TobyMac - 21 Years
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- "21 Years” by TobyMac.
The official video for the song.
LYRICS
Woke up cuz the light poured in
Day 2 let the flood begin
Day 1 left me in my bed
I can barely remember it
Heart shattered in a thousand ways
They tell me pain gonna come in waves
They tell me I’m gonna be ok
I’m still waiting for the first to break
Why would You give and then take him away
Suddenly end could You not let it fade
What I would give for a couple of days, a couple of days
Is it just across the Jordan
Or a city in the stars
Are you singing with the angels
Are you happy where you are
Well until this show is over
And you run into my arms
God has you in heaven
But I have you in my heart
I just can’t make sense of this
Everything is so dissonant
Somebody said he was meant for this
But I’m just straight missing him
I wanna wake up to your laugh at 2
Catch you when you steal my shoes
Say good morning, afternoon
Talk you through those “Alex blues”
Listen to your latest beats
Talk about what the lyrics mean
Venmo you another loan
See you do your 2nd show
You said you’d turn, you would turn it around
Thought that you had time to straighten it out
Told me that you were my prodigal son
But this isn’t home
Did he see You from a long way off
Running to him with a Father’s heart
Did You wrap him up inside Your arms
And let him know, that he’s home
21 years makes a man full-grown
21 years, what a beautiful loan
21 years, I loved every one
Thank you, Lord, for my beautiful son
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Music video by TobyMac performing 21 Years. © 2020 F.L. Inc., under exclusive license to Capitol CMG, Inc.
“21 Years” is a song I wrote about the recent passing of my firstborn son, Truett Foster McKeehan. I loved him with all my heart. Until something in life hits you this hard, you never know how you will handle it. I am thankful that I have been surrounded by love, starting with God’s and extending to community near and far that have walked with us and carried us every day. Writing this song felt like an honest confession of the questions, pain, anger, doubt, mercy and promise that describes the journey I’m probably only beginning. The rest is yet to come. One thing I know is that I am not alone. God didn’t promise us a life of no pain or even tragic death, but He did promise He would never leave us or forsake us. And I’m holding dearly to that promise for my son as well as myself.
We love you Toby. Prayers for you and your family. God bless.
TobyMac Love you, your family, and all you do. Praying for you always! ❤️
Toby, I too lost my son. I feel your pain, brother. Let us keep fighting the good fight of faith. Though weeping might last but a night, joy comes in the morning.
TobyMac - what a beautiful tribute to your son and your God! May God walk with you in your grief and bless you for helping others with theirs.❤️🙏❤️
Dear Toby, this is a beautiful tribute to your son. My heart aches for you and your family. The lyric about him being on loan really tugged at my heart, we never know how long we get to have our loved ones with us, but thank you Jesus that we will see them again one day. God bless you 🙏❤
I watched this video with my son today and tonight he gave his life to Christ
Now, I am crying💝~Just WOW!!
Without a doubt, both Toby and Truett would say to your Son, "Welcome to God's FAMILY"🙏:)
I wish SO many of HIS Blessings as you walk in Jesus together❣!!
Wowwwwwww
It's truly sobering that a song about the loss of a life would open way for the gain of another...
The Father's heart is with you and your son.
Praise God Dan Gibson.
That is awesome!! Welcome to the family
He lost his son, made this song, and STILL is thanking God for his son. He is such a faithful person. Such an inspiration.
Jordan Figgins, the response he showed in this song is awesome!
Jordan Figgins hes toby mac what do you expect hes an amazing man
Horse crazy Morgan a lot super faithful people lose their faith when things like this happen. For him to speak out and still be grateful just shows how strong he is.
Ya
@@horsecrazymorgan3409 so? My grandfather was a super religious person until my grandmother got sick and eventually passed. It happened when I was extremely young but my father said my grandfather lost all his faith the moment she fell ill and became bitter. The fact you cannot comprehend other individual's emotions just proves that you have never felt such sadness.
THIS is how a Christian artist grieves. Christians have REAL hope in the face of tragedy. Thank you, brother, for your beautiful testimony. I look forward to seeing Truett in Heaven.
✝️ 🙏 ❤️
Amén
Halleluya
I lost my baby brother at the age of 8 in a car accident. My parents crumbled mentally and physically after that. My childhood was rough and as a result, I became a broken atheist with no hope for my life. God was the ONLY thing that healed my heart and it's been 5 years since I've surrendered my life to Him. He healed me and I haven't cried for my brother since. This song however, brought me to tears, thinking of my bro being in the arms of Jesus. I'm so thankful for the hope that rests in Him alone! Praise God! Thank you Toby Mac for making this beautiful song.
I'm so sorry for your baby brother
I'm so sorry for your brother. Praise the Lord that you came to Jesus. Losing his son and still thanking God for him is true faith. See you in heaven.
Don't worry sis he is at god's care
Godbless you
lots of love from
brother in Christ from India 🇮🇳❤
god always will be by your side n he will continue to shower his blessings to you and your family.
That's a deep comment. It brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad you were able to see the light and put that atheism away. God is so obviously real man. It breaks my heart when people make excuse after excuse to not believe.
I don't think anything can break a man's heart like losing his son. Stay strong brother.
@Fuckyou EatshitDie He can recieve you too...just ask. You don't have to stay like this. You can make everyone hate you but never Him. Jesus bled out for you and He's coming back for you if you'll accept Him. You don't need to do a thing but open the door, He'll do the rest..He'll do the cleaning not you. All things inside you will change , the darkness will leave. He did it for me, He'll do it for you too.
God bless you darling
@Fuckyou EatshitDie Pay attention. Toby is singing the song. Did you not read the very first sentence? “21 Years” is a song I wrote about the recent passing of my firstborn son, Truett Foster McKeehan.
Hurting with you...pray God wrap His arms around you and lift you up everywhere you go.
Music speaks. Beautiful song. A song I rewrote the lyrics to after losing my dad suddenly. It was a faith journey I never wanted to take but there is blessing in the trial. th-cam.com/video/IHiUIkzNDA8/w-d-xo.html
@Fuckyou EatshitDie No, his son died a couple months ago.
