Skillet - All That Matters

“All That Matters is a song that explores core values and the importance of faith, family, and freedom in a world often characterized by nihilism and materialism. The song tackles the prevalence of nihilism and a perceived lack of faith and values in society—particularly among younger generations. The lyrics center around "My faith, my family, my freedom's all that matters to me."
This song represents rebellion against a culture that promotes nothingness and materialism, emphasizing the importance of faith, family, and freedom. I was sick of all the anger, insanity, and violence in the world—people are constantly looking for something to hate online and yell about.
Everyone doesn’t have to agree, but how do we reclaim being in a community, loving our neighbors, and tolerating opposing viewpoints as friends? I was thinking, ‘How do we remind ourselves what matters most?’ I had to say something about it. The song encourages listeners to stand firm in their beliefs and not compromise on core values—even when facing societal pressures."
- Kevin Davis NRT

Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
I don't wanna start a fight
I always try to do what's right
So put your weapons down, we can work it out
Don't get me wrong
I ain't no pacifist
For peace, gotta pay a price
And I'll defend what is mine
Fight for what I love, help me, God above
All it takes is one
To rise up and resist

[Pre-Chorus]
Cost you everything when you're at war
These three things I'd die for

[Chorus]
My faith, my family, my freedom
That's what's backin' me
Gives me a reason for living
I gotta fight for what I believe in, believe it
Love loyalty, I pledge fidelity
In this land of liberty, it's everything
My faith, my family, my freedom's all that matters to me

[Verse 2]
A kid arrested in the town
He read the verses too loud
But burn the cities down, celebs will bail you out
Where'd we go wrong?
I can't make sense of this
So just leave the kids alone
Better not break into this home
'Cause where I come from
We always stand as one
Where we belong
We won't stand for this

[Pre-Chorus]
Cost you everything when you're at war
These three things I'd die for

[Chorus]
My faith, my family, my freedom
That's what's backin' me
Gives me a reason for living
I gotta fight for what I believe in, believe it
Love loyalty, I pledge fidelity
In this land of liberty, it's everything
My faith, my family, my freedom's all that matters to me, oh-oh-oh
To me, oh-oh-oh

[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge]
When darkness divides us
I believe that love can conquer all
Courageous, united
We stand or fall
My faith, my family, my freedom

[Chorus]
My faith, my family, my freedom
That's what's backin' me
Gives me a reason for living
I gotta fight for what I believe in, believe it
Love loyalty,I pledge fidelity
In this land of liberty, it's everything
My faith, my family, my freedom's all that matters to me
(It's all that matters to me) Oh-oh-oh
To me (It's all that matters to me) Oh-oh-oh
It's all that matters to me