One Shot
Newsboys Lyrics


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All around the world
Every boy, every girl's got one shot
Believers let me hear you shout
Hey!
Hey!

You could find me
Living in the city of DC
Found my freedom in the rhythm of the back beat
God placed a love inside that I could not control
Beside me, had a brother saying I could sing like Nat King
But all I wanted was to do the rock thing
To roll through every town and spread His love around
Just a little while then I found

All around the world
Every boy, every girl's got one shot
To prove what they're all about
I'm gonna sing about my God
And it doesn't matter what's hot
Believers let me hear you shout
We say there's one way
When push comes to shove
We're gonna sing of His love

Things change
Just like the Twitter that you update
Or your Facebook status on your front page
But there's no comment you can leave to change my mind
Maybe you're a student at the college of the ivy
Or filling up a pop machine with Hi-C
Anywhere you might be
You can help the world see
What His love's about
Believers let me hear you shout

All around the world
Every boy, every girl's got one shot
To prove what they're all about
I'm gonna sing about my God
And it doesn't matter what's hot
Believers let me hear you shout
We say there's one way
When push comes to shove
We're gonna sing of His love

Are we scared to stand out from the crowd?
Make a difference in our own town?
If we stay silent with our voices now
The rocks will cry out
Believers let me hear you shout

All around the world
Every boy, every girl's got one shot
To prove what they're all about
I'm gonna sing about my God
And it doesn't matter what's hot
Believers let me hear you shout
We say there's one way
When push comes to shove
We're gonna sing of His love

All around the world (all around the world)
Every boy and girl (every boy and girl)
All around the world




Every boy and girl
All around the world

Overall Meaning

The song One Shot by Newsboys is an upbeat call to action for believers to make use of their one shot to spread the love of God all around the world. The lyrics emphasize that everyone, regardless of their background or status, has a chance to prove what they are all about and make a difference. The song highlights the importance of not staying silent with our voices and standing out from the crowd to make a positive impact in our own town and beyond. The chorus repeats the phrase "every boy, every girl's got one shot" and calls on believers to shout their love for God.


The verses of the song are personal stories of the lead singer and his experience of finding his love for music and God. He recalls living in the city of DC and finding freedom in the rhythm of the backbeat. He also shares how he had a brother who said he could sing like Nat King, but he wanted to do the rock thing to spread God's love through music. The lyrics suggest that wherever and whoever we are, we can help the world see what God's love is all about.


Line by Line Meaning

All around the world
In every corner of the globe


Every boy, every girl's got one shot
Every person has the opportunity to make an impact


Believers let me hear you shout
Those who have faith, show it and express it loudly


Hey!
Exclamation of excitement


You could find me
I was located


Living in the city of DC
Residing in Washington, D.C.


Found my freedom in the rhythm of the back beat
Discovered my liberation through music's beat


God placed a love inside that I could not control
Divine intervention gave me a passion out of my own hands


Beside me, had a brother saying I could sing like Nat King
I had a companion who believed I could sing like a legendary musician


But all I wanted was to do the rock thing
I aspired to pursue a rock music career


To roll through every town and spread His love around
To tour various places and spread God's message through music


Just a little while then I found
But then something happened to change my course


To prove what they're all about
To display their true character and purpose


I'm gonna sing about my God
I will express my faith in my music


And it doesn't matter what's hot
Popular trends do not dictate my message


We say there's one way
Our belief is that there is one certain truth


When push comes to shove
When faced with challenges or resistance


Things change
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns


Just like the Twitter that you update
Similar to social media updates that regularly change


But there's no comment you can leave to change my mind
Nothing you say can sway my convictions


Maybe you're a student at the college of the ivy
Perhaps you are enrolled at a prestigious university


Or filling up a pop machine with Hi-C
Or doing a mundane, everyday task like stocking a beverage vending machine


Anywhere you might be
Regardless of your location or situation


You can help the world see
You have the ability to make a difference in society


What His love's about
What God's love truly means


Are we scared to stand out from the crowd?
Do we fear being different from others?


Make a difference in our own town?
Can we have an impact in our own community?


If we stay silent with our voices now
If we do not speak up and share our beliefs


The rocks will cry out
Other forces will take our place in proclaiming the truth


All around the world (all around the world)
Everywhere, everywhere


Every boy and girl (every boy and girl)
Every male and female


All around the world
In every part of the world




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: JUAN RAYMON OTERO, MICHAEL TAIT, SETH DAVID MOSLEY, WESLEY EUGENE CAMPBELL

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