Reborn
The Onlys Lyrics


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You must be reborn to enter the Kingdom of Heaven
But how can a man enter his mother's womb a second time?
Aahhh it's by the Spirit

We're born a sinner
Since our first breath
No flesh will enter Kingdom of Heaven
We must be Reborn we must be Reborn
He died for our sins
Nailed them to the Cross
Grace through Faith saves
Not by our works
We must be Reborn, we must be Reborn
The death penalty payment for sin
Adam brought death, Christ forgiveness
We must be Reborn, we must be Reborn

Most folk think they getting in by being good
Set up their own standards
Hoping maybe God will overlook
They fail to realize
The very reason Christ was sent
If we could get it right before God's eyes
Then Christ died for nothing
What'cha think the Cross was for?
Salvation is by Faith
The finished work of Christ
Is not by what we do
But what He did
Stop comparing your sins
To other people's sins
Sin is sin in God's eyes death is its penalty
The call is to the sinner
Not those who think they're righteous
Saved people go to Heaven
Good people to Hell's fire
What will you say before Almighty God
On Judgement Day
You really think God's pleased with you?
Instead His only Son who saves

We're born a sinner
Since our first breath
No flesh will enter Kingdom of Heaven
We must be Reborn we must be Reborn
He died for our sins
Nailed them to the Cross
Grace through Faith saves
Not by our works
We must be Reborn, we must be Reborn
The death penalty payment for sin
Adam brought death, Christ forgiveness
We must be Reborn, we must be Reborn

No other Sacrifice acceptable in God's eyes
Jesus the Unblemished Lamb
Bore the sins of every man
Still some trying to find their way
Taking different routes
They'd rather live under the law
All that they do is filthy flawed
Many are called but few chosen
We're all God's creation
But to have the title Child of God
You must receive the Savior
Don't believe Satan's lies
He's out to masquerade you
Have you walk around believing
God is cool with humanism
You chasing false religions
Denying Him who is sinless
Only thing God wants for you to do
Confess, believe, repentance
He paid the price our sentence
He's the door to Heavens entrance
Flesh is born of flesh
But the Spirit's only born of Spirit

We must be Reborn to enter heaven
We must be Reborn to enter heaven
We must be Reborn, we must be Reborn
We must be Reborn, we must be Reborn

We're born a sinner
Since our first breath
No flesh will enter Kingdom of Heaven
We must be Reborn we must be Reborn
He died for our sins
Nailed them to the Cross
Grace through Faith saves
Not by our works
We must be Reborn, we must be Reborn
The death penalty payment for sin
Adam brought death, Christ forgiveness
We must be Reborn, We must be Reborn

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No flesh shall enter the Kingdom of Heaven
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Onlys' song "Reborn" express the central message of Christianity: that in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, one must be spiritually reborn. The song challenges the idea that good deeds or personal righteousness can earn salvation, emphasizing instead the need for faith in Jesus Christ and the redemption he offers through his death on the cross. The lyrics also point out that all human beings are born sinners, incapable of entering heaven on their own merits.


The song begins by acknowledging the confusion of a man who questions the possibility of being born again. The response comes in the form of the Holy Spirit, implying that this rebirth is a spiritual transformation rather than a physical one. The lyrics then delve into the concept of original sin and the necessity of being reborn in order to attain salvation. It highlights the futility of relying on one's own efforts to earn favor with God, stating that it is through the grace and faith in the finished work of Christ that one can be reborn and receive forgiveness for their sins.


The lyrics also challenge the notion of self-righteousness and the idea that being good can secure a place in heaven. It reminds listeners that salvation cannot be earned by comparing one's sins to others, as sin is sin in the eyes of God, and the penalty for sin is death. The call to the sinner is emphasized, emphasizing that those who recognize their need for a savior are the ones who will find redemption. The song concludes with a reminder that only through spiritual rebirth can one gain entrance into heaven.


Overall, "Reborn" serves as a clear and direct message about the core beliefs of Christianity, emphasizing the need for faith in Jesus Christ and the redemption he offers through his death and resurrection. It challenges the illusion of self-righteousness and highlights the importance of recognizing one's sinfulness and the need for spiritual rebirth.


Line by Line Meaning

You must be reborn to enter the Kingdom of Heaven
In order to gain access to the Kingdom of Heaven, one must undergo a spiritual rebirth.


But how can a man enter his mother's womb a second time?
A man cannot physically be born again in his mother's womb, so there must be a different way to achieve spiritual rebirth.


Aahhh it's by the Spirit
The means of spiritual rebirth is through the Holy Spirit.


We're born a sinner
From the moment of our first breath, we inherit a sinful nature.


Since our first breath
Sinfulness is present in us from the very beginning of our lives.


No flesh will enter Kingdom of Heaven
Our sinful nature prevents us from entering the Kingdom of Heaven.


We must be Reborn we must be Reborn
To overcome our sinful nature and gain entry to the Kingdom of Heaven, we must undergo spiritual rebirth.


He died for our sins
Jesus Christ sacrificed himself on the cross to atone for our sins.


Nailed them to the Cross
Our sins were symbolically nailed to the cross with Christ's crucifixion.


Grace through Faith saves
Salvation comes through the unmerited favor of God and our faith in Him.


Not by our works
Our salvation does not come from anything we do or our own good deeds.


