Yours
Relient K vs. Tobymac 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 Relient K's "I'm Taking You with Me" talk about the struggles of the singer and his reliance on God to keep him grounded. He acknowledges that he feels like he's about to be hit hard with life's struggles, and he needs God to fill his soul and reveal the things in his past that he's been hiding away. He's aware that he isn't in control and he's terrified at the prospect of going through life without God's help.
The singer confesses that he's made mistakes and believed himself to be better than he was. He thought he was "the junk," but he realizes he was nothing without God. God filled the emptiness inside him and kept him from falling off track. The singer admits that he's walking down a thin path, but he's content to be a "dead man walking" because he knows he's not alone. The chorus repeats the message of being God's and handing over control. The singer is begging God to fill the space between them again.
Overall, the song is about surrendering to God and acknowledging the need for divine help. The singer is humbled by his past but confident in his future with God by his side. The repetition of the phrase "I'm Yours" reinforces the idea that we are never truly in control and can find peace by submitting to God's will.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I turn my back I get the feeling that
Each time I look away, I sense danger lurking around me
I'm 'bout to take a shot to the skully with a bat
I feel like someone is about to attack me with a bat
I'm out of control, need you to fill my soul up
I lack self-control, and I need you to provide me with spiritual fulfillment
And could you shed a little light on the skeletons holed up
Can you reveal the secrets of my past that I keep hidden like a skeleton in a closet
My past is taking me to task
My past is holding me accountable for my actions
And I can't guarantee how much longer I'll last
I am uncertain about how much longer I can cope with my current situation
Without You I'm a hopeless wreck
If I'm not with you, I'm a hopeless mess
So I cry out Your name as I drop to the deck
I call out your name in desperation as I fall to the ground
Don't get me started, don't even get me started
Please don't provoke me or make me angry, it won't end well
I'm Yours
I belong to you, and I am willing to submit to your will
Take me as I am
Accept me for who I am with all my flaws and imperfections
So take this space between us and fill it up again
Bridge the gap between us and bring us back together again
Simple minded little punk
I was an ignorant and foolish person
Thought I was the junk
I believed I was superior to others
Nobody ever told me that my doo-doo stunk
No one ever pointed out my flaws or mistakes, and I never realized them myself
What was I out of my mind
Was I insane to think so highly of myself?
Or was I just trippin' on an ego
Did I let my ego get the best of me?
But You filled up the space and You never let me go
You bridged the gap between us and never abandoned me
Bullseye to the center of my soul
Your love hit me straight in the heart and soul
One shot but it rocked like a fatal blow
Your love was so powerful, it felt like a fatal blow, but in a good way
This love was Your gun, mercy Your shells
Your love is like a weapon that shows mercy
Now I'm a dead man walkin' down a skinny trail
I am reborn, walking down a narrow path with a new purpose
I'm gonna shout it from the rooftops
I am going to proclaim my love and devotion to you loudly and clearly
Give it all I got
I will put all my effort into declaring my love for you
Like it or not
Whether you approve or not, I will still proclaim my love for you
I'm a dead man walkin'
Even though I am reborn, I still bear witness to my old self and my past actions
Down the boulevard
I am walking down the street, a symbol of my journey towards redemption
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARIAH CAREY, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT
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