New Song Alert: Zach Williams – “Killed A Man”

There’s a moment in every believer’s life when the old self has to die so the new one can rise. Zach Williams captures that raw, redemptive truth in his latest release, “Killed A Man” — a gritty, soul-stirring anthem that echoes the spiritual rebirth many of us know firsthand. With lyrics like “Went from guilty as sin to covered in blood / Now who I am ain’t who I was,” Zach isn’t glorifying violence — he’s testifying to transformation. That man in the river? He’s the addict, the liar, the broken version of ourselves that had to be buried so grace could breathe.

Zach’s own journey — from addiction and near self-destruction to surrender and salvation — mirrors the message of this song. He once asked God for a sign on a tour bus in Spain, and the Lord answered through a song on the radio. That moment led him home, to faith, and to a calling that now reaches millions. It’s the same kind of Damascus Road moment many of us have faced — including me. I’ve had to lay down my past, my shame, and my old ways to walk in the light of Christ. And like Zach, I didn’t pull a knife or fire a gun — I just held the old me under long enough to let grace take over.

This song isn’t just for the prodigal — it’s for the preacher at the end of his rope, the momma praying through tears, the soul staring out the window asking God for proof. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt too far gone. Because as Romans 6:6 reminds us, “Our old self was crucified with Him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with.” And 2 Corinthians 5:17 seals it: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has gone, the new is here!”

“Killed A Man” is more than a song — it’s a testimony. It’s a reminder that rebirth isn’t pretty, but it’s powerful. And if you’ve ever had to fight for your soul, this track will feel like your anthem. Zach Williams didn’t just write a song — he wrote a mirror. And when you look into it, you might just see your own resurrection story staring back.

Click here to visit Zach Williams website to see more and for the presale of his new cd. 9/19/25 Comes out!