The death penalty payment for sin
Sin carries a penalty of death, but Christ paid that penalty on our behalf.


Adam brought death, Christ forgiveness
Through Adam's sin, death entered the world, but through Christ's forgiveness, we have the opportunity for eternal life.


Most folk think they getting in by being good
Many people believe that they can enter the Kingdom of Heaven solely based on their good deeds.


Set up their own standards
They establish their own moral standards by which they believe they will be judged.


Hoping maybe God will overlook
They hope that God will disregard their shortcomings and judge them favorably based on their own perceived goodness.


They fail to realize
These individuals do not understand or acknowledge the true purpose of Christ's coming.


The very reason Christ was sent
Christ was sent for a specific purpose that these individuals fail to grasp.


If we could get it right before God's eyes
If it were possible for us to be perfect in God's sight through our own efforts.


Then Christ died for nothing
If our own goodness and righteousness were enough, then Christ's sacrifice on the cross would have been unnecessary.


What'cha think the Cross was for?
The purpose of the cross and Christ's death is not for us to rely on our own goodness, but to acknowledge our need for His forgiveness and salvation.


Salvation is by Faith
Our salvation comes through placing our faith and trust in Christ.


The finished work of Christ
Salvation is a result of the completed and sufficient work of Christ.


Is not by what we do
Our salvation does not depend on our own actions or good works.


But what He did
It is solely based on what Christ accomplished through His death and resurrection.


Stop comparing your sins
Do not compare your sins to the sins of others.


To other people's sins
The severity of sin and its consequences are the same in the eyes of God, regardless of the specific sins committed.


Sin is sin in God's eyes death is its penalty
All sins, regardless of their nature, carry the penalty of death in the sight of God.


The call is to the sinner
The invitation for salvation is extended to those who recognize themselves as sinners in need of redemption.


Not those who think they're righteous
Salvation is not for those who consider themselves to be righteous or self-sufficient.


Saved people go to Heaven
Only those who have accepted Christ as their savior will enter the Kingdom of Heaven.


Good people to Hell's fire
Merely being morally upright or good by worldly standards is not enough to secure a place in Heaven.


What will you say before Almighty God
When confronted by God on Judgment Day, what will be your defense or explanation for your beliefs and actions?


On Judgement Day
Referring to the day of ultimate judgment when all individuals will be held accountable for their choices and actions.


You really think God's pleased with you?
Are you truly convinced that God is satisfied and pleased with your current state without accepting His gift of salvation?


Instead His only Son who saves
Our salvation and redemption come solely through God's provision of His Son, Jesus Christ.


No other Sacrifice acceptable in God's eyes
God does not accept any other sacrifice or means of salvation besides the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.


Jesus the Unblemished Lamb
Jesus, who was sinless and perfect, is symbolized as the pure and unblemished Lamb offered as a sacrifice for our sins.


Bore the sins of every man
Jesus carried the burden and consequences of the sins of all humanity upon Himself.


Still some trying to find their way
There are still people who are searching for their path or seeking meaning in life.


Taking different routes
These individuals are pursuing various paths or ideologies in their quest for spiritual fulfillment.


They'd rather live under the law
Some choose to adhere to a legalistic approach or rely on their own efforts to attain righteousness.


All that they do is filthy flawed
Despite their best efforts, their actions and attempts at righteousness are inherently imperfect and tainted by sin.


Many are called but few chosen
While the invitation for salvation is extended to many, only a select few will respond and genuinely accept the offer.


We're all God's creation
Every human being is a creation of God.


But to have the title Child of God
To be considered a child of God, it requires a specific condition or qualification.


You must receive the Savior
Accepting and receiving Jesus Christ as the Savior is essential for becoming a child of God.


Don't believe Satan's lies
Do not be deceived by the lies and falsehoods spread by Satan.


He's out to masquerade you
Satan's intention is to deceive and disguise the truth, leading people astray.


Have you walk around believing
He wants individuals to live with false beliefs and perceptions about God and salvation.


God is cool with humanism
Satan wants people to believe that humanism and the elevation of human achievements is acceptable to God.


You chasing false religions
By pursuing and adhering to false religions or belief systems, one is led away from the true path of salvation.


Denying Him who is sinless
Rejecting Christ, who is without sin and the embodiment of salvation.


Only thing God wants for you to do
God's desire for each person is very simple and straightforward.


Confess, believe, repentance
The required actions are to confess one's sins, sincerely believe in Jesus as the Savior, and repent or turn away from sinful behavior.


He paid the price our sentence
Jesus paid the necessary price or penalty for our sins, which was our deserved punishment.


He's the door to Heavens entrance
Jesus serves as the gateway or access point to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.


Flesh is born of flesh
Physical birth is a result of the union of human parents.


But the Spirit's only born of Spirit
Spiritual birth or rebirth can only be achieved through the work of the Holy Spirit.


Just in case you missed it
This statement is made to draw attention to a previous point made.


None
This line is a continuation of the previous instruction, emphasizing that no one in the flesh can enter the Kingdom of Heaven.


We must be Reborn to enter heaven
A repetition of the main theme, highlighting the necessity of spiritual rebirth to gain entry to heaven.


We must be Reborn, we must be Reborn
Reiterating the importance of undergoing spiritual rebirth.


We must be Reborn, we must be Reborn
Continuing to emphasize the requirement of spiritual rebirth.




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Written by: Kim Ruiz

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