Sold Out – English Lyrics

• By: Hawk Nelson

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a journey of profound faith and unwavering commitment with Hawk Nelson's "Sold Out." This energetic Christian rock track, born from a deeply personal spiritual reflection, offers powerful insights into dedication and purpose. Learning the lyrics of "Sold Out" can help you grasp expressions of intense devotion and leadership, as it encourages listeners to become 'leaders in a world of followers' and 'believers in a world of doubters.' Its straightforward, heartfelt message and compelling narrative make it a special song for understanding expressions of steadfast conviction in English.

[English]

I ain't like no one you met before

I'm running for the front

When they're all running for the door

And I won't sit down

Won't back out

You can't ever shut me up, 'cause

I'm on a mission and I won't quit now

In a world full of followers, I'll be a leader

In a world full of doubters, I'll be a believer

I'm stepping out without a hesitation

Because the battle's already been won

I'm sold out

I'm no longer living just for myself

Running after Jesus with my whole heart

And now I'm ready to show

I am sold out

I'm sold out

With every single step that I take now

With every drop of blood left in my veins I'm

Gonna be making it count

I am sold out

This ain't just some temporary phase

You can't face this kind of grace

And leave the way you came

This is permanent with intent

And there won't be no stoppin' it now

I'm on a mission and it's heaven-sent

In a world full of followers, I'll be a leader

In a world full of doubters, I'll be a believer

I'm stepping out without a hesitation

'Cause my soul is like a stadium

And I'm sold out

I'm no longer living just for myself

Running after Jesus with my whole heart

And now I'm ready to show

I am sold out

I'm sold out

With every single step that I take now

With every drop of blood left in my veins I'm

Gonna be making it count

I am sold out

No trials coming against me

Can put a dent in my passion

They're just an opportunity

To put my faith into action

In a world full of followers, I'll be a leader

In a world full of doubters, I'll be a believer

I'm stepping out without a hesitation

I ain't got nothing left to be afraid of

I'm sold out

I'm no longer living just for myself

Running after Jesus with my whole heart

And now I'm ready to show

I am sold out

I'm sold out

With every single step that I take now

With every drop of blood left in my veins I'm

Gonna be making it count

I am sold out

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot verb - to manage or operate
mission /ˈmɪʃən/ A2	noun - an important task or goal
leader /ˈliːdər/ A2	noun - a person who leads or commands a group
believer /bɪˈliːvər/ A2	noun - a person who believes in something, especially a religion
step /step/ A1	noun - the act of moving one’s foot verb - to move by lifting one’s foot
sold /soʊld/ A2	verb - past tense of sell; to fully commit
permanent /ˈpɜːr.mə.nənt/ B1	adjective - lasting or intended to last indefinitely
hesitation /ˌhɛz.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ B1	noun - a pause before doing something, especially because one is uncertain
passion /ˈpæʃ.ən/ A2	noun - strong and barely controllable emotion
grace /ɡreɪs/ B1	noun - smooth elegance or beauty of movement
intent /ɪnˈtent/ B2	noun - a determination to do something
heaven-sent /ˈhɛvən sɛnt/ C1	adjective - something very welcome or beneficial, as if sent from heaven
stadium /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ A2	noun - a large structure with an open area for sports or performances
trial /ˈtraɪəl/ B1	noun - a test of the quality or effectiveness of something
doubters /ˈdaʊtərz/ A2	noun - people who doubt or are skeptical
count /kaʊnt/ A1	verb - to add up or calculate noun - the act of counting or the total number

Key Grammar Structures

• I ain't like no one you met before

  ➔ Negative contraction "ain't"

  ➔ "ain't" is an informal negative contraction used instead of "am not" or "is not". It conveys a colloquial tone.

• I'm running for the front

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ "am" + "running" shows an action that is happening **now** or around the present moment.

• In a world full of followers, I'll be a leader

  ➔ Future simple with "will"

  ➔ "will" + base verb expresses a **future intention or decision** made at the moment of speaking.

• Because the battle's already been won

  ➔ Present perfect passive

  ➔ "has/have been" + past participle shows an action **completed before now** with relevance to the present.

• I'm no longer living just for myself

  ➔ "no longer" + present continuous

  ➔ "no longer" negates a previous habit or state, while the present continuous shows the action is **still ongoing now**.

• Running after Jesus with my whole heart

  ➔ Gerund phrase as subject complement

  ➔ "Running" (gerund) functions like a noun, describing **the activity the speaker is engaged in**.

• You can't ever shut me up, 'cause I'm on a mission and I won't quit now

  ➔ Modal verb "can't" for ability/possibility; conjunction "'cause"

  ➔ "can't" = "cannot" expresses **inability or impossibility**. "'cause" is an informal contraction of "because" linking cause and effect.

• There won't be no stoppin' it now

  ➔ Double negative with "won't be no"; informal gerund "stoppin'"

  ➔ "won't be no" is a **double negative** used for emphasis (non‑standard). "stoppin'" drops the final "g" typical of informal speech.