When you praise God even in the worst moment of your life, it means that you are truly a Man of God.... Bless your heart Toby.... ✌🏻
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So true, i lost my job, i lost my father but i still love God he gaves and take away, blessed be the name of the Lord.
@@akilahbrowne2623 I pray you find work soon
@@anilphilip546 thank you I trust God, he will provide.
Exactly. Only God enables us to Praise Him IN the Pain 🙌 Our God is more Amazing than we can put to words. God is with us in EVERY moment. ❤ Father I ask that you let Toby and his family experience your Faithfulness like never before in Jesus Mighty Name Amen 🙌
Lost my daughter in 4 months to an aggressive cancer in her later 20’s with 2 lil ones. But my faith never failed, because I knew God would heal her here or she would be healed with him. No more pain, or scars, just in his arms and each day I KNOW we will be together again ❤❤❤
Blessings to you and your family be very careful with people claiming to be TobyMac, I don't think the real musician would write in little increments and keep coming at you.😮
God bless you and your family through your daughters passing. I pray she is fully healed in the arms of the Lord, and I pray that your heart finds rest, peace, comfort, in the arms of Jesus. He is there for you, always, forever. Bless you.
Anyone can praise God through the easy and happy times but it takes a whole lot of courage to praise him though the hard times. God bless Toby.
You aint never lie! Amen! 🙏
Elizabeth Grandle well said.
Elizabeth Grandle so true
Elizabeth Grandle it does the pain from my ex came back to me i woke up from a nightmare about her and how she waa saying i was gonna be depressed im trying to hold on and be better even when its extremely rough
Yep its like my pastors recent sermon saying when moneys good you can walk into the church with a biggo smile on your face but when its the opposite you walk into the church with no spirit lets stay and be strong for GOD!!
I cannot believe that TobyMac is singing to God even though his son just died that is called true faith
That IS faith
he's still sad
Thats the Faith, that so many ppl have difficulty understanding in us CrAzY Christians. There is a promise, blind faith will lead you there.
It is true faith
I agree
I was hoping Toby would put his grief into a song like this, but I didn't know it would be so beautiful. 😭😭
We love you Toby and we're praying for you.
@@MarcelReuling geez you're obnoxious!
I overdosed at 22 years old. God saved me and brought me back.
Not everyone gets that heavenly blessing.
I thank God for sparing the lives of my mother, father, and brother.
The pain addiction can bring is SO PAINFUL.
There is hope. Sober is perfect in Gods love.
Thank you God, for saving me. I will forever praise Your name.
Amen
perhaps tell your story on Randy Kay channel then :)
🙏
Who else cried or almost cried during this song
CaitlinnnGrace my brother cried
Each time i hear it
The first time I heard it I cried the whole time 😢😢
At 3:10 was when I cried even more. But this whole song was beautifully done and showed this man's emotions and his faith
Ive seen this video three times and everytime it make me emotional.
What a legend. Loses his son but can still make a song praising God. We're here for you Toby.
Amen!
Facts
His faith still sounds like a struggle though. Like he hasn't left God but he is asking why and where he is ?? He's shook. Holding onto his faith but still lost and confused. Love you Toby Mac
@@tanyaeckert1670 it's ok to struggle as long as you keep struggling
Father, we pray that You give TobyMac and his family peace that surpasses all understanding. This we ask in Jesus' Name, amen. Beautiful video.
Amen and thank you god for all you do though toby and his family and bless him in these hard times
Wow. Just wow
Amen
The Cherie Amour Show 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Kaiden Smith God*
I lost my 23 year old son to a motorcycle accident. I’ve felt such pain. God has met my in that pain but………… Thank you my brother Toby. Look forward to meeting you guys in heaven. You’ll see us right away! We’ll be the ones doing handstands on dirt bikes with Jesus on back.
Sending prayers❤
God is with you
“Twenty one years what a beautiful loan”. Beautifully said.
Wow
The lyrics are just beautiful....as only TobyMac could do!
Best line ever!
I dint understand this line. Can someone explain?
❤💔
Don't mind me, just crying my eyes out over here
I think any red blooded human being is also.
Me too 😢
Im not but i find it really sad
Gulp. I'm at work trying to hold it together with silent tears. Unimaginable. I'm in awe of Toby's strength to compose this song and share it with the world. I hope it brings him healing because we know it will help so many others.
Same
The emotion in this song is powerful enough to make a childless teenage girl feel the pain of a father who lost his son. The line "catch you when you steal my shoes" probably hit me the hardest, as it reminded me of all the times I stole my mom's shoes before my feet got to be bigger than hers and all the times I continually "borrow" her leggings, socks, dance clothes, etc. I loved the ending, how even in the grief he was able to thank God for the years he did have with his son. It gives me hope that I'll be able to hold on to joy and not let all my insignificant little hurdles bog me down.
Odina Rose اقفسييططذذ
Yeah. I dont have a kid but i actually wept
YOU GO GIRL!
I cried. I haven’t experienced death or have children. Empathy!!!!
Odina Rose I lost my beautiful 18 year old son just a few months ago. We buried him with my husband’s converse because he stole them every day during his high school days. They were scuffed, ripped and dirty- but so beautiful to me because of the understanding and story behind them. I mourn my son every single day and know that I will never ever be the same. To know my son was to LOVE HIM. God Bless anyone else going through something like this.
I lost my son 6-10-21. He struggled with addiction all his 29 years. He accepted Jesus in 2018 but his battle continued. He died from a seizure in a rehab facility. This song touched my heart. I have said many of those words to God the past year and a half. I too am grateful for my son and look forward to the day we can be together again. Prayers for you and the work you do Toby.
@Tobyymac Ain’t no way we got a fake Toby Mac in here
this coment shows how og and good this song is( cuz people are still commenting in 2024)
😢
"Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you." John 16:22
❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
@@MarcelReuling Project Diffusion (Dehungerize)
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Thank you i needed this reminder. My son passed away in March this passed year.
I mean he took himself away
Brandy Bell im so sorry to hear. March is when my birthday takes place. I will pray for you to grow strong, for my dad lost her dad years ago and still feels such hurt in her heart. May God Bless u. Stay strong Brandy!
