Tug of War
Andy Mineo feat. Krizz Kaliko Lyrics

Momma praying for me, Grandma praying for me
Andy recognizes the power of prayer and seeks guidance from those who care for him

Satan preying on me, Jesus waiting on me
Andy understands that he is torn between two opposing forces that represent temptation and salvation

‘Cause I’ve been straddling the fence, it’s time to make decisions
Andy realizes that he cannot continue living a life of indecision and is ready to make choices

I’ve been thinking ‘bout heaven lately, don’t think I’ll get in
Andy is concerned about his actions and how they will affect his chances of entering heaven

‘Cause I’ve been going back and forth, I love the way I’m living
Andy is aware that he is living a life of inconsistency and struggles to let go of his sinful ways

But I hate it at the same time ‘cause I know I’m sinning
Andy is conflicted and recognizes his wrongdoings, but is struggling to overcome them

And I don’t want to be like them hypocritical Christians
Andy fears becoming like those who claim to be Christians but do not live up to their beliefs

So I stay away from Jesus completely till I’m ready to give him
Andy avoids seeking Jesus until he feels he is ready to fully commit to a life of faith

Everything, but that seems like it’ll never happen
Andy doubts his ability to surrender everything to Jesus and believes it may never come to fruition

My girl comin’ over later, you know what’s about to happen
Andy is tempted by his girlfriend and knows he will struggle with temptation when she is around

Then after some smashing I’m sitting there asking
Andy feels guilty about giving into temptation and reflects on his actions

If eternity in hell is worth some moments of this satisfaction
Andy questions whether the temporary pleasure of sin is worth the eternal punishment in hell

Man I’m so back and forth!
Andy feels conflicted and struggles to make decisions in his spiritual journey

Back and forth like a tug of war
Krizz Kaliko highlights the internal struggle that Andy feels between sin and salvation

‘Cause I’ve been fighting for my life like, tryna get my life right
Krizz Kaliko expresses Andy's constant battle to overcome his sinful ways and lead a righteous life

And I really want more, and I don’t know
Andy is unsure of what he truly desires in life and struggles to find his purpose

And I’ve been fighting for control, and fighting for my soul and this is war
Krizz Kaliko emphasizes that the internal battle for Andy's soul is ongoing and requires constant effort

I’ve got two choices, both require pain
Andy recognizes that there are consequences, good or bad, to every decision he makes

One’s the pain of change or the pain of staying the same
Andy understands that both changing his ways and continuing to live in sin have their own set of challenges and consequences

One of them leads to joy, other one leads to shame
Andy acknowledges that one path leads to positive outcomes while the other leads to negative consequences

One of them leads to freedom, the other keeps me in chains
Andy realizes that living a life of righteousness leads to freedom while living a life of sin leads to being trapped

I wear a cross and give you thanks for my blessings! Ain’t that enough?
Andy is frustrated and wonders if showing gratitude for his blessings is enough for him to receive salvation

Why you want everything? Can’t you leave this part of my life untouched?
Andy questions God's intentions and wonders why he has to surrender everything in his life to receive salvation

I thought following you meant I only had to say yes once!
Andy realizes that following Jesus requires continuous effort and dedication, not just a one-time decision

Now every day I wake up you give me some cross to take up!
Andy is frustrated by the constant challenges that come with his spiritual journey

You really want me to break up with my girl? Now that’s too much
Andy is resistant to letting go of his relationship even if it means it may be a hindrance to his faith

I know what’s best for me! You don’t understand my complexities!
Andy feels that only he understands his life and that God cannot possibly know what is best for him

See I gotta make a living so don’t ask where my checks come from!
Andy is defensive and resistant to giving up aspects of his life that provide financial stability

I hear you talking, I ain’t gone numb
Andy is listening to God's voice and not becoming desensitized to it

I know I’m in the dark and I gotta find my way to the Son, ‘cause he callin’ on my name and I know I can’t run
Andy understands that Jesus is calling him out of the darkness and towards the light, and he cannot ignore it

A trail of broken hearts, a man full of regrets
Andy reflects on his past mistakes that have caused harm to himself and others

The thrill has left, the empty promises of sin sets
Andy recognizes that the temporary pleasure of sin is hollow and ultimately disappointing

You wanna put treasure inside my hands, but you cease
Andy understands that there are blessings that God wants to give him, but he is resistant to accepting them

‘Cause they’re clamped, holding on the sins I won’t release
Andy's sins are holding him back and preventing him from receiving God's blessings

I don’t know how to start loving you, and stop doing what I’m doing
Andy struggles with letting go of his sinful ways and cannot understand how to fully love and follow God

If I gain you, tell me what I’m really losing
Andy is conflicted about what he may have to give up to fully follow Jesus

You have to change me; in my sin I’d never choose him
Andy recognizes that he cannot change himself and needs Jesus to change him from within

My heart needs to see something greater than what I’m pursuing
Andy understands that his heart wants something greater than the temporary pleasure of sin

So, is it true that you give rest to the weary?
Andy questions whether Jesus can provide him with peace and rest from his internal struggle

Can you accept and repair me? Do you hear me?
Andy pleads with Jesus to accept him and fix his brokenness

It’s so clear and now it’s painfully apparent
Andy's understanding of his situation has become clear and painfully obvious

That I can’t have my sin and my Savior, they’re not for sharing
Andy understands that he cannot hold onto his sinful ways if he chooses to follow Jesus

Anything that I lose to follow you is not a loss
Andy understands that anything he may have to give up to follow Jesus is worth it in the end

But sometimes I believe the lie
Andy struggles with doubts and sometimes believes the lies of the enemy

That God don’t provide for his child when they obey, that’s so cray
Andy questions the lie that God does not provide for those who follow him and knows it is irrational

He callin’ me to freedom, I think that it’s time to walk
Andy recognizes that Jesus is calling him towards a life of freedom and that it is time for him to start walking in that direction

I don’t see every step but the next is out of the dark
Andy may not know the entire path, but he knows that the next step is towards the light

I’m the filthiest of them all, but I’m yours if you wash me
Andy recognizes that he is a sinner, but is willing to surrender himself to Jesus to be cleansed

From that sin, by the blood of that cross! I’m yours …
Andy acknowledges that his salvation comes from the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and he belongs to him