Jesus Is For Losers

Here's the lyrics to Steve Taylor's song 'Jesus is For Losers'. If you don't know who Steve is, he is (in my view) one of the best Christian lyricists of all time. He's written numerous albums of solo work in the '80's and early '90's, and what's more he's written or co-written most of Newsboys' songs as well. 'Shine'? That's all Steve. So are other hits such as 'Take Me To Your Leader', 'Adoration' and even the infamous 'Breakfast'. Steve is known for his witty sarcasm and biting satire, as well as unashamedly calling things the way they are and being brutally honest with his lyrics. This one song in particular that's lyrics have been a blessing to me. I'll probably post more eventually. Check it out:

If I was driven
Driven ahead by some noble ideal
Who took the wheel?
If I was given
Given a glimpse of some glorious road
When was it sold?

So caught up in the chase
I keep forgetting my place

Just as I am
I am stiff-necked and proud
Jesus is for losers
Why do I still play to the crowd?
Just as I am
Pass the compass, please
Jesus is for losers
I'm off about a hundred degrees

If I was groping
Groping around for some ladder to fame
I am ashamed
If I was hoping
Hoping respect would make a sturdy footstool
I am a fool

Bone-weary every climb
Blindsided every time

Just as I am
I am needy and dry
Jesus is for losers
The self-made need not apply
Just as I am
In a desert crawl
Lord, I'm so thirsty
Take me to the waterfall

And if you're certain
Certain your life is some cosmic mistake
Why do you shake?
And if you're certain
Certain that faith is some know-nothing mask
Why do you still ask?

They don't grade here on the curve
We both know what we deserve

Just as you are
Just a wretch like me
Jesus is for losers
Grace from the blood of a tree
Just as we are
At a total loss
Jesus is for losers
Broken at the foot of the cross

Just as I am
Pass the compass, please
Jesus is for losers
I'm off about a hundred degrees
Just as I am
In a desert crawl
Lord, I'm so thirsty
Take me to the waterfall


"But when He heard it, he said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick." Matt. 9:12