Story Behind The Song
Inspired by "The Surrender Novena" given by Jesus to Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo (1882-1970) in which we are taught to say, "O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!"
| Song Length |
3:19 |
Genre |
Blues - Religious |
Lyrics
Verse 1
When the night is darkest and the path has disappeared
When the shadows whisper every single doubt I fear
When my strength is fading, a flicker in the storm
Like a toasty shelter, you're the fire that keeps me warm
Chorus
I surrender, Lord, take care of everything
All my worries and my woes
I surrender, Lord, take care of everything
I beg you, take control
Verse 2
Mountains rise before me and waves crash at my feet
Every breath feels heavy, every thought bittersweet
I've tried to carry burdens I was never meant to hold
And still I hear you calling to shield me from the cold
Chorus
I surrender, Lord, take care of everything
All my worries and my woes
I surrender, Lord, take care of everything
I beg you, take control
Bridge
You who stilled the tempest, calming down the skies
You who walked on water and opened blind men's eyes
Just like all the sparrows and lilies of the field
I know that you'll provide for me, my brokenness, you'll heal
Chorus
I surrender, Lord, take care of everything
All my worries and my woes
I surrender, Lord, take care of everything
I beg you, take control
I surrender, Lord