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Always The Winner
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Aug 17, 2026 updated
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Amy Grant's 'Always The Winner' is a reflective song about the emptiness of seeking applause and the loneliness that comes with being the center of attention. The lyrics describe someone who once cared deeply for others but has become consumed by their own performance. The song turns to prayer, asking God to redirect focus back to Him and to reshape the singer's heart. It echoes the surrender of Jesus in Gethsemane, 'Not my will, but Thine,' and emphasizes that only God truly knows and can restore a person. The message is about humility, repentance, and finding true identity in God rather than in worldly success.
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Always the winner, baby
You're always the center, baby
But don't ever get lonely at night
When the crowds have gone away
It's always your show girl, the lady,
Always the lady,
You're foolin' yourself, you know, gone crazy
There was a time when you cared for their hearts
And the need to show them love was tearing you apart
But you're changing you know
Become the star of the show
Now you've got nothing to give
Where is the truth you once lived?
You're just lonely
Don't you feel lonely?
Turn out the spotlight, I'm tired.
Not my will, but Thine Lord, I'm crying
Oh won't you turn my gaze back, Lord, to you
You're the only One who knows me
Please mold me back to You