War With Myself
Acappella is an all-male Contemporary Christian vocal group that was founde… Read Full Bio ↴Acappella is an all-male Contemporary Christian vocal group that was founded in 1982 by Keith Lancaster, who has variously played the role of singer, songwriter, and producer throughout the group's history. Acappella is by far the most popular musical group to have come out of the Churches of Christ in the U.S. They are in large part responsible for inspiring an entire culture of a cappella musical performance in the Church of Christ. Churches of Christ members strive to worship as first century Christians worshiped, and believe one should sing 'making melody in your heart' (Eph. 5:19), instead of using musical instruments in worship. The song "Acappella" from 1986's Conquerors was the first to achieve widespread popularity within the church of Christ (it could almost be called a 'hit') and the 1988 album Sweet Fellowship has become their all-time best seller. AVB's breakout Song in My Soul was released almost concurrently, and the number of like-minded a cappella vocal groups within the church of Christ grew almost exponentially after these two albums. Acappella experienced their first mainstream success outside the church of Christ with 1993's Set Me Free. This album also had a song licensed for use in a Sony Camcorder Super Bowl commercial (with the refrain "They are more precious than gold").

War With Myself
Acappella Lyrics


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I'm at war with myself
The very thing I want to do
I keep trying to do
But I just can't seem to do
The things I know You want me to
'Cause I'm at war with myself

I'm going through a lot of things that make me stumble
Attacking me, beating me, breaking me, keeping me humble
The Word is good, but my sinful nature's taking over
I need a light, can someone help me to recover

All I need is You (all I need is You, all I want is You)
All I want is truth (I'm in search of truth, the truth that only comes from You)
Can I find the faith (can I find the faith to keep me on the straight)
I'm calling out Your name

Chorus:
The very thing I want to do
I keep trying to do
But I just can't seem to do
The things I know You want me to
'Cause I'm at war with myself
No matter what I try to do
I keep failing You
But I know that I should do
The things I know You want me to
'Cause I'm at war with myself

I'm fighting in this battle like a wounded soldier
I don't think I can bear this burden on my shoulder
The ride is rough, it's going fast, it's almost over
I need a hand to get me off this roller coaster

How can I get to You (how can I get to You, I need to get to You)
I still desire truth (I still desire truth, the truth that only comes from You)
I'm desperate for the faith (I'm desperate for the faith to keep me on the straight)
I'm screaming out Your name

When the righteous cry out (when the righteous cry out)
They'll be set free (be set free)
From the pain in this life (this life)
That brought them to their knees

In the night, a light, the smoke is clearing
The sky is dark, and hot, but I'm not fearing
It's raging on, but I know that I can win this battle
Eventually, the other side of me will crumble

All I need is You (all I need is You, how can I get to You)
All I want is truth (I still desire truth, the truth that only comes from You)
Can I find the faith (I'm desperate for the faith to keep me on the straight)
I'm crying out Your name

Repeat Chorus (x2)

War

Scriptural Reference:





"We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it." Romans 7:14-20
"For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God's power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God's power we will live with him to serve you. Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you--unless, of course, you fail the test?" 2 Corinthians 13:4-5

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Acappella's "War With Myself" express a sense of inner conflict and struggle, as the singer admits to being at war with themselves. They convey a sense of frustration, as the individual struggles to do the things they know they should do, but cannot seem to accomplish. The singer admits to stumbling, being beaten down, and battling with their sinful nature, pleading for help and guidance to find the faith, truth, and light they need to recover. The chorus repeats the central struggle, that the singer wants to do the right things but continually fails and feels at war with themselves.


The lyrics of this song speak to the universal experience of inner conflict and the struggle to do what is right, even when it feels impossible. The scriptural reference to Romans 7 further emphasizes this point, underscoring the idea that even those who strive to live holy lives will continually fall short due to our sinful natures. However, the song also offers hope, with references to the ultimate victory that can be achieved through belief and faith. The powerful vocals and harmonies in Acappella's performance add depth and emotion to these lyrics, making "War With Myself" a moving and relatable musical expression of inner conflict and struggle.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm at war with myself
I'm struggling internally


The very thing I want to do
I have good intentions


I keep trying to do
I'm constantly attempting


But I just can't seem to do
But I fail frequently


The things I know You want me to
I know what God expects of me


'Cause I'm at war with myself
But I'm struggling to do the same


I'm going through a lot of things that make me stumble
I'm facing challenges and struggling to overcome them


Attacking me, beating me, breaking me, keeping me humble
These challenges are defeating me and causing me to feel humbled


The Word is good, but my sinful nature's taking over
I believe in God, but I keep giving in to temptation


I need a light, can someone help me to recover
I need guidance and support to find my way back to God


All I need is You (all I need is You, all I want is You)
God is the only one who can help me


All I want is truth (I'm in search of truth, the truth that only comes from You)
I need to find the truth about myself and God


Can I find the faith (can I find the faith to keep me on the straight)
I need to have faith that God will help me change


I'm calling out Your name
I'm asking God for help


The very thing I want to do
My intentions are good


I keep trying to do
I'm putting in effort


But I just can't seem to do
But I'm struggling to accomplish it


The things I know You want me to
I know what God expects of me


'Cause I'm at war with myself
But I'm facing an internal battle


No matter what I try to do
I'm unable to make progress


I keep failing You
I keep disappointing God


But I know that I should do
But I'm aware of what I need to do


The things I know You want me to
I know what God's expectations are


'Cause I'm at war with myself
But I'm struggling to meet them


I'm fighting in this battle like a wounded soldier
I'm struggling to fight back


I don't think I can bear this burden on my shoulder
It's difficult for me to handle this pressure


The ride is rough, it's going fast, it's almost over
This struggle is intense and almost over


I need a hand to get me off this roller coaster
I need help to overcome this challenge


How can I get to You (how can I get to You, I need to get to You)
I need to find a way to connect with God


I still desire truth (I still desire truth, the truth that only comes from You)
I still seek the truth about God


I'm desperate for the faith (I'm desperate for the faith to keep me on the straight)
I need to have faith in God to stay on track


I'm screaming out Your name
I'm calling out to God for assistance


When the righteous cry out (when the righteous cry out)
Believers who ask for help


They'll be set free (be set free)
They'll find peace from their problems


From the pain in this life (this life)
From the hardships in this world


That brought them to their knees
That broke them down and made them desperate for help


In the night, a light, the smoke is clearing
Finding resolution in the darkness


The sky is dark, and hot, but I'm not fearing
Despite the challenging conditions, I am not intimidated


It's raging on, but I know that I can win this battle
Even though the fight is tough, I believe I can succeed


Eventually, the other side of me will crumble
My bad habits and temptations will fade with time


I'm crying out Your name
I'm continuing to request God's support




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