No Turning Back
for KING & COUNTRY Lyrics


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I used to be a beggar
Down on calloused knees
Till I got an invitation
Into the courts of a King
I'm movin' on, I'm movin' on
I'm movin' on, keep moving
I'm movin' on, I'm movin' on
I'm movin' on

You gave me my freedom
Now I'm free indeed

I'm marching out of the doubt into trust
Out of the me into us
No turning back, no turning back
No turning back
I'm falling head over heels into love
Leaving regret in the dust
No turning back, no turning back
No turning
No turning back, no

And if I'm caught in the crossfire
I will stand my ground
And even if I were to lose my life
Your arms are where I'll be found

I'm marching out of the doubt into trust
Out of the me into us
No turning back, no turning back
No turning back
I'm falling head over heels into love
Leaving regret in the dust
No turning back, no turning back
No turning
No turning back, oh, oh no
Turning back, oh, oh no
Turning back, oh, oh no
Turning back, oh, oh no

I used to be a beggar
Now I'm free indeed

Out of the doubt into trust
Out of the me into us
No turning back, no turning back
No turning

I'm marching out of the doubt into trust
Out of the me into us
No turning back, no turning back
No turning back
I'm falling head over heels into love
Leaving regret in the dust
No turning back, no turning back
No turning
Back, oh oh no
Turning back, oh, oh no
Turning back, oh, oh no
Turning back, oh, oh no




No turning back, no turning back
No turning back, no turning back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to for KING & COUNTRY's song "No Turning Back" speak of the transformation that occurs when a person accepts an invitation into the courts of a King. The song speaks of the freedom that comes with accepting the invitation and the decision to move forward, leaving doubts and regrets in the past. The lyrics also proclaim that even in the midst of challenges and danger, the singer will stand firm and remain in the arms of the King.


The words "I used to be a beggar, Down on calloused knees" suggest a life without hope, but the invitation into the courts of the King has brought about a reversal of fortune. The singer is no longer a beggar, but is now free indeed. This freedom is not just physical freedom, but also spiritual freedom. The singer has been transformed and is now able to move forward towards a better future.


The chorus repeats the idea of moving forward, leaving the old self behind and embracing trust, love, and unity. The phrase "no turning back" is repeated several times throughout the song, suggesting that the decision to follow the King has been made and it cannot be undone. The lyrics also suggest that the decision to follow the King may come at a cost, but the singer is willing to pay that cost to remain in the King's arms.


Overall, "No Turning Back" is a powerful song about transformation, freedom, and faith. It encourages listeners to keep moving forward, even when faced with doubt or danger, and to remain steadfast in their faith.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to be a beggar
I used to be in a pitiful state with no hope or means of survival


Down on calloused knees
I spent much of my time in prayer and supplication, perhaps in search of help and guidance


Till I got an invitation
Until I was graced with an opportunity that changed my life's trajectory and set me on a path of greatness


Into the courts of a King
To the courts of a great king or ruler, an exalted and influential person


You gave me my freedom
You set me free from bondage, whatever form it might have taken


Now I'm free indeed
Now I am truly free in every sense of the word, no longer burdened by the trials that once oppressed me


I'm marching out of the doubt into trust
I'm leaving behind my doubts and insecurities and trusting in the power of the greater good


Out of the me into us
I'm no longer focused solely on myself, but instead am working for the benefit of a larger community or group


No turning back, no turning back
I am fully committed to this path forward and won't be swayed or dissuaded from it


I'm falling head over heels into love
I am embracing love in all its forms, whether it be romantic, familial, or platonic, and allowing it to take over my heart and guide my actions


Leaving regret in the dust
I am not dwelling on past mistakes or missed opportunities, but instead am forging ahead with a sense of purpose and optimism


And if I'm caught in the crossfire
If I find myself caught in the midst of conflict or strife


I will stand my ground
I am resolved to hold firm to my convictions and beliefs, even in the face of adversity


And even if I were to lose my life
Even in the event of my death


Your arms are where I'll be found
I am confident in my faith and the afterlife, knowing that I will find comfort and solace in the embrace of a higher power


No turning
Again expressing my absolute determination to stay the course and not be deterred by obstacles or setbacks


No turning back, oh, oh no
I won't fall back into old habits or ways of thinking that don't serve me as well as my current path




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SETH MOSLEY, JOEL SMALLBONE, LUKE SMALLBONE

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@elsamascarenhas9327

I used to be a beggar
Down on calloused knees
Till I got an invitation
Into the courts of a King
I'm movin' on, I'm movin' on
I'm movin' on, keep moving
I'm movin' on, I'm movin' on
I'm movin' on

You gave me my freedom
Now I'm free indeed

I'm marching out of the doubt into trust
Out of the me into us
No turning back, no turning back
No turning back
I'm falling head over heels into love
Leaving regret in the dust
No turning back, no turning back
No turning
No turning back, no

And if I'm caught in the crossfire
I will stand my ground
And even if I were to lose my life
Your arms are where I'll be found
I'm marching out of the doubt into trust
Out of the me into us
No turning back, no turning back
No turning back
I'm falling head over heels into love
Leaving regret in the dust
No turning back, no turning back
No turning
No turning back, oh, oh no
Turning back, oh, oh no
Turning back, oh, oh no
Turning back, oh, oh no

I used to be a beggar
Now I'm free indeed

Out of the doubt into trust
Out of the me into us
No turning back, no turning back
No turning

I'm marching out of the doubt into trust
Out of the me into us
No turning back, no turning back
No turning back
I'm falling head over heels into love
Leaving regret in the dust
No turning back, no turning back
No turning
Back, oh oh no
Turning back, oh, oh no
Turning back, oh, oh no
Turning back, oh, oh no
No turning back, no turning back
No turning back, no turning back



All comments from YouTube:

@CandyisAwesome86

Perfection. That's why they won 2 Grammys.

@MegaCadette55

they did? I didn't know....am dying

@plattinummedia

make it 4 now :)

@wowowowcheese

Totally agree

@michaelmoss9198

Amen

@walkingfree21

Praise be to God! We could never gain achievements without Him first. 💜 I love our brothers!

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@johnmichaels.

This was their best album. They need to play this song more live!

@tabithaanna5319

Anybody else having read “the song of Achilles”? Whenever I hear the line “until I got an invitation to the court of a king” I have to think of this book, and I know Achilles hasn’t really been invited, the whole lyrics somehow fit perfectly to the story of Patroclus and Achilles going through their lives together…🤍

@annas8999

Hallelujah Only For Jesus

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39 ❣

@WorshipChannel272

I'M 16 I CRY EVERYTIME I HEAR THIS SONG🥺......I LOVE WORSHIPPING.....I LOVE JESUS HE'S MY LIFE🥺

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