Yours
Diverse City Lyrics
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I'm 'bout to take a shot to the skully with a bat
I'm out of control, need you to fill my soul up
And could you shed a little light on the skeletons holed up
My past is taking me to task
And I can't guarantee how much longer I'll last
Without You I'm a hopeless wreck
So I cry out Your name as I drop to the deck
Don't get me started, don't even get me started
Don't get me started, don't even get me started
Don't get me started, don't even get me started
I'm Yours
Take me as I am
I'm Yours
So take this space between us and fill it up again
I'm Yours
Take me as I am
I'm Yours
So won't you take this space between us and fill it up again
Simple minded little punk
Thought I was the junk
Nobody ever told me that my doo-doo stunk
What was I out of my mind
Or was I just trippin' on an ego
But You filled up the space and You never let me go
Bullseye to the center of my soul
One shot but it rocked like a fatal blow
This love was Your gun, mercy Your shells
Now I'm a dead man walkin' down a skinny trail
I'm gonna shout it from the rooftops
Give it all I got
Shout it from the rooftops
So you can take your best shot
I'm gonna shout it from the rooftops
Give it all I got
Shout it from the rooftops
Like it or not
I'm a dead man walkin'
I'm a dead man walkin' down the boulevard
The lyrics to Diverse City/tobyMac's song "Yours" speak about the struggles of the singer asking for a divine intervention. The singer starts off by admitting that he feels vulnerable and helpless. His past is catching up, and he isn't sure how much longer he can hold up without a higher power, which is portrayed as a beam of light that could shine through the darkness and bring peace of mind. He pleads with the higher power to enlighten him about the skeletons that he has kept hidden deep within. He calls out to the higher power, asking for help and begging for mercy in the wake of his brokenness. He then proclaims that he is "Yours," and that the higher power can take him as he is, and fill the gap between them once again.
The second stanza shifts from the singer's struggles to a confession of his shortcomings. Acknowledging that he was a "simple-minded little punk" who thought he was the best, the singer realizes that he was blinded by his ego and didn't realize how wrong he was. However, he goes on to realize that it was the higher power that filled the void in his life, and it was only by surrendering to it that he could find the solace he craves. He then acknowledges his spiritual death, but he continues to proclaim his newfound faith, shouting from the rooftops that he is going to stand firm and not falter.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I turn my back I get the feeling that
I feel like something bad is going to happen when I'm not looking
I'm 'bout to take a shot to the skully with a bat
I feel like someone is going to hit me with a bat
I'm out of control, need you to fill my soul up
I feel like I've lost control and need you to help me find myself again
And could you shed a little light on the skeletons holed up
Can you help me confront and deal with the dark secrets from my past?
My past is taking me to task
My past is constantly challenging and haunting me
And I can't guarantee how much longer I'll last
I'm struggling to keep going and can't promise how long I can hold on
Without You I'm a hopeless wreck
I'm lost and broken without you to guide and support me
So I cry out Your name as I drop to the deck
I call out to you as I fall to my knees in desperation
Don't get me started, don't even get me started
I can't even begin to explain how much I need you
I'm Yours
I belong to you and am dedicated to you
Take me as I am
Accept me with my flaws and imperfections
So take this space between us and fill it up again
Please close the gap between us and bring us closer together like before
Simple minded little punk
I used to be naive and foolish
Thought I was the junk
I thought I was the best and nothing could stop me
Nobody ever told me that my doo-doo stunk
Nobody ever told me that I had faults and made mistakes
What was I out of my mind
I was delusional and irrational
Or was I just trippin' on an ego
Or was I just blinded by my own arrogance and pride?
But You filled up the space and You never let me go
You filled the void in my heart and never gave up on me
Bullseye to the center of my soul
You hit the target right in the core of my being
One shot but it rocked like a fatal blow
One encounter with you changed my life forever
This love was Your gun, mercy Your shells
Your love was the weapon that saved me, and your mercy the ammunition that sustained me
Now I'm a dead man walkin' down a skinny trail
Now I walk with a new purpose, having left my old self behind
I'm gonna shout it from the rooftops
I will proclaim my devotion to you loudly and fearlessly
Give it all I got
I'll give everything I have for you
So you can take your best shot
You can try to test me or bring me down, but I won't back down
Like it or not
Whether you approve or not, I will keep fighting for what I believe in
I'm a dead man walkin'
I have been reborn with a new identity and purpose
Down the boulevard
Onward with confidence and conviction
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARIAH CAREY, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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“2016 and still can’t get enoiugh”
“2017 and I still love Annie”
“2018 and still where!”
“2019 and still love it!”
“2020 and binging Annie!”
“2021 and still goin strong!”
“2022 this is literally my comfort song”
“2023 and still love it”
This song will never age
Yiat Craft
All songs in Annie ordered by personal favorites. 1st is most and 12th is least.
1st: The City's Yours
2nd: Tomorrow
3rd: It's the Hard Knock Life
4th: I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here
5th: Little Girls
6th: I Don't Need Anything But You
7th: Maybe
8th: Who Am I
9th: Easy Street
10th: Opportunity
11th: You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile
12th: Moonquake Lake
Also they should make an Annie 2
Star Bird
This is my favorite song out of all of the Annie songs. It's so cute
#1 favorite: city is yours
#2 favorite: Who am I
#3 favorite: together at last
#4 favorite: little girls
#5 favorite: I think I'm gonna like it here
#6 favorite: it's the hard-knock life
Nourène
So take it all
So take it all,
The city's yours, the city's mine
It's worth fighting for, it's worth fighting for
It's all mine, it's all mine
So take it all, so take it all
The city's yours, the city's mine
It's worth fighting for, it's all mine: all mine
It's all yours
Marshmallow
2022 and still can’t get enough of Annie
The Deathly Halløws ⚯͛
It was her opportunity
Ronan games
Same bro
Daniroblox💗
2023 u mean I really can't get enough like this is my 10 000time watching this or even watching Annie
TallPersonJohnny
Like seriously
Nikki M
2023 now
Britt T
2023! and i still cant get enough of ANNIE!
Nyla
Frrrrr
Jazz
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Itz_Xyn Neon
Well I was just born the year before this was posted