Least of These
Todd Agnew Lyrics
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Accuser, an abuser with nothing to live for
A devil, a deceiver and probably much more
But why does it have to define me?
Why do you always remind me?
Why can't I be free from who I've been?
Why can't you see me as one of the least of these?
I'm a liar, I'm a thief, I'm a traitor, I'm the chief of sinners
I'm pretty sure that nothing's beneath me
I'm a cheater, I'm a chain, I don't know if I can change
But why does it have to define me?
Why do you always remind me?
Why can't I be free from who I've been?
Why can't you see me as one of the least of these?
Why does this have to define me?
If He came to this hell to find me?
Why can't this blood refine me?
Why do you always remind me?
Why can't I be free from who I've been?
Why can't you see me as one of the least of these?
Why can't you see me as one of the least of these?
The lyrics of Todd Agnew's song Least of These are a poignant and introspective reflection on the nature of sin and redemption. The opening lines of the song present a series of self-accusations, claiming to be a druggie, pusher, one night stand whore, accuser, abuser, devil, deceiver, and much more. The following lines delve even deeper, confessing to being a liar, thief, traitor, chief of sinners, cheater, and chain. The artist is fully aware of the depths of his wrongdoing and does not shy away from acknowledging it.
Yet despite this deep sense of shame and guilt, the singer also challenges the listener to see beyond his actions and his past. He asks why his sins have to define him, why others always remind him of his past mistakes, why he cannot be free from who he has been. He implores the listener to see him as one of the least of these, echoing the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:40: "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."
In the final verse, the singer turns his gaze to Jesus, questioning why He would come to find him in his brokenness, why His blood can't refine him. The song ultimately challenges us to see others not just for their mistakes and shortcomings, but as fellow human beings in need of grace, love and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a druggie, I'm a pusher, I'm a one night stand whore
I have struggled with addiction, sold drugs, and engaged in promiscuous behavior.
Accuser, an abuser with nothing to live for
I have hurt others and myself, and feel lost and hopeless.
A devil, a deceiver and probably much more
I have done awful things and feel unworthy of love and forgiveness.
But why does it have to define me?
I struggle with feeling defined by my past mistakes and behaviors.
Why do you always remind me?
I feel judged and trapped by others' perceptions of me.
Why can't I be free from who I've been?
I long to be released from the shame and guilt of my past actions.
Why can't you see me as one of the least of these?
I want to be seen with compassion and empathy, not condemnation.
I'm a liar, I'm a thief, I'm a traitor, I'm the chief of sinners
I have also lied, stolen, betrayed others, and feel like the worst of sinners.
I'm pretty sure that nothing's beneath me
I have been willing to do anything to satisfy my desires.
I'm a cheater, I'm a chain, I don't know if I can change
I have been caught in destructive patterns and question if I can break free.
Why does this have to define me?
I wonder why my past has to dictate my present and future.
If He came to this hell to find me?
If God showed grace and love to me despite my sins and shortcomings,
Why can't this blood refine me?
Why can't His salvation and forgiveness heal and transform me?
Why can't you always remind me?
I crave encouragement and support in my journey towards change and redemption.
Why can't I be free from who I've been?
I still struggle to let go of my past and break free from my destructive behaviors.
Why can't you see me as one of the least of these?
I plead for others to view me with compassion, knowing that I am not alone in my struggles.
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