Romans 8:18 “The pain you’ve been feeling can’t compare to the joy that is coming.” Stay strong. We love and support your family Mr. Toby.
“21 years, what a beautiful loan”
Wow, that hits hard 😢
Beautiful song.
😢
Seriously DEEP 😔
@@carmenpascual2383 yaa, prayers go out to his son and all his loved ones !!!!!!!!
I lost my dad a few weeks ago. I know this song is about your son but I think about my dad now whenever I hear it. Especially when this part plays, “God has you in Heaven but I have you in my heart.”
Me too. I lost my dad 22 years ago to hepatitis B. (He was 47 years old.) I still miss him.
Same. Sorry for your loss!
Me too. I lost my dad in August and now this song has new meaning for me. May the lord Jesus continue to comfort us all in our grief.
Same I lost my dad and it talks about his son but I remember my dad when I hear it
Praying for all you guys who lost loved ones. Losing your father and anybody that's close to your heart hurts deeply. It really does suck, and I don't know why it has to be like this.
Lost my daughter when she was almost 3, that was 14 years ago. This song is such a beautiful tribute for all of us who lost a child!
I’m so sorry 😢
Amen lost my 3rd child at 6weeks a tube baby .1 of Hardiest times ever. ThankGod His Grace is SUFFICIENT ENOUGHE AMEN
I don’t believe In god anymore.......he has never done anything good to me or my family 😢
I cant even fathom... and my heart breaks.
Chris pollock and Luke pollock I continue to believe in god because I won’t be a victim to the devil.
I don't know why ANYONE would dislike this video on purpose. Toby i'm so sorry for your loss you'll always be my favorite music artist.
Maybe ppl just don't like the song? Is everyone required to like it?
@@leoinglethen dont click either of them man, like come on have some common decency, our man Toby lost his son
@@HaloMusic17 I didn't click anything bro. All I did was giving the guy an answer to his question. Do you really think everyone that comes across and listen to this know what it's about??
@@leoingle ik I didn't directly to u, just those who decided to read it and yeah thats y the guy said "dislike this video on purpose"
@@HaloMusic17 all good bro
“God has you in Heaven, but I have you in my heart”
😭😭😭😭
Amen😁
Joseph J. 🔥💯
True that
😰
It's been about 40 days and nights now since I lost my 21 year old baby boy and God has been right here with me through it all. This song is perfect, these are all the same thoughts and feelings I have had since it happened. Someday soon Toby we will be running to our baby boys and we'll never have to leave them again. I'm praying for you man.
Love your name man
Beautiful comment.
God bless you and hold you ❤
41 days since my son was murdered and this song is just what I needed to hear he had just turned 21 5 days prior. My heart is so heavy it’s like a bad nightmare that I pray god wake me up from .
@@carolynjohnson8230 I am so deeply sorry that you are having to walk through such a horrible experience like this. I am praying for you tonight.
I wasn't prepared for the way this song would affect me. I lost my brother when he was 21. This song gave me all the feels like a tsunami wave. My heart aches for the McKeehan family. Praying always.
Right . I lost my cousin recently that I was close to . This is a such a powerful song . I'm sorry for your loss . One day you will be reunited .🙌
I am so sorry. Your brother is in a better place
Right I was fine now a complete mess..this reminds me to not take moments for granted eeeever with family
I'm sorry Danica for your loss also
“Told me that you were my prodigal son, but this isn’t home”. Man that hit hard...
Punisher5FDP This isn’t home... Be ready... Come quickly Lord Jesus
Truth,this isnt our home
Punisher5FDP I’m sorry for what I’d did but I am a mess right now and half the time I do t know what I’m doing every thing u accused me of tonight was true always know your right I’m wrong I’m broken your strong don’t let anyone bring you down 😌 I am truly sorry. One other thing peri is not the bad friend am I am I don’t want u to think I want pity or attention. Just know I lied I told Henry. And yeah bye
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
Revelation 21:4
Amen , Jesus reigns!
@Kevin Smith I hope you find God's love, go to Catholic Mass.
@Kevin Smith just because there is 4200 religions in the world doesn't mean one of them can't be true. one of the best ways to tell a religion is true or not is to look into the claims the religion makes to see if it's true. and just because Christianity started over 2000 years ago doesn't mean that it's false. the God who started Christianity been around forever. Christianity started as a Jewish sect.
@Kevin Smith bro if I could put my hands on you and make you feel even an ounce of this man's pain... You're pathetici actually pitty how lesser of a human being you really are. His people are chossen, you are not. His people are eternal, you are not. His people may be struck down but never destroyed, you will be. As for T Mac and his family they will be reunited, you will only be United with darkness because you have no substance to your being. You're empty, void of light, and yet our Jesus still offers you salvation, yet you'd rather be a demon/troll who gets off on our there's pain. How low, vile like the serpent who sent you. Repent or be cast into hell.
@Kevin Smith yes a child of the most high, you are a child of hate, you claim our truth is a fairytell but what is your truth? Is hate you're truth? Or suffering? Pain even? No that's this family's truth they lost a child and it brings him comfort to consult a God that actually loved him and you want to bash him. You're a bad person and you're going to suffer more from lesser things than tmacs family cause you're weak. You have no substance, bland and bitter.
My 28 year old Brother whom was my role model in planet Earth went with The Lord back in 2020 from that pestilence called covid like the Book of Revelations says.With this song I know I'm not alone.🙏
Toby I just want to say that I didn’t believe in Jesus even when everyone around me did but when I started to listen to your music I started to believe and I just want to thank u for that.
I really appreciate you guys but I want Toby to respond because I want him to know how much he’s helped me
If you also want to hear a moving song, look up no longer slaves, live at Harding prison
Nicholas Hill yes!
Connor Bradbury hey man good testimony bro. Proud of you fam!
Read the bible
Wow, thats awesome man! Lets give this man a round of applause!
My daughter passed June 16, 2020. 14 days after my birthday and she was also 21. This is my first time hearing this song. I only listened and did not watch the video until just now as I am replaying it for the fourth time, and as I listened I thought of my beautiful angel as I do everyday. I miss her so much! I feel the pain of your family and my prayers go out to you.
