Sold Out – English Lyrics

• By: Hawk Nelson
• Album: Diamonds

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the powerful message of commitment and faith with Hawk Nelson's "Sold Out." This energetic Christian rock song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn how to express unwavering dedication and overcome life's trials through faith-based vocabulary and inspiring lyrics.

[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 operate or manage
world /wɜːld/ A1	noun - the earth and all the people and things on it
leader /ˈliːdə(r)/ A2	noun - a person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
believer /bɪˈliːvə(r)/ A2	noun - a person who believes in a particular religion or a set of principles
heart /hɑːt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood around the body
step /step/ A1	noun - a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place verb - to lift and put down one foot
blood /blʌd/ A1	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the body
veins /veɪnz/ B1	noun - tubes that carry blood to the heart
phase /feɪz/ B1	noun - a distinct period or stage in a series of events or a process of change or development
grace /ɡreɪs/ B2	noun - courteous goodwill; favor.
intent /ɪnˈtent/ B2	noun - the thing that you plan to do or achieve
mission /ˈmɪʃn/ B1	noun - an important assignment carried out for political, religious, or commercial purposes, typically involving travel.
followers /ˈfɒləʊəz/ A2	noun - a person who supports or admires a particular person or thing.
doubters /ˈdaʊtərz/ B1	noun - a person who doubts something.
soul /səʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.
stadium /ˈsteɪdiəm/ B1	noun - a large building for sports events.
trials /ˈtraɪəlz/ B2	noun - a test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something.
passion /ˈpæʃn/ B2	noun - a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something.
faith /feɪθ/ B1	noun - complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A1	adjective - feeling fear; frightened.

Key Grammar Structures

• I ain't like no one you met before

  ➔ Informal contraction ain't used for am not / is not / are not; negative emphasis with a double negation cue word.

  ➔ In this line, the contraction "ain't" stands for "am not" (informal negation).

• When they're all running for the door

  ➔ They're = they are; present continuous is used with running to express ongoing action.

  ➔ In this line, the contraction "they're" stands for "they are".

• You can't ever shut me up

  ➔ Can't = cannot; modal verb expressing inability or strong prohibition.

  ➔ In this line, the modal "can't" shows prohibition or inability; the word "can't" is highlighted.

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

  ➔ I'm = I am; present continuous with a stated purpose; won't = will not; future intention.

  ➔ In this line, the contraction "I'm" stands for "I am" and "won't" stands for "will not".

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

  ➔ "I'll" = I will; future simple; "will be" indicates a future state.

  ➔ In this line, the contraction "I'll" stands for "I will" and introduces a future intention.

• I'm stepping out without a hesitation

  ➔ "I'm stepping" = present continuous; action in progress; "without a hesitation" is a prepositional phrase modifying stance.

  ➔ In this line, the form "I'm stepping" uses the present continuous to describe an ongoing action.

• Because the battle's already been won

  ➔ "battle's" = battle has; present perfect passive; "has been won" indicates completed action with present relevance.

  ➔ In this line, the contraction "battle's" represents the auxiliary have, forming the present perfect passive phrase "has been won."

• I'm sold out

  ➔ Predicative adjective phrase after be; idiomatic expression meaning fully committed or devoted.

  ➔ The line uses the adjective phrase 'sold out' after the linking verb 'am' implied in 'I am sold out' (shortened here to keep the line).

• With every single step that I take now

  ➔ Prepositional phrase 'with' introducing accompanying circumstance; relative clause 'that I take' modifying 'step'.

  ➔ In this line, the relative clause "that I take" describes which step is being referred to.

• No trials coming against me

  ➔ Noun phrase with a negative determiner; ellipsis of 'are' or 'there are' in spoken style; informal style with economy.

  ➔ In this line, 'No trials' uses a negative determiner to emphasize absence of obstacles.

• I'm sold out

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis; predicate adjective phrase; same as earlier line but here used as a standalone statement.

  ➔ In this line, 'sold out' functions as a predicate adjective describing a state of commitment.

• With every single step that I take now

  ➔ Relative clause 'that I take' modifying 'step'; quantifier 'every single' emphasizes extent.

  ➔ In this line, the relative clause 'that I take' provides which steps and the quantifier 'every single' emphasizes how many.