Give Me Your Eyes was one of the most successful Christian songs of 2008 and its success continued into 2009. The tune won the Song of the Year and Best Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song at the 2009 Dove Awards. It spent 14 weeks at #1 on Billboard's Hot Christian AC radio chart, and 27 weeks at the summit of the iTunes Christian Song Chart. Speaking with Songfacts about the song in a 2011 interview Heath said he never foresaw the song's success: "I remember the day that we wrote it, and I had a good feeling about it," he said, "Sometimes when you write, you think, yeah, I can see this working at radio, or I can see this really sticking in people's heads. But the fact that there were sermons written after it, people went on missions trips. And as far as I know, I think it's the first song in the history of my record label to go gold, as far as a single. That's way, way beyond my expectations for that song. But it's been great."
After the release of his most commercially successful song, Heath went on to produce three additional full length studio albums through Provident Label Group. Leaving Eden, released in 2011, hosted "Your Love", and the album and single received three Grammy awards. In October of 2012, Blue Mountain was released and most recently No Turning Back was circulated in 2015.
No Turning Back
Brandon Heath Lyrics
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I called out his name
I'm following Jesus now and
He knows the way
I made up my mind
I leave it behind
No turning back
I'm moving on
Not looking back
I'm giving him
All that I have
No turning back
No turning back
Though I may wander
I am not lost
So many distractions
But I, I look to the cross
I made up my mind
I leave it behind
No turning back
No turning back
I'm moving on
Not looking back
I'm giving him
All that I have
No turning back
No turning back
You want to come with me
He loves you the same
Oh, won't you come with me?
(Oh, won't you come with me?)
Just call out his name
(Just call out his name)
Say I have decided
(I have decided)
To follow Jesus
(To follow Jesus)
Say I have decided
(I have decided)
I'm following Jesus
(Following Jesus)
No turning back
No turning back
I'm moving on
Not looking back
I'm giving him
All that I have
No turning back
No turning back
No turning back
I'm giving Him all I have now
No turning back
Giving Him all I have
No turning back
There's no turning back
No turning back
Giving Him all I have
No turning back
I have decided
The lyrics to the song "No Turning Back" by Brandon Heath reflect a decision to follow Jesus and abandon the distractions and obstacles of the past. The singer declares that they have "made up [their] mind" and are "not looking back," determined to give all they have to follow Jesus without turning away from Him. The lyrics acknowledge that the journey of faith may include wandering and distractions, but the singer is certain that they are not lost and will look to the cross for guidance.
The song's call to action encourages listeners to come and follow Jesus with the singer, with a reassurance that those who do will be loved just the same. The repetition of the phrase "No turning back" throughout the song underscores the singer's unwavering commitment to Jesus.
Overall, the song is a declaration of faith and a challenge to step out boldly in following Jesus, embracing the journey even when it may lead to the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I have decided
I have made a clear and unwavering decision.
I called out his name
I cried out to Jesus for guidance and help.
I'm following Jesus now and He knows the way
I am now devotedly walking in the path of Jesus, and trusting in His divine guidance.
I made up my mind
I became determined in my decision.
I leave it behind
I am leaving my past struggles and doubts in the past and moving forward with a new faith.
No turning back
I am steadfast and will not waver in my new found beliefs.
I'm moving on
I am advancing through my journey of faith.
Not looking back
I am not allowing myself to dwell on the past, and am focused on the future.
I'm giving him all that I have
I am committing everything I have to Jesus, and trusting in Him completely.
Though I may wander
Even if I face moments of doubt or uncertainty,
I am not lost
I have faith and trust in Jesus's guidance, and will not lose my way.
So many distractions
I am aware that there will be many things that may cause me to stumble,
But I, I look to the cross
But I choose to focus on Jesus's sacrifice for my salvation, and stay true to my beliefs.
You want to come with me
If you want to join me on my journey,
He loves you the same
Jesus loves you just as much as He loves me.
Oh, won't you come with me?
Won't you join me on this journey?
Just call out his name
Just ask Jesus for guidance and help.
Say I have decided
Declare with confidence that you have made a decision.
To follow Jesus
To walk in the path of Jesus.
No turning back
Remain steadfast in your decision.
I'm giving Him all I have now
I am committing everything I have to Jesus in this very moment.
There's no turning back
I am fully committed to my faith, and will not change my mind.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brandon Heath Knell, David Leonard, Leslie Jordan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
cora
maybe you should work on getting more songs especially christain and jammmy
@jdn538
"...I'm moving on, not looking back..." Lord help me to live out these lyrics every day!
@user-lo1bh1xw5i
Jesus peace be upon him is but a messenger delivering the world of god ALLAH ,that god is one and only and that god ALLAH is the only one deserving worship, jesus peace be upon him is but a human created by God Allah , nothing was before god , and therefore jesus peace be upon him is not a god . May you all be guided to the right path.
@USCG.Brennan
Islam is a false religion and Mohammed created it in his own mind......
Jesus warned us about false religions and you're involved in and promoting one right now. Prayers to you that you might find THE Way!!
Jesus said "I am the Way the Truth and the Light.....no man comes unto the Father but by Me". John 14:6
@treyalston3414
This song is amazing. Fell in love with it when I first heard it. I was like, "yes I am going to follow Jesus no matter how much I will have to constantly crucify my flesh, get out of my comfort zones, and face my fears, I will follow Jesus."
@cyal8r77
👏👍
@onelogue
Yikes, sounds like a cult following.
@treyalston3414
@Logue Richard get off my comment with that foolishness please. You obviously is a religious person who don’t follow the real Jesus. Goodbye
@user-lo1bh1xw5i
Jesus peace be upon him is but a messenger delivering the world of god ALLAH ,that god is one and only and that god ALLAH is the only one deserving worship, jesus peace be upon him is but a human created by God Allah , nothing was before god , and therefore jesus peace be upon him is not a god . May you all be guided to the right path.
@onelogue
@Smahane Maghnouji All Gods are a joke. Religion was created to take advantage of the ignorant and weak.
Try living life like there is no God. It's way better.... trust in your fellow human as much as you believe in your made up deity.