TobyMac - Scars (Story Behind the Song)

TobyMac shares the story behind the song "Scars” from the album, THE ELEMENTS.

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LYRICS:
Had you on my mind
I had a little time
I know we kinda overdue
Turning back the pages
To our younger days
Yeah, I can still imagine you
Boomin’ like the thunder
Chasin’ life with wonder
With fire that could light a room
Bottom kinda fell out
Waited for the rebound
But you never made a move

When life cuts so deep
Try and remember

You, you’re not alone
We’ve all been there
Scars come with livin’
You, you’re not alone
We’ve all been there
So, lift your head, lift your head
Lift your head to where your help comes from
You, you’re are not alone
We’ve all been there
Scars come with livin’

Life ain’t got no sequel
We all broken people
The only road to found is lost
Oversimplifying
Ain’t no shame in trying
Passion never counts the cost
Now you won’t take my phone calls
You won’t text me back at all
I just wanna see you
I can’t stand to see you gone
Yesterday I missed you
Yesterday I played your song
I’m oversimplifying
I’m oversimplifying

It doesn’t matter who you are
This world gon’ leave some battle scars

[MrJesusfreakerik]

Rip truett. Prayers for TobyMac and his family. His son went to be the lord. May God give him recovery

[Jcabb]

I am so sorry about the loss of your son. There were many days when my son was a baby that we would listen to trudog together and shared so much joy and laughter together listening to that song. I cried when I heard the news. I cried for you and your family in prayer. God Bless brother.

[lindatohara]

You will always have this as a tribute to your beautiful son.

[_presbeuo_m]

I am sorry about the loss of your son. Praying for you all.
What a sad day for me, I can't even imagine. 😪😪😪

[tracilay]

If anyone was raised right with God and a loving supportive family, it's Toby's kids. Hopefully his son will remember that as he starts his journey through life.

[perezs]

I went to Toby Mac's concert years ago when I was about 8 years old and I fell in love with his music! I hope he stays singing beautiful music for a very very long time from now .. One of my favorite songs is Made to love and Love broke through! Stay blessed everybody and always remember that God will NEVER give up on you!

[JSunBurns]

Prayers for you and your family Toby. So sorry for your loss. I loved Tru Dog. I am close to your age and listened to you growing up while you were in DC Talk and beyond. I raised my children up listening to you and your son. We are all scarred from this tragic news.

[TheTonya]

I love this song. The lyrics speak so loud to my heart. I sub at a career tech school and have found so many young adults are struggling with life. I have found one young lady who has become the mother for her 3 siblings, and she has a good head on her shoulders, she is a wonderful young Christian girl that is so broken and cuts herself. I had to share this song with her hoping and praying when she want to burt herself she listen to Gods voice and knows he is with her. God has put her in my path for a reason, I pray he gives me the wisdom to be the vessel she needs. The loving hand of a mother she needs(her mother abandoned her and her siblings) dad is trying to raise 4 children on his own, And they struggle in everyway, but they continue to pray and trust. Please pray for her and her family. And that God continues to send people their way to minister God word.

[Eyesofmars]

We lost our son too at 17. God bless you Toby and your family. Praying for you all.

[max]

Saying a prayer for Toby and family tonight. 😢

[clew]

Love and prayers for you and your family during this most difficult time. May you find comfort and peace in God's unfailing love. God bless you and your family.

[ironside]

Amen!! When my oldest son went off to college I spent SO MANY hours on my knees in prayer for him. It is hard to launch them out off on their own... it is comforting to know that God will always be there especially when I can't be. Now it's almost my daughter's turn to head off to college and it isn't any easier with her... back to my knees I go!!

[charityb.]

RIP forever 💔🙏 your son! 😭😭😱He lived a good life.Your boy is hopefully in heaven. I hope he hears your song in heaven.
RIP to your boy. Truett so heartbreaking.

[evelynmelendez]

"Im very aware of the scars that come with life's journey" :( ❤

[brendadrago]

I introduced TobyMac's music to my youngest sons and they got hooked. I am blessed to play music with God's grace.

[vfam]

We love you Toby. We have four kids, our oldest is 13, just started HS. You did your best - people are people and they do have a will of their own. You did your best, dad. From one dad to another, we love you. Praying for you and your fam, always. I know you have the real deal support from Liberty U., great people there, Pastor David and I know all alumni.

[amandarudd]

Everyday I fight the battle of giving my children to God. They arent mind anyways. They were a gift from God. This song is Amazing. Thanks for what ur family does for and with the jail ministry.

[Teja_Teja_Teja]

Toby loved his son so much. May God give you strength . His sudden dismissal oh no it's heartbreaking. God bless you Toby and family

[frankmojica]

Toby, praying for you and your family while y'all go through this rough time of your lives. I can't say anything you haven't heard through your life in ministry that you haven't already heard. I will say there are people out here that have gone through this too and will help you cope and navigate this road. Love being sent your way!

[mishaadams]

So so sorry for the passing of your son. May God's peace, comfort and understanding be with you and your family. 🙏