The band's founder, John Waller, began writing songs when he was 19 and soo… Read Full Bio ↴The band's founder, John Waller, began writing songs when he was 19 and soon started sharing them with audiences in the Atlanta area. In 1996, after five years on his own and several custom recording projects, John felt it was time to put a group together and According to John was born. "I sought out people who were strong where I was weak," remembers John. I really like camaraderie and I love being on a team. I have a sincere appreciation and admiration for the guys in the band."

The band's journey has been marked with significant milestones. In 1998, their self-titled debut on the KMG label yielded the successful Christian CHR radio single "Justified." A bittersweet honor came for the group when their song "Nothing Back" was used at the funeral of Columbine shooting victim Cassie Bernall. The song was later used in a video tribute to her life and faith. "It made us feel very humble," said John. "That song went so perfectly with what we had heard about her life. Obviously, we could've never made that happen - God just dropped the song in that teenager's life."

For John, Jason, Matt and Josh, the prayers continue - they pray that they would have more than critical or financial success - but that they would, in John's words, "impact people wherever we go. Our goal is to be faithful to enter the doors God opens for us. And our mission is to get people caught up in the excitement of walking with Christ in everyday life." That is the bottom line - According To John."

(Note: This is an abbreviated version of the biography that was available on the band's website (www.accordingtojohn.com), which is no longer in existence. The band itself also seems to have broken up to pursue other goals in life.)

For reference:
- Google "Meet According To John band"
- Under the first result click the "Cached" link
- Enjoy!

Nothing Back
According To John Lyrics

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[Chorus: x2]
All I've got
All I am
All my dreams and
All my plans
I'm holding back
I'm holding nothing back from you

I surrender it all
I lay it before you
For all of my days
I'll give you the glory
You caused me to see
My heart is divided
Lord, take all of me
Cause I have decided
Yeah

[Chorus]

All I've got
All I am
All my dreams and
All my plans
I'm holding back
I'm holding nothing back from you
Whatever it takes
I trust you completely
I'm here in your hands
If you need to break me

[Chorus]

All I've got
All I am
All my dreams and
All my plans
I'm holding back
I'm holding nothing back from you
All I've got
All I am
All my dreams and
All my plans
I'm holding back
I'm holding nothing back from you

Hey, nothing back
Nothing back from you

Overall Meaning

The song "Nothing Back" by According to John is a heartfelt declaration of surrender and complete trust in God. The lyrics express the singer's willingness to offer everything they are, have, and hope to be to God without hesitation. The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing the idea that the singer is not holding back anything from God and is willing to surrender their entire being to Him. The lyrics also acknowledge that this surrender may require sacrifice, but the singer still trusts God completely.

The song's themes of surrender, trust, and sacrifice are common in Christian music, as they are fundamental to the Christian faith. This makes the song relatable and inspiring for many listeners who seek to deepen their relationship with God. The use of repetition in the chorus also emphasizes the importance of the concept being expressed, making it more memorable and impactful.

Overall, "Nothing Back" is a beautiful and sincere expression of devotion to God, and its message is one that resonates with many Christians on their spiritual journey.

Line by Line Meaning

All I've got
I'm offering everything that I have.

All I am
I'm completely surrendering myself to you.

All my dreams and
I'm giving up my aspirations and desires to follow your plans.

All my plans
I'm trusting your guidance for my life instead of relying on my own strategies.

I'm holding back
I'm no longer withholding anything from you - I'm ready to give my all.

I surrender it all
Everything that I've held onto, I'm now letting go and giving to you.

I lay it before you
I'm presenting all that I have to you for your use and direction.

For all of my days
I'm committing my entire life to living for you and glorifying you.

I'll give you the glory
I want all of the credit and honor to go to you for my life and accomplishments.

You caused me to see
You revealed your truth to me and opened my eyes to your ways.

My heart is divided
I've been struggling to fully commit to you and have been holding onto other desires.

Lord, take all of me
I'm asking you to take control of my heart and my life completely.

Cause I have decided
I've made the choice to follow you and give everything to you.

Whatever it takes
I'm willing to go through any trials or difficulties in order to follow you.

I trust you completely
I have full confidence in your plans and your will for my life.

I'm here in your hands
I'm placing myself under your care and provision, knowing that you will guide me.

If you need to break me
I'm willing to go through any circumstances that will accomplish your ultimate purpose for my life.

Hey, nothing back
I'm holding nothing back from you - I'm fully committed to following you and living for your glory.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: JOHN G. WALLER, SCOTT JOHNSON

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