Sold Out – English Lyrics

• By: Hawk Nelson

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the energizing world of Hawk Nelson's "Sold Out"! This song offers a compelling message of unwavering faith and purpose, making it an excellent track for language learners. Its clear, declarative lyrics and passionate delivery provide a rich context for understanding expressions of commitment, conviction, and overcoming doubt in English. You'll grasp phrases related to leadership, belief, and personal mission, all set to an infectious pop-punk beat that makes learning both memorable and inspiring.

[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
mission /ˈmɪʃ.ən/ B2	noun - a specific task or purpose assigned to a person or group
leader /ˈliː.dər/ B1	noun - a person who guides or directs others
believer /bɪˈliː.vər/ B2	noun - someone who has faith in a particular idea or religion
faith /feɪθ/ B2	noun - complete trust or confidence in someone or something
sold /soʊld/ A2	verb - past tense of sell; to have exchanged something for money adjective - completely sold out; no longer available for purchase
Jesus /ˈdʒiː.zəs/ A1	proper noun - the central figure of Christianity
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; also the center of emotions
blood /blʌd/ A1	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the bodies of humans and animals
step /stɛp/ A1	noun - a movement of the foot to walk or the distance covered in one movement verb - to walk or move by lifting the foot and placing it somewhere else
hesitation /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ B2	noun - the action of pausing before doing something because of uncertainty
battle /ˈbæt.əl/ B1	noun - a fight or conflict between opposing forces
permanent /ˈpɜːr.mə.nənt/ B2	adjective - lasting or intended to last indefinitely
grace /ɡreɪs/ B2	noun - simple elegance or smoothness of movement; also divine favor
passion /ˈpæʃ.ən/ B2	noun - strong and barely controllable emotion
opportunity /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.ti/ B2	noun - a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something
action /ˈæk.ʃən/ B1	noun - the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim
world /wɜːld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features
followers /ˈfɒl.oʊ.ərz/ B1	noun - people who support and imitate a person or a set of ideas
doubters /ˈdaʊ.bɚz/ B2	noun - people who are not sure about something and question it

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm running for the front

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The verb form "I'm running" uses the present continuous tense to describe an action happening now, showing ongoing commitment.

• You can't ever shut me up

  ➔ Modal Verbs (Modal of Prohibition)

  ➔ The modal verb "can't" expresses prohibition or impossibility, emphasizing refusal to be silenced.

• Because the battle's already been won

  ➔ Present Perfect Passive Voice

  ➔ The phrase "has been won" uses the present perfect passive to indicate a completed action with lasting impact.

• I'm no longer living just for myself

  ➔ Present Continuous with Negation and Contrast

  ➔ "No longer" creates contrast, changing from past to present, expressed in present continuous to show ongoing change.

• With every single step that I take now

  ➔ Prepositional Phrases with Demonstratives

  ➔ "With every single" emphasizes universality using a demonstrative-like structure for physical or metaphorical actions.

• This ain't just some temporary phase

  ➔ Ain't Contraction for Negation

  ➔ "Ain't" is an informal contraction for "isn't", denying permanence in a colloquial way to contrast with true commitment.

• They’re just an opportunity

  ➔ Reduced Relative Clauses

  ➔ "An opportunity" is a reduced clause from "which are an opportunity", concisely redefining 'trials' positively.

• I ain't got nothing left to be afraid of

  ➔ Double Negation for Emphasis

  ➔ "Ain't got nothing" uses double negation informally to emphasize complete lack of fear, intensifying conviction.