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The Commission
Cain Lyrics


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See my hands and look at my feet
It's okay if it's hard to believe
I have faith that you will do greater things
It's my time to go, but before I leave

Go tell the world about me
I was dead but now I live
I've gotta go now for a little while
But goodbye is not the end

Don't forget the things that I taught you
I've conquered death and I hold the keys
Where I go you will go too someday
But there's much to do here before you leave so

Go tell the world about me
I was dead but now I live
I've gotta go now for a little while
But goodbye is not the

End of the journey
The end of the road
My spirit is with you
Wherever you go
You have a purpose
And I have a plan
I'll make you this promise
I'll come back again
But until then

Go tell the world about me
For I was dead but now I live
Oh, I've gotta go now for a little while
Hey, but goodbye is not the end

(Go tell the world) Oh
Go tell them about me
(Go tell the world)
I've gotta go
(Go tell the world)
For a little while
But goodbye is not the end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cain's song The Commission are a message of hope and empowerment from a departed soul to those he leaves behind. The first line, "See my hands and look at my feet," refers to the wounds of the crucifixion, which the singer is showing to the listener. He acknowledges that it may be difficult to believe, but he has faith that they will carry on his legacy and "do greater things."


The second verse reminds the listener of the teachings that the singer has imparted to them, and that he has conquered death and holds the keys to eternal life. He assures them that though he is leaving, they too will someday follow him to where he has gone, but until then there is important work to be done on earth.


The chorus urges the listener to spread the singer's message to the world, sharing the good news that though he was once dead, he is now alive. The final verse repeats the message of hope and promise, assuring the listener that they have a purpose and a plan, and that the singer will return to them in the future.


Overall, The Commission is a powerful affirmation of faith, resilience, and the potential for each individual to make a positive impact on the world around them, even in the face of adversity and loss.


Line by Line Meaning

See my hands and look at my feet
I am here, present, and real. Take a good look.


It's okay if it's hard to believe
I understand that my words can be hard to trust.


I have faith that you will do greater things
I believe in your potential, even if you don't see it yet.


It's my time to go, but before I leave
I am about to depart, but I have some final words for you.


Go tell the world about me
Spread my teachings and my story far and wide.


I was dead but now I live
I have overcome death and continue to exist.


But goodbye is not the end
Although I am leaving, I will still be with you in spirit.


Don't forget the things that I taught you
Remember the lessons I shared with you during my life.


I've conquered death and I hold the keys
I have defeated death and have control over it.


Where I go you will go too someday
Eventually, you too will experience what happens after death.


But there's much to do here before you leave so
Before you depart from this world, there is much work to be done.


The end of the journey
Death is not the end of our journey as spirits.


The end of the road
Death is not the end of our journey through life.


My spirit is with you
Even after I leave this world, my presence will still be felt.


Wherever you go
No matter where you go in life, I will always be with you.


You have a purpose
You have a reason for being here and a role to play in the world.


And I have a plan
I have a plan for your life and how you can fulfill your purpose.


I'll make you this promise
I am making a commitment to you.


I'll come back again
I will return to this world at some point in the future.


Go tell the world about me
Spread my teachings and my story far and wide.


Oh, I've gotta go now for a little while
It is time for me to depart, but I will return.


Hey, but goodbye is not the end
Although I am leaving, I will still be with you in spirit.


(Go tell the world) Oh
Encouragement to continue spreading the message.


(Go tell the world)
Encouragement to continue spreading the message.


(Go tell the world)
Encouragement to continue spreading the message.


I've gotta go
It is time for me to depart.


For a little while
I will not be gone forever.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Blake Neesmith, Carter Frodge, Logan Cain, Madison Cain, Taylor Cain

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@chrystalynnkelly5325

What gets me the most is that, it's not a song about Jesus, it's about Jesus speaking to us in his own words.

@zeneidavalencia6248

Exactly! I think that’s why it made me cry 🥲

@christinaharris2799

Sometimes when I sing this song, I change "I", " Me", etc. to "He", " Him".
🎶Go tell the world about Him. He was dead but now He lives.
Either way about it, it's still an absolutely beautiful song with so much truth. I look forward to the day that I am in His presence and at His feet.

@angelicagodinez1199

Exactly...........absolutely beautiful

@brantuga9915

AMEN 🖐 🙏 I feel the same way I Love JESUS his word is so powerful

@blazee3895

@Zeneida Valencia Was riding in my car and started balling my eyes out ❤️

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@danjames545

This song should speak to all of us. Especially those of us in the American church. We are too comfortable most of the time just sitting around and expecting our pastors to tell those who come to church about Jesus. We need to be the ones who are doing it. Our world is in a state of confusion while we sit trying to be as comfortable as we can. Let's get comfortable in the uncomfortable. Tell the world about him!

@placefeature5329

Yeah!

@sierracarlson555

This is the comment 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@juanitavaughn1514

Yes!!!! Help us Jesus

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