@@raeljose4548 Because of her cerebral palsy she was often targeted by doctors for unnecessary surgeries and anything else that they could use to get money out of medicaid, even if it meant killing her to do it. I have intercepted a few attempts. Through a lot of deception and making a lot of weird medical mistakes that made no sense whatsoever and withholding information from me they killed my daughter. I believe that she is with Jesus in Heaven, but it still hurts because I feel like I failed her and could not protect her this time. Thank you for your condolences.
Love and a prayer is being sent your way,may God give u strength and whatever u need
@@kimblyrayford9607 -
Praying God wraps you in His Fatherly love ❤️ and peace.
He has your baby until you reunite on the other side.
Please warn others about the evil medical system. Some will listen and be saved much heartache. 👉And do NOT get the vaccine they are pushing.👈 Much 💕
@@jaywade3860 Thank you very much for your prayers. They are needed very much.
@@crenee2007 Thank you so much!!!
Yes, I have warned some about how wicked some doctors can be. I have even encountered quite a few that got super vindictive towards us. The things we have encountered down through the years is baffling and absurd.
I can’t even imagine how hard it was to sing this...
I know right
He was choking on a lot of tears. I know this for sure.
@@RandomNamedHBK Agree, I could literally feel his pain coming through....
Jules Servant of Jesus exactly. This song reminds me that i dont have much friends at school. But the sound of this song also reminds me that God is the only friend that i need for He will never judge me, leave me, and always helps me in my best and certainly my worst moments in life. Amen to that. 🙏
@@RandomNamedHBK Just be yourself and reach out. Someone will notice you. 👍 God already has so when someone needs you... they'll find you.
This one brought tears to my eyes also, God has my wife of 48 years in Heaven, but her memories are in my heart. She lost the cancer battle 11/29/23. I know that one day we’ll be together again
God bless you sir.
I lost my son at 7 years of age. I miss him terribly, every single day of my life. This song touched my heart - tears are falling. Blessings to anyone reading this who are missing their children.
I'm so sorry. I hope this song gives you a bit of hope and comfort in your grief, though. ❤️
😭💙🦋💔
God bless you Sister in the Lord!!
Laura S. I'm SO SORRY!!!!
The part “God has you in Heaven, but I have you in my heart” cuts deep
Me to 💔😭
@Kevin Smith Well that is your belief. MY belief, and the belief of TobyMac, is that he does. So you can't knock how we feel.
Yes
Kevin Smith Yes....that makes so much sense....and I’m not a delusionist I’m a 12 year old Christian, you atheist.
Quit or I will report u for child abuse
Tobymac
That's what real faith is. We ask questions and still believe.
Thanks for that Rachael🙂
True..God is not offended by our questions...
@@FloridaMan23 yaa, i believe in that 2 !!!!!!!!
I lost my brother year. He took his own life. This song calms me down. Thank you TobyMac 🙏🏽
Don't give up.
I lost my son to suicide in September of 2019 The pain is always going to be there, it just adds and flows up and down. Hold on to Jesus!
“I believe in the sun even when it’s not shining.
I believe in love even when I cannot feel it.
I believe in God even when he is silent.”
-written on the walls of a concentration camp during the holocaust
I thought it was "I believe in God even though I cannot see him."
I lost my sister recently as well so the lyrics “God has you in Heaven but I have you in my heart” hits deep. Stay strong Toby
Prayers for you.
I lost my sister 7 years ago. This still hits home for me hard. It never really goes away. Waves is a good way to describe it, as Toby said. Sometimes the smallest ripple causes a new wave of grief.
Me too ☹️ I know the feeling. Prayers go out to you and your family
I know you however my condolences to you . God is in control be strong .
Don't know you
It's awesome to see this Christian dude in his 50s on trending! R.I.P. Toby's son😔
I lost my son at 21 to a heroin overdose. I just discovered this song and cant stop listening. 😢I hope God wrapped his arms around my son, Chad. ❤
“You said you were my prodigal son. But this isn’t home” wow. Thank you for this amazing song and allowing us to grieve with you. Thank you.
Did the son decide to repent?
The Prodigal Son is a parable spoken by Jesus. It represents a person falling away from God for whatever reason, realizing their mistake, repenting and turning back to God. God is Home. Heaven is Home. A song by Philips, Craig, and Dean-“When God Ran” describes it beautifully.
“21 years, what a beautiful loan” 😭💕. That’s exactly what my mom said when we lost my brother. Our loved ones are on loan to us. What a beautiful thing that God gave TobyMac his son on loan and now he’s back to his Father in Heaven. I’m praying for God’s grace and comfort.
Wow. I never looked at it that way.
Wow. That’s some good theology right there 🔥
Your mother sounds amazing
"21 years what a beautiful loan" This breaks my heart.
The way he looks toward heaven with the rain falling down... that's exactly how I feel after losing my son on 4/29. Are you happy where you are? I miss you Jon. Forever 29. Thank you Lord for my beautiful son.
“21 years, what a beautiful loan”... Toby has known the whole time that his son was God’s and not his. He’s been holding on to something that’s God’s and it’s time to give it back.
Stephen Curlee beautiful
Realest thing I’ve heard !
Amen!!!!
First time I ever heard someone Thank God for their loan was my mother-in-law at her sons funeral. One of the most selfless comments and acts imaginable. Lord push me down so that I May Lift You Up.
@@scotthollier3500 i agree, its hard but with God everything becomes kinda possible !!! prayers and blessings your way!!!
“Why would you give him and take him away” just cuts so deep. I can only imagine the pain from losing a child. I am so very sorry for your family’s loss.
I commented this elsewhere but I’m sharing again because it really helped me to not be mad at God or question him about things:
God didn’t take him! He received him. Huge difference! God is the author and giver of life and the devil only came to steal kill and destroy. It’s that simple. I know that doesn’t make it any easier, but it’s at least not complicated. God is truly good even though terrible things happen. Such a moving song! ✌🏼
Brad Vincent Amen 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@bradvincent2586
Thank you for loving Truth! 🤗
As a Christian is it also a gain bc now he's is heaven praising the most high!
