This song by Matt Maher, 'Be the Lord of My Life,' speaks to a spiritual journey and the desire for divine guidance and surrender. The opening lines depict a person feeling lost and directionless, akin to a ship without an anchor or a sky without a North star, symbolizing the lack of guidance and stability in life. The heart's tendency to wander represents the human inclination to stray from one's path or faith.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses a deep yearning for God to take the central role in their life, to be the 'Saviour of my soul' and the 'Lord of my life,' indicating a desire for spiritual anchoring and direction. The repetition of wanting to go where God goes, move where He moves, and love who He loves reflects a commitment to align one's actions with divine will, aspiring to a life filled with purpose and love as exemplified by God.
The chorus, 'I am yours, You are mine,' is a declaration of mutual belonging and a personal relationship with the divine, highlighting the reciprocal love and commitment between the individual and God. Overall, the song is an expression of devotion and a plea for divine leadership in all aspects of life.
A sky without a North star A ship without an anchor Caught up in the current My heart is prone to wander All the roads I've taken Lead me back to nowhere You're the destination You're the way to get there You can have it all Be the song I sing Be my guiding light Saviour of my soul Be the Lord of my life Every step I take Always by my side I am yours, You are mine Be the Lord of my life Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Mercies never failing Forgiveness overflowing The beauty You're unveiling A love that just keeps growing This is all I want I surrender all Be the song I sing Be my guiding light Saviour of my soul Be the Lord of my life Every step I take Always by my side I am yours, You are mine Be the Lord of my life Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh I wanna go where you go Wanna move where you move Wanna love who you love Watch it break on through I wanna go where you go Wanna move where you move Wanna love who you love Watch it break on through I wanna go where you go Wanna move where you move Wanna love who you love Watch it break on through I wanna go where you go Wanna move where you move Watch it break on through (break on through) Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Be the song I sing Be my guiding light Saviour of my soul Be the Lord of my life Every step I take Always by my side I am yours, You are mine Be the Lord of my life Oh, I am yours, You are mine Be the Lord of my life I am yours, You are mine Be the Lord of my life
