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Not What You See
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Aug 20, 2026 updated
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Kutless's song "Not What You See" is a reflective Christian rock track about humility and servanthood. The lyrics contrast human pride and competition with the call to be a servant, acknowledging that our identity is not defined by outward appearances or achievements. The singer expresses a desire to be nothing more than a slave, following the example of Jesus, who, though deserving exaltation, laid it down to serve others. The song emphasizes surrender and the importance of putting others first, rooted in the biblical teaching to be a servant to all.
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Do you feel the tensions rise
Do you know why we always fight
To be better, better than you
And you better than me
I am not what you see, oh no
Not much more than a slave I wish to be
I am not what you see
Not much more a slave I should be
Nothing more, a slave I will be
How could I ever think to be more
than the one who created me
I watched him do all that he said, his words were
"Be a servant to all"
I am not what you see, oh no
Not much more than a slave I wish to be
I am not what you see
Not much more a slave I should be
Nothing more, a slave I will be
Only one deserves this exaltation
Only one deserves this elevation
But even He, He laid it down to serve on bended knee
I am not what you see, oh no
Not much more than a slave I wish to be
I am not what you see
Not much more a slave I should be
Nothing more, a slave I will be