TobyMac “Screams Hope From the Mountaintop,” Releasing First Song of Hope Since Son’s Death

The lyrics from ‘Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)” read, “Well, I seen my share o’ troubles But the Lord ain’t failed me yet So I’m holdin’ onto the promise, y’all That He’s rollin’ up His sleeves again.“

TobyMac explains that writing the song with and co-writer Micah Kuiper in December represented the first time he could express the sporadic feelings of hope he’d felt since Truett’s death “in an artistic, creative way.” It was the first time he could “scream hope from the mountaintop,” the musician explained.

This has been a season of reflection, TobyMac explained, which has provided more time with his wife and kids. Over the past year, TobyMac says he’s had more time than he has ever had due to his not touring or being in the studio as much. While the musician says he’s “grateful” for the time, the last two years have been rough for his family with the death of his son, the death of his sister, and the loss of touring incoming due to the pandemic.

TobyMac plans to continue spreading the gospel and “screaming hope” to everyone he comes in contact with. He and his Diverse City band are scheduled to start Drive-In Theater Tour in March after the completion of their current Hits Deep Tour.