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Lyrics of Jesus, Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood
verse
She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati on a snow-white Christmas Eve
Going home to see her mama and her daddy with the baby in the backseat
50 miles to go, and she was running low on faith and gasoline
It′d been a long, hard year
She had a lot on her mind, and she didn't pay attention
She was going way too fast
Before she knew it, she was spinning on a thin black sheet of glass
She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She didn′t even have time to cry
She was so scared
She threw her hands up in the air
chorus
Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
'Cause I can't do this on my own
I′m letting go
So give me one more chance
And save me from this road I′m on
Jesus, take the wheel
verse
It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder
And the car came to a stop
She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat, sleeping like a rock
And for the first time in a long time
She bowed her head to pray
She said, "I'm sorry for the way I′ve been living my life
I know I've got to change, so from now on tonight"
chorus
Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
′Cause I can't do this on my own
I′m letting go
So give me one more chance
And save me from this road I'm on
Oh, Jesus, take the wheel
Oh, I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I′m on
From this road I′m on
outro
Jesus, take the wheel
Oh, take it, take it from me
Oh, whoa, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Writer(s): Gordie Sampson, Hillary Lindsey, Brett James
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The song 'Jesus, Take the Wheel' by Carrie Underwood tells the story of a person facing a moment of crisis while driving, feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. The metaphor of 'Jesus, take the wheel' symbolizes a plea for divine intervention and guidance during a difficult time, highlighting the need for surrender and faith in a higher power to navigate through tough situations.
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Themes
Faith and surrender
• Jesus, take the wheel
• I'm letting go
• I can't do this on my own
Redemption and change
• I'm sorry for the way I've been living my life
• I know I've got to change
Family and responsibility
• baby in the backseat
• going home to see her mama and her daddy
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Moods
Reflection, spirituality, angst, hope, empowerment
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Album • 2012 • 18 tracks
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