Without Him
Elvis Presley Lyrics


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Without Him I could do nothing
Without Him I?d surely fail
Without Him I would be drifting
Like a ship without a sail

Without Him I would be dying
Without Him I?d be enslaved
Without Him life would be worthless
But with Jesus thank God I'm saved

Oh Jesus, oh Jesus
Do you know Him today
Please don't turn Him away
Oh Jesus, my Jesus




Without Him how lost I would be
Without Him how lost I would be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elvis Presley's song Without Him are deeply contemplative and make a statement about the importance of faith in life. The first verse portrays a sense of hopelessness that one feels when they have no sense of direction in life. The image of a ship without a sail represents a life that is drifting aimlessly, without purpose or intention. The following verses talk about the consequences of not having faith in Jesus Christ. The singer says that life without Jesus would be worthless, and without Him, one would be enslaved and ultimately die.


The repetition of the phrase 'Without Him' is used to emphasize the singer's dependence on Jesus, and the chorus reinforces this message by urging listeners not to turn away from Him. The final line of the song, "Without Him how lost I would be," sums up the central theme of the song, that faith in Jesus Christ is necessary for a meaningful and fulfilled life.


Line by Line Meaning

Without Him I could do nothing
My abilities and achievements are only possible because of Him


Without Him I'd surely fail
I would be unsuccessful and defeated without His guidance


Without Him I would be drifting
I would lack direction and purpose without His presence


Like a ship without a sail
I would be adrift and aimless, with no means of control or progress


Without Him I would be dying
My soul would be dead and empty without His love and grace


Without Him I'd be enslaved
I would be trapped in a life of sin and bondage without His salvation


Without Him life would be worthless
My existence would have no meaning or value without His purpose and plan


But with Jesus thank God I'm saved
I am eternally grateful for His saving grace and the hope it brings


Oh Jesus, oh Jesus
An expression of reverence and adoration for Him


Do you know Him today
Encouragement to others to seek a personal relationship with Him


Please don't turn Him away
A plea to accept and embrace His love and salvation


Oh Jesus, my Jesus
A personal acknowledgment of His role and significance in my life


Without Him how lost I would be
Without His guidance and presence, I would be lost and helpless


Without Him how lost I would be
Repeated for emphasis, underscoring the importance of His involvement in my life




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mylon Lefevre

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