Let God
indie pop, synth-pop, 126 BPM, G minor, male lead vocals, gospel chorus lift, fingerpicked acoustic guitar, clean electric swells, slap bass line, polyphonic analog stabs, bright staccato synth hook, four-on-the-floor kick, crisp snare backbeat, syncopated shaker groove, analog compression, chorus delay, plate reverb, bittersweet resolve, dark-to-anthemic arc, Acoustic gospel-inspired cinematic score, The arrangement features a warm string section with gentle legato pads and light pizzicato figures, A solo cello performs a melodic lead with natural vibrato, Organic percussion centers on cajón, hand pats, handclaps, and soft shakers instead of heavy drums, A felted upright piano adds soft, low-register chords and understated melodic accents with subtle gospel voicings, The piece is in 6/8 time at a relaxed 72 BPM in the key of D minor, The dynamics bloom in smooth swells and fades, with delicate violin harmonics layered over mellow horn murmurs
Let God
indie pop, synth-pop, 126 BPM, G minor, male lead vocals, gospel chorus lift, fingerpicked acoustic guitar, clean electric swells, slap bass line, polyphonic analog stabs, bright staccato synth hook, four-on-the-floor kick, crisp snare backbeat, syncopated shaker groove, analog compression, chorus delay, plate reverb, bittersweet resolve, dark-to-anthemic arc, Acoustic gospel-inspired cinematic score, The arrangement features a warm string section with gentle legato pads and light pizzicato figures, A solo cello performs a melodic lead with natural vibrato, Organic percussion centers on cajón, hand pats, handclaps, and soft shakers instead of heavy drums, A felted upright piano adds soft, low-register chords and understated melodic accents with subtle gospel voicings, The piece is in 6/8 time at a relaxed 72 BPM in the key of D minor, The dynamics bloom in smooth swells and fades, with delicate violin harmonics layered over mellow horn murmurs
Lyrics
Verse 1
I tried to carry every burden
White-knuckle on the steering wheel
Chasing every single answer
Till I forgot how grace can feel
You whispered in my weary spirit
“Child, you don’t have to be this strong”
Lay it down right at the altar
Let Me be the One
Pre-Chorus
So I open up my hands
I’m tired of my plans
I’m giving You my fear
I want Your will this year
Chorus
Let God
Have every worry, every tear I’ve cried
Let God
Write every story that I’ve tried to hide
I’ll stop fighting, stop control
You be God, I’ll be Your own
I’ll stand still, You lead on
I’ll let God, I’ll let God
Verse 2
You said to love the ones who hurt me
You said to bless the ones who curse
You told me, “Lose the life you’re guarding
And I will give you better first”
So I forgive like You forgave me
I go where I don’t understand
If You are calling, I am moving
My life is in Your hands
Pre-Chorus
So I open up my eyes
To where Your purpose lies
You’re in the simple things
In every yes I bring
Chorus
Let God
Have every worry, every tear I’ve cried
Let God
Write every story that I’ve tried to hide
I’ll stop fighting, stop control
You be God, I’ll be Your own
I’ll stand still, You lead on
I’ll let God, I’ll let God
Verse 3
I tried it my way, I was running in place
Heartbeat racing, never winning the race
You said, “Peace, be still,” and the storm got quiet
Now I’m walking on the waves, I don’t have to deny it
Got joy in my sorrow, hope in the dark
Your word in my mouth, Your fire in my heart
So I lay down pride, lay down shame
Take up the cross, lift up Your name
From the valley to the rooftop, every breath, every drop
I’m done trying to be the shepherd, I’m a sheep in Your flock
You said, “Seek first My kingdom,” so that’s what I choose
If I gain the whole world but I’m missing You, I lose
So I’m done with the halfway, done with the doubt
Open up my spirit, let Your glory pour out (oh!)
Every door, every key, every dream, every plan
I put it all in Your nail-scarred hands
Chorus
Let God
Have every worry, every tear I’ve cried
Let God
Write every story that I’ve tried to hide
I’ll stop fighting, stop control
You be God, I’ll be Your own
I’ll stand still, You lead on
I’ll let God, I’ll let God
Bridge
You are God and I am not
You are Savior, I am bought
You are faithful, tried and true
So I surrender all to You
Chorus
Let God
Have every worry, every tear I’ve cried
Let God
Write every story that I’ve tried to hide
I’ll stop fighting, stop control
You be God, I’ll be Your own
I’ll stand still, You lead on
I’ll let God, I’ll let God