Job 1:21 Deuteronomy 32:39 1 Samuel 2:6-7
God does indeed take life. But we trust in His sovereignty and His goodness.
"God has you in heaven but I have you in my heart" 😭😭♥️
Right I was choking up
That verse though.
That part hits the heart...
He lost his son and still has faith and praises God, most people would be so angry and sad, they'd turn away from God. This is a real man.
My little brother died not long before Truett did, at the same age. He died not far from your alma matar, and one of the later pictures taken of him was with you after a concert. We all suffered when Jonathan died, but no one like my parents--having seen first hand what it does to a parent to lose their young son, with all the world ahead of him, I really feel for you. Through tears, though, I am struck by the hope and the joy in this song. It is absolutely amazing how you have imagined and pictured God's love for your child, and I know that hope of things not seen carries other parents suffering the same thing. "21 years, what a beautiful loan...thank you Lord for my beautiful son." Amen, man.
I feel for you😥😥😥
What a testimony...you definitely touched my heart as well as many others im sure. May God bless your family always!
Please GOD let that be true please I so want to believe 🙏.
I just lost my youngest son , he took his life in June of this year and I want to thank you for this song--it is truly a God song
My heart truly ,aches for you.
Peggy, God is holding both you and your son. You are together in His arms.
(Psalm 139:5-12)
❤Love and prayers,
Kerri
Peggy Kennedy I pray God comforts you
Wow! I'm sorry for your heartache, and loss. That's always hard to hear when someone takes their life when it's so short any way. God's blessings.
😥💔🙏
No parent should have to bury their child. - J.R.R. Tolkien
One of the worst tragedies I could imagine. I'm so sorry for your loss.
prayers and blessings to everyones struggle!!! God bless bless y'all and you Dylan !!!!
Happened in my family 24 years old brother of my son in law I saw that family go through the unimaginable sadness and it’s broken now but make every day as great as possible this song fits except it be 24 years
Joelle Evans may God bless all of your hearts and spirits!! 🙏 got out to each day you guys tribute to you your loved ones!!!!
It is supostet to be the other way around
amen dylan amen
Lost my 3 month old last year 2022. My baby Sammy #forever3months!! Always in mommy's heart!!! Rest in the Good Lords arms!!! U were too perfect for this ugly world!!!
I lost my son in July of this year. He was 2. It is so hard to just keep breathing and without Jesus I wouldn't be
It is a very ugly and cruel world
We lost our 2 month old at the beginning of 2019 in January. Running up on a year. Baby Zane death has changed our lives. Yet, I don't understand why so soon he had to die, we are trusting God's plan.. Zane had a purpose...and each day as we grieve him, I am watching it unfold. Rest in peace to your son Tobymac....and rest in peace to our Zane as well. God has us through this painful journey.
ALEXIS Murphy hang tough!! Our twin baby boys passed away from this earth early as well. God has them now, and when our time comes we will be with them forever! On their head stone we had “safe in the arms of Jesus” put on it.
So very sorry for your loss💙🙏🏽
@@coop98 I'm soo sorry for your loss!!! We are hanging on to our faith!!! It has not been easy...
ALEXIS Murphy keep hanging on! The dr told us that the reason was weak cervix and that we would always have pre mature births. Well we just held on to God, but nervous in the flesh sometimes that it would happen again. The thought of that pain again was indescribable! Well we stayed close to God, and didn’t give up. Our next baby we had a healthy baby girl full term on a Christmas morning! And Now God has blessed us with 4 full term baby girls. Two of which my wife had to be induced on. Don’t let the enemy tell you lies, keep moving forward and block him out with Gods word when he try’s!
@@coop98 thank you! I was just praying that God restore to us what we lost! Never to replace Zane, but to fill the void.❤
I lost both of children to cancer 2 years and 17 days apart. Ruben was 21 and Armando just turned 22 . Toby it feels like your singing the lyrics from my heart. I'll pray for you and you pray for me
May God bless you and bring your heart some peace, that’s such a terrible thing to go though and feel, and i am so sorry.
How are you?
Hallo! Please read the Bible, spread the Gospel, and pray as much as you can every day. Don't stress yourself out or refuse to rest when tired, but with the virus, the prophecy of peace with Israel coming true, and legitimate celebration of sins, we don't know how late or soon God's children will be raptured, so surrender your worldly desires to God and ask Him for discernment and answers. When you are tempted, rebuke the evil within you in the Name of Christ. Bless your days by declaring that God will prosper you and others. Use your tongue only to bless, and not curse. Satan tells people that they are unable, and tries to condemn them and whisper excuses for sin to them. Remember that when he does so, and cast him out in the Name of Christ.
I too lost both of my son's 7 months apart this past year, Jake was 25 & DJ was 27..It is the worst pain ever... somedays I literally cannot breathe.
@LY,MY CONDOLENCES
#21 on trending
Even TH-cam itself is paying mad respect to this.
Rest in peace Truett.
Now #15 🤲
Now it's number 15
I am praying for you
Mattertainer's Room now 15th
Now #13
Saturday it’s been exactly 2 weeks since Dri left us. My only child, my son Dri was 21. He was my world, we lived and did everything together, we travelled the world and dreamt together. He was my son, best friend, soulmate and advisor. Your song “21 Years” is a masterpiece of solace, every word consoles me. “God has you in heaven, but I’ve you in my heart…thank you Lord for my beautiful son.” My Dri was a kind hearted, a most loving being, humble, hard working goals-oriented focused kid. Why did he have to go so soon and tragically so?! Nothing makes sense, but prayers and music. Till we meet again my Dri. Mama loves you forever. Help me God💔😭❤️🤲🏽
I totally relate. I am running hard to hide behind Jesus.
God bless you Momma, I will pray each day for you. I lost Jared at 21. Om 3/20/22
Draw close to God, he will heal us. DeeDee
Thinking of you
My deepest condolences. May God comfort you.
