From the recording Surrender
Lyrics
LAY IT DOWN
Little boy, sleeping on the street
Wraps his blanket tight around his head
To keep the demons & fears away
He wonders why he’s here, what part he plays
What fault is his? He’s filled with confusion & fear!
So he grabs control any chance he gets
And holds on as if to save his own life
His world is spinning out of control!
But the tighter he holds on, the looser his grip is
Til it’s all been taken away
And one day he wakes up and it’s all gone
And what’s left is a little boy, who scared & thinks he’s all alone
So he builds high walls to protect himself
Come weary one, Come lay it down
You fought so hard to defend (protect) yourself
I’ve (God’s) got you now, I (God) had you then
I’ve (God’s) been there all along, to the very end
Give up what you think you can control
So it will stop controlling you
You can let it go, release your fears to Him
Lay it all down, Let Him defend you now, And begin again.