Mission From God
The Offspring [Other] Lyrics


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Never knew where to go
Never used to go to at night
Thinking but I didn't know
Never could seem to get it right
But I've made up my mind
Yeah I've made up my mind

I wanna feel important
I wanna feel alive
Don't talk to me
Don't talk to you
You know I'm lying
You know the truth

Yeah, I'm on a Mission From God
It sounds kinda crazy but I like it a lot
I'm an answer to the man up above
It's me he's speaking of
Yeah, so I'm just a fortunate son?
Everybody wants to be the chosen one
I'm on a mission
I'm on a mission from God

I went to Pensacola just to get an opinion
A perfect California get it straight in my mind
Take a new road, take a new direction
Maybe going to get it right
But I've made up my mind
Yeah I've made up my mind
I wanna feel important
I wanna feel alive

Don't talk to me
Don't talk to you
You know I'm lying
You know the truth

Yeah, I'm on a mission from God
It sounds kinda crazy but I like it a lot
I'm an answer to the man up above
It's me he's speaking of
Yeah, so I'm just a fortunate son?
Everybody wants to be the chosen one
I'm on a mission
I'm on a mission from God

If I could save the world
I might do it
I just might do it
Now it's up to me
So are you worth it?
Are you really worth it?
If I can save the world

Yeah I'm on a Mission From God
Sounds kinda crazy but I like it a lot
I'm an answer to the man up above
It's me he's speaking of




On a mission, on a mission, on a mission, a mission, a mission, mission, mission, mission
Yeah I'm on a mission

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Mission From God" by The Offspring describe the singer's inner turmoil of feeling lost and aimless in life. He feels he has never been sure where to go or what to do, and has been unable to make the right choices. However, he has now made up his mind and decided that he wants to feel important and alive. The singer claims to be on a mission from God, and while this may sound crazy to others, he finds purpose and meaning in it. He believes he is an answer to the man up above, and is determined to fulfill this mission.


Line by Line Meaning

Never knew where to go
I was lost and unsure of my path in life.


Never used to go to at night
I didn't have any particular destination or purpose when going out at night.


Thinking but I didn't know
I had thoughts and ideas, but I lacked clarity and direction.


Never could seem to get it right
I struggled to make good decisions and achieve my goals.


But I've made up my mind
I have finally made a decision and am resolved to stick with it.


Yeah I've made up my mind
This decision is set in stone and I am committed to it.


I wanna feel important
I am seeking a sense of purpose and meaning in my life.


I wanna feel alive
I want to experience a fulfilling, meaningful existence.


Don't talk to me
I am focused on my own mission and am not interested in distractions or outside opinions.


Don't talk to you
I don't want anyone else interfering with my mission or trying to persuade me otherwise.


You know I'm lying
You can sense that I am not being entirely truthful about my intentions.


You know the truth
Deep down, you know that I am on a mission that is important to me.


Yeah, I'm on a Mission From God
I am pursuing a calling or greater purpose that I believe is divinely inspired.


It sounds kinda crazy but I like it a lot
To others, my mission may seem unconventional or even odd, but I am passionate about it nonetheless.


I'm an answer to the man up above
I believe that I have been chosen or called by a higher power to fulfill this mission.


It's me he's speaking of
I am the one whom the higher power has chosen to carry out this mission.


Yeah, so I'm just a fortunate son?
Am I simply lucky or favored by fate, or is there a greater purpose behind my mission?


Everybody wants to be the chosen one
It is human nature to desire a sense of purpose and a feeling that one is important or special.


I'm on a mission
I am fully committed to my mission, and nothing will stand in my way.


I went to Pensacola just to get an opinion
I sought out the advice of others in order to gain clarity and perspective on my mission.


A perfect California get it straight in my mind
In California, I found inspiration and clarity about what I needed to do to fulfill my mission.


Take a new road, take a new direction
I am willing to take risks and venture down uncharted paths in order to achieve my mission.


Maybe going to get it right
I am optimistic that this new approach will lead me to success in fulfilling my mission.


If I could save the world
My mission involves making the world a better place in some way, and I believe that it is possible to do so.


I might do it
I am confident in my abilities and determination to make a real difference in the world.


Now it's up to me
Ultimately, the success or failure of my mission rests solely on my own efforts and determination.


So are you worth it?
I need to determine if others are truly deserving of the impact that my mission will have on their lives.


Are you really worth it?
I am questioning the value of others' lives and whether they are deserving of the time and effort I will invest in my mission.


On a mission, on a mission, on a mission, a mission, a mission, mission, mission, mission
My mission is at the forefront of my mind at all times, and I am always working towards achieving it.


Yeah I'm on a mission
My mission is the most important thing to me, and I will stop at nothing to see it through.




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