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Not Today
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Jul 15, 2026 updated
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Matthew West's song 'Not Today' is a declaration of victory over sin, guilt, and the lies of the enemy. The lyrics describe a past struggle where shame and deception had a hold, but now the singer proclaims that those days are over. The chorus emphasizes that the 'father of lies' will not have his way, and guilt no longer defines the believer. The bridge references being bought with a price and sins washed away, pointing to the redemptive work of Christ. The song encourages listeners to stand firm in their identity in Christ and reject the enemy's accusations.
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Yesterday, you came knockin' at my door
Sellin' me lies like every other time before
Can't believe I let you in
Fallin' for your tricks again
Yesterday your grip had me paralyzed
One foot in the grave, winner of a losin' fight
You called me by my shame
Now, I know that's not my name
I listened to you yesterday
Now, I need you to hear me say
Not today
The father of lies will not have his way
Yesterday, guilt had me diggin' my own grave
Sin had the final say
But not today (not today, no)
No, not today (not today, no)
The question is not, "Will I ever get knocked down?"
But, "Am I gonna let your games keep me on the ground?"
If you think gonna just give in
If you think I'm gonna let you win
Well, not today
The father of lies will not have his way
Yesterday, guilt had me diggin' my own grave
Sin had the final say
But not today (not today, no)
No, not today (not today, no)
I've been bought by a price
All my sins washed away
If you come at me again
You'll hear defender say
I've been bought by a price
All my sins washed away
If you come at me again
You'll hear defender say
I've been bought by a price
All my sins washed away
If you come at me again
You'll hear defender say
Not today
Yeah
Not today
The father of lies will not have his way (no)
Yesterday, guilt had me diggin' my own grave (diggin' my own grave)
Sin had the final say
But not today (not today, no)
Not today, no (not today, no)
Oh, not today (not today, no)
Not today (not today, no)