Rachel Holt, a young artist with deep American and Christian values, channels her beliefs into her music, offering a counter-narrative to the predominant pro-abortion messages prevalent in today’s media. The song, written from the perspective of an unborn baby, delivers a powerful emotional punch.
The lyrics of “I Was Gonna Be” are hauntingly beautiful and convey the message of a life that never had the chance to flourish. Holt sings:
Some don’t believe I’m a living soul
Just a bad mistake that needs to go
If my mama coulda just seen my face
Maybe she woulda had me anyway
These lines set the tone for the song, highlighting the internal struggle and unspoken thoughts of an unborn child. The chorus continues to pull at the heartstrings:
All I wanted was a chance
To learn to love and laugh and dance
But I was gone before I arrived
Sent back…
