Im Just a Teenager
Lee Williams Lyrics
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And I saw a man that appeared to be just an old wino;
Sitting on the streets, telling the people
About Jesus as they passed by.
And because he was all raggedy and dirty,
People would just laugh and make fun
Of the old man and walk on by.
And he said because of the way I am,
A lot of people consider me as nothing,
And say I don't know what I am talking about.
But there is one thing that he said
That really touched my heart and stayed on my mind,
When that old man looked up and said...
I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody,
About somebody, who can save anybody.
I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody,
About somebody, who can save anybody.
And he said, I've had so many problems in my life,
That I just couldn't deal with so I started drinking,
Thought it would help ease my pain.
But things got worse, so I said,
'Lord I give up I'm in your hands',
And that's when my life began to change,
But these people think
I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody,
About somebody, who can save anybody.
And he said, On the streets day and night,
That's my life, that's my home,
Ain't got nowhere else I could go.
So I just walk the streets,
Telling the people about Jesus
From corner to corner, from door to door;
But they all make fun of me and say...
I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody,
About somebody, who can save anybody.
Save, save,
Save your soul.
I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody,
About somebody, who can save anybody.
The lyrics of "I'm Just a Nobody" by Lee Williams & The Spirituals tell the story of an old man, referred to as a wino, who walks the streets sharing his faith in Jesus with anyone who passes by. Despite his ragged appearance and lack of material possessions, he faces ridicule from others. The old man acknowledges that many consider him to be nothing and believe he doesn't know what he's talking about.
However, amidst the judgment and rejection, there is one thing he says that deeply impacts the singer. When the old man looks up, he shares a powerful message: "I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody, about somebody who can save anybody." This line resonates with the singer and stays on their mind, reminding them of the power and significance of the old man's message.
The lyrics reveal that the old man has faced numerous challenges in his life, leading him down a destructive path of alcohol abuse as a coping mechanism. But as his problems worsened, he reached a breaking point where he surrendered to God, saying, "Lord, I give up; I'm in your hands." It is at this crucial moment that the old man's life begins to change.
Despite experiencing transformation and finding hope in his faith, the old man continues to live on the streets, positioning himself as a messenger of Jesus from corner to corner and door to door. However, the people he encounters continue to mock him, dismissing his message as the ramblings of a nobody.
The song ends with a plea to save souls, emphasizing the old man's determination to spread the word about "somebody who can save anybody." Despite being disregarded and belittled, he remains steadfast in his mission to share the message of salvation with anybody willing to listen.
Line by Line Meaning
I was walking downtown one day,
While walking in the downtown area, at some point in time,
And I saw a man that appeared to be just an old wino;
I noticed an individual who seemed like a typical homeless person;
Sitting on the streets, telling the people
Seated on the pavements, he was conveying a message
About Jesus as they passed by.
Regarding Jesus to those who walked past him.
And because he was all raggedy and dirty,
Due to his disheveled and unclean appearance,
People would just laugh and make fun
People would simply mock and tease him
Of the old man and walk on by.
Because of his age and appearance, and continue on their way.
And he said because of the way I am,
The man expressed that due to his personal circumstances and appearance,
No money, no fancy clothes, no fine homes and cars,
Lacking financial resources, stylish clothing, luxurious residences, and automobiles,
A lot of people consider me as nothing,
Many individuals perceive him as insignificant
And say I don't know what I am talking about.
They believe his words hold no value or credibility.
But there is one thing that he said
However, there was one statement that he made
That really touched my heart and stayed on my mind,
Which deeply resonated with me and remained in my thoughts
When that old man looked up and said...
When the elderly man raised his gaze and uttered...
I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody,
I am a person of no importance attempting to spread a message
About somebody, who can save anybody.
Regarding an individual who has the power to rescue anyone.
I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody,
I am an ordinary individual striving to inform everyone
About somebody, who can save anybody.
About an individual who has the ability to rescue anyone.
And he said, I've had so many problems in my life,
He mentioned that he faced numerous challenges throughout his existence
That I just couldn't deal with so I started drinking,
Unable to cope, he resorted to drinking alcohol
Thought it would help ease my pain.
Believing it would alleviate his suffering.
But things got worse, so I said,
However, matters deteriorated, leading him to think
'Lord I give up I'm in your hands',
'Dear Lord, I surrender and entrust myself to your guidance,'
And that's when my life began to change,
At that moment, a transformation occurred in his life
But these people think
Nevertheless, these individuals believe
On the streets day and night,
Spending time continuously on the streets,
That's my life, that's my home,
That lifestyle is my existence, my dwelling
Ain't got nowhere else I could go.
I have no alternative place to turn to.
So I just walk the streets,
Consequently, I wander the streets
Telling the people about Jesus
Informing individuals about Jesus
From corner to corner, from door to door;
Moving from each street corner to another, from one doorstep to the next;
But they all make fun of me and say...
Unfortunately, they all mock me and utter...
I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody,
Merely an insignificant individual endeavoring to inform everyone
About somebody, who can save anybody.
Regarding an individual who possesses the ability to rescue anyone.
Save, save,
Rescue, rescue
Save your soul.
Preserve and redeem your spirit.
I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody,
I am an ordinary individual striving to inform everyone
About somebody, who can save anybody.
About an individual who has the ability to rescue anyone.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DOUGLAS WILLIAMS, LEONARD WILLIAMS, MELVIN WILLIAMS
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