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Jekyll and Hyde
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Aug 11, 2026 updated
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Petra's song 'Jekyll & Hyde' explores the internal struggle between the believer's new nature in Christ and the lingering pull of sin, drawing on the classic literary metaphor. The lyrics describe a hidden battle where good intentions are undermined by a rebellious alter ego, echoing Paul's words in Romans 7 about doing what he doesn't want to do. The song acknowledges the need for divine rescue and expresses a desire to live in full surrender and reliance on God, rather than on personal strength. It's a candid confession of spiritual conflict and a plea for transformation.
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[Based on Rom. 7:15]
I have a secret that I let nobody see
An evil shadow that's been hanging over me
My alter ego that I try to hold at bay
But despite my good intentions he can always get away
He does the things that I don't want to do
Sometimes I feel like Jekyll and Hyde
Two men are fighting a war inside
I have this secret that I let nobody see
It's like a split personality
And the one I feed is the one who lives
The one I starve will be the one who gives
He won't do things that I know I should do
Sometimes I feel like Jekyll and Hyde
Two men are fighting a war inside
One gives, one takes, I have to decide
Sometimes I feel like Jekyll and Hyde
I need somebody to rescue me
When personalities clash
I know which person I want to be
With no defiance
Just God-reliance