Lyric Interpretation: DC Talk - It's Killing Me

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It's Killing Me Lyrics

Hello, goodbye
I wanted to see, but I guess I
I don't have the strength to speak tonight
It's tricky sometimes
When you wanted to run, you'd always hide
You can't find the truth behind the lies

Another day and I'm on my feet, yeah
But the street feels like it's sleeping
I'm on a mission and it ain't too sweet
You're the reason I'm afraid
Said, you're the reason I'm afraid

(chorus)
But I want you to know
It's killing me
I think I gotta let go
Cause it's killing me
You're gonna do what you want
But you better believe
It's killing me

Love never dies
It's the reason that I won't compromise
But sometimes you fall before you fly

I've seen it coming for quite some time, man
I don't know what you're thinking
How can the two of us walk in stride
If we don't see eye to eye
You got me all messed up inside

(repeat chorus)

(bridge)
Is it too late in the game
There is no one left to blame
I will always mention you
To the one that I pray to

(repeat chorus)

Why can't you see that you're killing me

What do you think this song is about?

I didnt know what it was about when I first heard it over 10 years ago, but given recent experiences in my life, it has taken on a certain meaning for me now.

I think it's about people you care about who are living in sin.
With me, sinning doesnt really change my opinion about you unless you dont repent.
If you know it's wrong, know it's serving you and not God, yet willingly and shamelessly do it anyway, that's when I lose respect.
I have met people like that in the past 5 years and I've found that I cant influence them or change them on my own.
They're gonna do what they want.
And it kills me... but I will still pray for them because I know that I cannot change someone, only God can.