My parents died in their early 20s when I was in elementary school, both suicide. I have them in my heart everyday. EVERYDAY, 40 years later. I am blessed to carry them with me. Much love to you and yours.
oh my gosh that must’ve been so hard since you were so young I’m so sorry
@TobyMac I lost my son 12 and a 1/2 years ago he was 31and knew Jesus is his savior. I lost my daughter November 19th 2021 She was 41 I lost my sister my best friend 2 weeks later she was 61. They all knew Jesus as their savior and I will see them again Hallelujah praised the Lord thank you Jesus.... We will celebrate happy heaven day for my 2 newest losses like we have for my son the past 12 years!! They were tragic losses and they weren't surprising but still shocking talking making the choices if they did I'm did I am glad they are out of their torment their torture and their pain And are now healed and with the Lord.
@@daynarew356 that's not Toby Mac that's a scammer
@@levernis5753 I'm curious how you know because I leave comments on different youtube channels after a song or video and I've gotten artists asking me to email them or how to talk to me personally. I'm embarrassed I was so nieve. Does this happen alot? Their pictures are the same but 1 or 2 or 24 subscribers...instead of their millions on other site.. How do I prevent getting scammers posting these things on TH-cam? I feel dumb...
@@jennie7599 if the reply if from the original channel the reply section at the beginning will have "reply from(channel namefor e.g. TobyMac) written over there. The reply of the channel's name will be highlighted with grey colour. I hope this helps you sister. Have a great day.
This wasn't even my son and this song brought me to tears thinking how hard each day has been and will be as you and the Mrs. wait to see your child again, God bless your family and I'm sure this song will help others.
MusicCharts TV not the time dude....
I'm trying to figure out who would ever give this song a dislike..
Who doesn't know jesus !! Pray for them brother!!
Someone heartless
Same why dislike😠
thank you for sharing such a powerful time in your life with us
me too!!!
God is Almighty!
He is conquering me.
He already has me.
I’m not my own.
I was bought with a great price.
No take backs !
I am his!
THIS GUY IS AMAZING. He thanks God for his son after he's been taken. I can't explain how much of a man of God this person is. May God bless you.
he wasn't taken !!! But i hear u
"God has you in heaven, but I have you in my heart" hit me hard
This made me crying...I lost my loving Mom last summer...God loaned her to me for many wonderful years...some not so wonderful years...praying for all of people who've lost a close relative.
Dude same almost started crying.
I’m crying now😭
Yes this verse has me thinking...
Melissa Harmon so sorry for your loss
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
Matthew 5:4🙏❤
Just be courageous for every situation in our life.I Lost my 8years old daughter in may 2023.i miss her.😭
My daughter Amber overdosed at 21. These lyrics are the cry of my heart. 💔
I am very sorry for your loss. Sending you my deepest sympathy xxoo
@@susanmcguire4664 thank you so much
So sorry for your loss, Although rejoice, because she may be in heaven.
Praying for your comfort for your family
I have you in my prayers sister.
This song really hits me hard. We lost our son 6/14 after several years battling depression. He was 21. Would have been 22 on 8/6. The rememberances from friends, family, and strangers have been very humbling to know just how big his heart is. It was easy for him to be there for those that were hurting, since he knew what they were feeling. Nothing hurts worse than the parents left on earth without their child. But my faith is stronger than ever as it really shows what a blessing from God we had to be chosen as his parents...
@BILL. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MY CONDOLENCES
Oh dear one that is the hardest way to lose someone, and you say it in the very best and kindest way to your child's memory. My heart goes out to you today, and I am blown away by the faith your comment shows.
If anyone else is suffering with depression, and reads this, please remember the crisis help line in the US is 1-800-273-8255, and Crisis text line: Text HOME to 741741 in US; Text 686868 in Canada.
sorry for your loss
Dear God. I feel bad for what people have to go through. I want to pray that people with depression can beat it. However, it’s hard to do alone. God I pray that you will help him. I know you will always have a place for them, lord. And please help whoever needs it. Amen
You are so strong ❤
The people who disliked this are the ones who wanted to see him turn his back on God because of this tragedy. But his faith is strong!!
FearMustLose haters gonna hate. Trolls are always there and really don’t care about anyone.
Praise the Lord
Not happening as they can tell
Or they just didn’t like it...
Or they didn’t like the song
In 2017 I lost one of my best friends who was like a brother to me. He was 16. This year we would both would have and turned 21. This song both fills me up and breaks me down at the same time. I got the 21 years my friend couldn’t. his 22nd birthday is actually in a month. He was always smiling and joking in the hard times. I don’t exactly know if he knew Jesus but I’d do anything to go back and tell him about him and give him one more hug and never let him go. 💜✝️
I lost my 23 year old son in June 2019 and this song is a gift. Thank you!
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
So sorry you have this heavy burden, 8/31/14 my son (29) crossed over.
I'm sad to read such heartwrenching words. :-(
My deepest condolences! Prayers that God draws you close and gives you three peace only He can give.
My heart goes out to you and you have my prayers. They are never forgotten.
Prayers for you beloved🙏💗🕊
I got saved on Sunday March 1st 5:36 pm
You go girl, stay strong with him and pray every day because he's coming back soon to take his children soon. God Bless and stay strong.
Grand welcome into the believer's family
I'm glad you got saved 😁
Welcome to the fam! Sis stay close and strong with God ❤️
Congrats!!❤️❤️
TobyMac this is absolutely beautiful.
“21 years, what a beautiful loan”
I was so deeply saddened by the news. Your openness and honesty about the grief you are experiencing will help others feel less alone. God bless you and your family as you make your way through this unspeakable journey of grief. I am so grateful your faith remains strong. He is with you. Always.
Amen
Amen!
@Kevin Smith your just being a jerk
Amen
@@xyrolinx3533 well said brother.
Today my health teacher showed my class this, and I was amazed how strong you were then and are now. In 2021 I lost an important member of my family and I never thought I could live without seeing her again. You have inspired me to keep on going a little longer. May God bless you and your family.
"God has you in heaven but I have you in my heart"
This part made me cry really hard😭
Same to me
Right ! 😭💕
lucy Harrison same!! 😭😭
@@CurlyGirlQikr😭😭😭😭😭
Wonderful lyrics!
