Coming Out
Khaya Mthethwa Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

So many times I went against Your word just to make it on my own
The truth is that I really thought that I could talk the talk and never walk the walk
Hiding in the shadows of my life face to face with condemnation and grace

I can hear the choir of angels crying out forgiveness

I will tell the world
There's just ain't no living without You

I will tell the world
There's no better life apart from You apart from You

I will tell the world
There's just ain't no living without You
I will tell the world
There's no better life apart from You apart from You

So we are coming out of hiding we are coming out of hiding
We're seeking Your face we're seeking Your face
We are coming out of hiding we are coming out of hiding
Coz we're the chosen race we're the chosen race

Yeah we are coming out of hiding we are coming out of hiding
We're seeking Your face we're seeking Your face
So we are coming out of hiding we are coming out of hiding
Coz we're the chosen race we're the chosen race

From early teens I knew that You weren't pleased with a life without faith a life without faith
I believed I believed in You coz I saw the things You do
Wrapped up insecurity and living in mediocrity
I never thought You could do to me
The things You said You'd do for me

So I'm coming out I'm coming out
I'm coming out I'm coming out
I'm coming out I'm coming out
I'm coming out of hiding
I'm coming out of hiding

Here we go I will tell the world I will tell the world
There's just ain't no living there's just ain't no living without You
I will tell the world I will tell the world ey
There's no better life apart from oh oh oh You apart from You

I will tell the world
There's just ain't no living without You there just ain't no living there's just ain't no breathing without You oh oh oh
I will tell the world
There's no better life apart from You apart from You say oh

Oh oh oh never apart from You yeah never apart from You apart from You oh
Oh oh oh never apart from You I never wanna spend apart from You another day
I never wanna spend oh oh oh another minute never apart from You
I never wanna spend another second living without You no oh oh oh never apart from You oh oh apart from You

Stomp your feet and clap your hands oh oh oh never apart from You apart from You
Oh oh oh never apart from You apart from You
Stomp your feet and clap your hands

I will tell the world
There just ain't no living there's just ain't no breathing without You oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Khaya Mthethwa’s song Coming Out are a confession and a resolution. The artist admits to making mistakes and going against the word of God in order to pursue his own interests. However, he now realizes that living without God is not living at all. He acknowledges that the angels are crying out to forgive him, and he is willing to tell the world that life without God is not worth living. He seeks God’s face and declares that he is part of the chosen race.

The repetition of the phrase “coming out of hiding” suggests that the artist has been living in shame and hiding his true self from the world. He has struggled with insecurity and mediocrity, but now he is ready to come out and be his true self, and put his faith in God. The line “there just ain't no breathing without You” exemplifies the idea that living without God means barely existing because He is the essence of all living things.

The song is a declaration of devotion to God and acceptance of His love, despite the artist’s past missteps. It acknowledges that being honest and open is better than hiding in the shadows, and that seeking God’s guidance and following His word leads to a better, more fulfilling life.

Line by Line Meaning

So many times I went against Your word just to make it on my own
I have disobeyed You numerous times because I thought I could rely on myself

The truth is that I really thought that I could talk the talk and never walk the walk
I have been hypocritical in my faith by only saying what's right without following through with actions

Hiding in the shadows of my life face to face with condemnation and grace
I am confronted with both judgment and mercy and have been avoiding facing them

I can hear the choir of angels crying out forgiveness
I realize that I am still worthy of God's love and forgiveness despite my mistakes

We're seeking Your face we're seeking Your face
We are actively searching for God's presence in our lives

From early teens I knew that You weren't pleased with a life without faith a life without faith
I have always known that living without faith is not pleasing to God

I believed I believed in You coz I saw the things You do
I only believed in God because of the things that He has done for me

Wrapped up insecurity and living in mediocrity
I have struggled with insecurities and have been living a life that is not fulfilling

I never thought You could do to me The things You said You'd do for me
I didn't fully trust in God's promises for my life

Here we go I will tell the world I will tell the world
I am ready to share my faith with everyone

Oh oh oh never apart from You yeah never apart from You apart from You oh
I never want to live without God in my life

Stomp your feet and clap your hands oh oh oh never apart from You apart from You
Let's celebrate and show our love for God for always being with us

I will tell the world There just ain't no living there's just ain't no breathing without You oh oh oh
I cannot live without God's presence and love in my life

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: N. KHAYELIHLE MTHETHWA, BHEKISISA IGNATIUS MTHEMBU

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS