Better Man
Discovering Strength in Humility: Better Man by Stephen Mcwhirter
Lyrics
They say the measure of a man
Emphasizes societal expectations regarding the qualities defining a man.
Is that he’s strong and never weak
Highlights the expectation for a man to be resilient and unwavering.
But I couldn’t break the chains I wore
Expresses personal struggle with challenges represented by metaphorical chains.
It took a better Man than me
Acknowledges the need for a superior individual to overcome personal limitations.
They say never let em see you cry
Advises concealing emotional vulnerability to maintain strength.
You gotta hide your troubles deep
Encourages internalizing difficulties, possibly for societal expectations.
To show me how to lay them down
Suggests learning to release burdens from a more capable source.
It took a better man than me
Reiterates the need for a superior figure to guide in overcoming challenges.
Jesus You’re a better man than me
Explicitly identifies Jesus as the superior figure capable of guiding and helping.
You’re the only One who ever could
Acknowledges Jesus as the unique source of strength and support.
Show me who I’m meant to be
Expresses a desire for self-discovery under the guidance of Jesus.
They say pride comes before the fall
References the potential downfall associated with excessive pride.
I know it all too easy
Admits the ease of succumbing to pride and its pitfalls.
I couldn’t make it on my own
Acknowledges personal inability to succeed independently.
It took a better man than me
Reiterates the need for a superior individual to overcome personal limitations.
They say a man must strive and work hard
Describes the societal expectation for men to work hard for success.
Hard to earn his keep
Underlines the effort required for a man to earn his livelihood.
But there’s only One who provides
Recognizes a divine entity as the ultimate provider.
And He’s a better man than me
Affirms Jesus as a superior figure compared to personal capabilities.
Jesus You’re a better man than me
Reiterates Jesus as a better man and the ultimate source of guidance.
You’re the only One who ever could
Acknowledges Jesus as the sole entity capable of revealing one's true self.
Show me who I’m meant to be
Expresses the ongoing need for Jesus' guidance in self-discovery.
Jesus You’re a better man than me
Reaffirms Jesus as a superior guide in the journey of self-discovery.
You’re the only One who ever could
Restates Jesus as the only capable guide in revealing one's true self.
Show me who I’m meant to be
Reiterates the ongoing dependence on Jesus for self-discovery.
I’m leaning on, on the Everlasting Arms
Invokes the metaphor of leaning on the Everlasting Arms, symbolizing divine support.
Jesus You’re a better man than me
Affirms Jesus as a superior figure through repetition.
Jesus You’re a better man than me
Reiterates Jesus as a better man, emphasizing divine superiority.
You’re the only One who ever could
Affirms Jesus as the exclusive source of strength and guidance.
Show me who I’m meant to be
Expresses the ongoing reliance on Jesus to reveal one's true self.
You’re the only One who ever could
Reiterates Jesus as the only one capable of revealing one's true self.
Show me who I’m meant to be
Restates the dependence on Jesus for self-discovery, concluding the narrative.
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