Cried my eyes out just lost my daughter to sarcoma cancer beautiful song
I'm so sorry for your loss. 💖😢
I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying God's comfort over you. 😭💔❤️🙏
Michelle, I am praying that God comforts you and gives you strength
So sorry for your loss :-(
I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter
Our daughter Katelyn died at 21, 10 years ago. I have to be honest, I was very depressed, so much so that I found myself sitting on the side of my bed many times rocking, crying, and praying asking the Father why. Each day was I felt God's arms always wrapped around me and speaking peace into my spirit. Her dad felt the same way. We just didn't understand. We didn't realize that God was ministering to us the whole time. At some point, my oldest spoke words of truth to me. She said, "Mom, You don't need to understand why Kate went to be with the Lord right now, but the Lord and she would want you to live and give witness to what He's done since she's with Him in paradise. You will see her again!" Those words said in love broke the yoke of oppression that was like a dark cloud over my life. I reached out for help and through that help began to help others through the "club that no one wants to be in." We've been able to wrap our arms around other parents who will walk a similar path after they lost their child that we walked and how God began to not let us live the same life we lived before as a family, but a different one that totally changed our perspective. God's will be ministering to you along the way, Toby and family, and I pray you'll continue to feel his presence as you move forward one step at a time. Praying that the Lord would pour out his love in you. Much love, Deb
@Kevin Smith Well Kevin, I choose not to think of my daughter as worm food. She gave her life to Christ, and he is with her Father in heaven. How can you be so cruel to someone you don't even know? I hope someday you know Jesus love. It shows that you need hope and going from one Christian's page to another is not helping your case. GOD bless you. I'll pray for you.
Kevin Smith: hey Keven. Those are pretty heavy words to send to grieving parents whether you’re against Christianity or not. The good news is that there is a loving God and prayer is powerful. I’ve seen way too many miracles to not believe anymore.
Kevin, I’m praying for you man whether you welcome it or not. I pray God evidently shows himself to you and that you are open to see it.
@Kevin Smith hey Kevin are you always this mean and miserable?
D.B.H. Hicks beautiful testimony ❤️ god bless yoy
As a childless teenage girl, and almost losing my 27 year old brother to an overdose. This song hits hard but it shows how amazing God is.
I can’t even imagine the amount of strength it took to write and perform this. RIP Tru
This song is going to bring a lot of people peace.
I agree
It did for me after my great uncle passed Praying for everyone who lost someone here 🙏🙏
Lost my 27 year old son to suicide this really hits home . Was sent to me by a dear friend . I love the song but at the same time sure pulls on my heart strings. Brandon I live and miss you dearly hope your in God's arms .
You guys!!!! Let’s pray 🙏 for Toby ok 👌😞🙏
“Lord God and the only god help Toby Mac and help all the people who have been through this and have them protected by you Lord! 🙏😭 God you are still good even when the world 🌍 turns against you! God forgive me and my mistakes!” AMEN 🙏🏻🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏼
Caleb Bmxer AMEN
Amen
of coures
Ok
Way ahead of you TnT
I have no humanity Idea how he sings this song during his concert? I'm a professional musician and singer and I can barely make it all the way through in my living room singing it. My son who is now 13 started singing this with me when he was on 9. He would just sing the words but watch me sing with everything in me straight up to heaven. When he was around 11 he finally understood the full impact of this song. He has watched me struggle with addiction his whole life as many musicians seem to. This song has been a dose of medicine every time. He is very intuitive. He still watches me secretly. If he thinks I may be struggling he pops this song on without fail and has for years. Grace is the most beautiful word I have ever heard. Grace all be it completely undeserving is the greatest thing I have ever had stowed upon me. I have been sober now for 3 years! 3 years of the desire actually removed. Toby Mac if this comment may find you. I just want you to know that your son's death and your tragedy has been not just the catalyst but the strength and medicine. Your Son is a hero weather you can complete buy into that I don't know. I say it firm because I have walked through hell and made it out the other side. Most of us don't. Your son's death is saying other's lives. God bless you and thank you for sharing your grief with us. Rest Easy True
I just lost my father yesterday. He was only 59. I cried a lot hearing this song. I needed it and I love this song.
yesterday??
Praying for you and your family. I lost my mom 6 months and I know it’s hard but God will comfort you.
so sorry for you loss praying for you
I’m so terribly sorry for your lost, I pray that you receive spiritual hugs and comfort from Jesus himself, god bless 🙏
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort in a hard time. 💕
Why am I already crying? The vid hasn’t started yet
Via Mendes I’m right there with you!!! 😭❤️
Them last few lines got me .. crying like a baby.
21 years, what a beautiful loan.
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die(John 11:25)
Is that the verse shown on the tree at the end? I couldn't figure it out.
NVM looks like the tree is John 14:6
I will never forget the day my firstborn son was born. The happiest and saddest day of my life. We were so overjoyed and everything was going as planned, 4 hours later our full term little boy was rushed out of the room and we were told to prepare for the worst as his chances of survival were slim to none. I will never forget the image of him being wheeled away to the helicopter as my wife and I sat there helpless. God performed a miracle and our son is alive today.
I have watched this song over a dozen times and still can’t get through it. I can feel that emptiness all over again every time I hear it. I don’t think those scars will ever truly go away. I remember bargaining with God to take me home instead. I can’t imagine life without my son. So glad God heals the broken and gives us comfort in our eternal destination. To God be the glory in all things, even in those times of unexplained grief. ❤️
My only child, Cordell Keaton Smart was 19 when he was murdered on May 20th of 2019. He was an innocent bystander and was shot when a gun fight erupted. It's been the toughest journey of my life. If it wasn't for God's ever present love, I would be lost right now.
Music is what we bonded over the most. He would let me listen to his beats and lyrics....that part of your song touched me so deeply. He was truly a talented young man and I love him with every ounce of my being.
Thank you for pouring your heart out into this song. I hope you find healing and peace through this journey. May God bless you
Wow what a sad story..i hope you are doing ok.
I am sorry for your loss. And yes, God is so powerful. I don't know how people can handle losses with out him. I just pray comfort for you and anyone struggling from his loss.
My One True Love, My Son, went to heaven on February 3, 2019. I heard your song only 1 time on KLOVE & it touched my heart. I actually broke down on my drive. Today I watched the video & the only comfort I have is knowing my Jacob was & is a child of God! He is in Gods arms & in my heart forever. This is by far the worst my heart has ever had to face. He was my only child, my mothers only grandchild and the 1st person in ALL my family to go to heaven. This is so hard, every day, but I honestly feel if it wasn't for the love & peace that was given to me by Jesus, I would probably be so miserable. I know Jacob is dancing on streets of gold & this is the only thing that comforts me. I trust you Lord, I love you Lord & I thank you for blessing me with 19 beautiful years with my Jacob Reino Montgomery. All my Hope is in you Lord.
May god comfort your heart and place his healing hand upon your heart ❤️
God and Jesus Christ will keep you going and getting through your pain! Just think about how happy he is up in heaven with our savior and creator! Looking down at you as well from heaven🙌🏽🎚
A big warm hug to you and your family in Jesus name amen. Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near tho those who have a broken spirit and saves such as have a contrite spirit. 19 Rest In Peace Jacob!
I’m sorry to hear, let God put his hand of peace on your heart. Lord bless you and keep you happy, Christ will heal you
@DANA,SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,MY CONDOLENCES
He’s just finished the race early, he’s waiting for us on the other side.
My 22 yr old middle son Joshua hung himself at our home on July 2, 2005. The pain of loosing him is still fresh and I still cry for him. I believe the longer they are gone the more you miss them. It’s nice when I have a “good “ dream about him. It’s like having a mini visit with him. Not all of my dreams are good. Sometimes I have PTSD from some of my dreams. I thought loosing him would be the death of me. God is so amazing! He helps us get through the things that we don’t think we can get through and He gives us strength when we don’t think we have anything left within us to make it through each step of the way. I just listened to your song and my heart hurts for you and your family. I pray that God stays right with each of you and your family that is suffering through this loss with you. May you gain your strength from God and comfort from the Holy Spirit. It’s only by the grace of God that we are able to keep going and the knowledge that we will see them again. I was diagnosed with progressive white matter brain disease and CADASIL about 2 years ago and have had several mini strokes with each one taking part of my abilities away. Your brain controls everything in your body and my neurologist says I have too many lesions in my brain to count. As my quality of life decreases I’m looking forward to seeing my Joshua again. I miss his hugs and the way he had of always making us laugh. I will see him again in God’s timing. You will see your beautiful son again too but until then remember God will always be there with you.
@@bettywhitley8458 Praying for you and your family....🙏🏼✝👑
Betty Whitley sorry for your loss 🙏
@@bettywhitley8458 ❤
TAMIA TEEVEE God is outside of time and life is just a vapor. We’ll meet our loved ones again in heaven. Saying “Its been so long since I’ve seen you”. They will be like “I just got here a few seconds ago”. I gain comfort in that
I lost my 25 year old brother in a motorcycle accident October 2023.This song comforts me😭😭🇿🇲
I'm sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family🙏
God bless you and keep you.
"I wanna wake up to your laugh at 2,
Catch you when you steal my shoes"
Gosh 😭♥
Jesus be with you and your family Toby ♥
This song makes me miss my Dad so much but I know he’s at home with our SAVIOR! 🙏🏽💕♥️
I am so sorry for your dad
When life throws you a tragedy.
You always ask yourself how could this happen to me.
The answer is, this life ain’t meant for us. We’re all going home soon. In 100 years everyone in these comments won’t be here anymore. We going home family. No more heartache or pain.
Though outwardly we are wasting away. Inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary. What is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
To all my brothers and sisters on here that lost someone that as long as you live in your earthly life have them in your heart. I know how you feel, because I lost my daughter through a drug overdose. I thank my Lord's hands for holding my broken heart's pieces together until I see her again. Trust in God, you might not ever heal completely on this earth, but let God's hands hold your heart and HE will comfort you until you see your loved one again. Believe it with all your heart. God bless you.
Thank you so much I needed to hear this because my favorite aunt in the world died and she made the best food I ever put in my mouth but now she's happier with god in heaven
Thank you so much
I don’t understand how people could dislike this. What a sad story, Rest In Peace 😔💔
Ty Silas me neither
I agree
Maybe they think that "disliking" means that they dislike his son died...
No different then those that don't accept the Love and salvation of Christ!
Courtney Cordes ?
I can't imagine. Sobbing during this song. He was sent for a reason, a reason for him, a reason for you and when we get to the other side we'll understand. Love and God's comfort to you and your family.
Canda I didn’t but it was a sad song but it speaks to me
Those echos are powerful, sounds like he’s just belting his pain out
true
I felt that too.
I thought the exact same thing. You can feel pain when you hear it. I cannot begin to even imagine the heart ache.
Sierra Turner hey is off and on for years I’ve been around him he is a wonderful man I hope god numb his pain and hold him
Yah i started to cry at work listing to this and i could feel his heart ache with every echo
I lost my son on August 6th 2022 due to accidental fentanyl overdose. He was 24 years old. I found the song 21 years when I was looking for the songs we played at his funeral. I listen to 21 years everyday now. This song has helped me so much. I thank the lord for letting me have my beautiful son for 24 years. And thank Toby Mac for recording it. I know I will see him again.
Rest in peace
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss…from one Mama to another, my heart aches for you. I have a 12 year old daughter and I just cannot imagine-I don’t want to imagine- losing her. I work as an Addictions Counselor and Fentanyl is just wiping out young lives so fast. It’s evil and so so dangerous. I’m also an addict in recovery (13years!) and I’m so grateful that Lord allowed me to make it through that time of my life. Again, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and the loss everyone who loved your son feels. I know I’m just a random stranger replying to your comment on TH-cam, but please feel free to hit me up if you ever just need someone to listen, I’m here. Sending love from South Carolina ❤
@@katy61 so proud of you for being 13 years clean my dad died from an od when I was 12 so I understand it can be hard but one quote he always said was recovery is hard but regret is harder
Thank you so much 💓
I just lost a really good friend. What can we do about our kids and young people getting killed by fentanyl!?!? I feel so lost right now. I love this song. And my heart goes out to you for your loss, Susan.