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Able
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Aug 26, 2026 updated
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Needtobreathe's song "Able" is a reflective rock anthem about human weakness and the need for divine help. The lyrics acknowledge the various hurts and secrets people carry, admitting that despite feeling strong, one is not able to handle life alone. The song also touches on the brokenness of humanity, born with selfish motives and trained to harm, yet it points to love as the essential thing. The repeated confession "I'm not able on my own" underscores a humble reliance on God, making it a powerful prayer of surrender and dependence.
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There�??s a host of hurts we come across
None of which alike
From the air inside the birthing room
To the darkness where we die
Though I feel I�??m just as strong as any man I know
I�??m not able
I�??m not able
I�??m not able
On my own
Carry around the secrets
Only heaven knows
Crawl into our darkened rooms where only victims go
Though I feel I�??m strong enough to carry all this load
I�??m not able
I�??m not able
I�??m not able
On my own
I�??m not able
I�??m not able
I�??m not able
On my own
I�??m not able
I�??m not able
I�??m not able
On my own
All my actions, false or true
Selfish motives I will use
We were born with knives in hand
Trained to kill our fellow man
If we�??re not better than the rest
How will children do their best
Find your patience, find your truth
Love is all we have to lose
Cause I�??m not able
I�??m not able
I�??m not able
On my own