:5 so that we might be healed and set free from guilt. Our condemnation was nailed to the cross, as Colossians 2:13-14 reminds us, making way for boundless grace, a gift we receive through faith according to Ephesians 2:8-9.
Finally, the song crescendos with a bold challenge to the lingering presence of darkness: "I think it’s time you meet my Maker / I think it’s time that you remember." This is an ultimate assertion of divine protection and allegiance, reminding the spiritual enemy of the Almighty God who stands with the believer. It serves as a stark reminder of God’s absolute sovereignty and power, as declared in Isaiah 45:5, "I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God." This triumphant declaration solidifies the message that the believer is no longer alone or defenseless but stands firm in the unwavering strength and authority of their Creator. "Under My Feet" is a rallying cry for anyone who has experienced the liberating power of God, transforming past struggles into stepping stones for a future lived in freedom and victory. It encourages every hearer to boldly claim the truth of their new identity and the authority they possess in Christ, pushing back against every lie and accusation, knowing their ultimate victory is secured.