Beckah Shae - I Choose Lyrics
Lyrics
Just cause maybe I don't really know.
It's not me, don't understand?
Maybe tomorrow but then again if You could only see
I'm not Your ordinary situation or circumstance
Yes, no. Hot. Cold, which way do I go?
Never before has there ever been more opportunity for this,
Chance to make up my mind,
It's time to decide, I've got no more
Oh! No more excuses! I ain't got much time
Got to get it together, got to get it right.
My lungs are breathing, My heart is beating
only because of Your love.
I just can't keep running from You,
I surrender!
I choose You (I choose You)
I choose truth (I choose truth)
I choose life (I choose life)
I choose You
One shot, I only got one opportunity.
A window to really show that I can more than be
one who settles, cause I'm a go getter
and I want something better,
All that heaven has for me
Blessed in, blessed out.
Going up no longer down.
Never before has there ever been more opportunity for this
Chance to make up my mind,
It's time to decide, I've got no more
Oh! No more excuses, I ain't got much time.
Got to get it together, got to get it right
My lungs are breathing, My heart is beating,
only because of Your love.
I just can't keep running from You,
I surrender!
I choose You (I choose You)
I choose truth (I choose truth)
I choose life (I choose life)
I choose You
I choose You
I choose truth
I choose life
I choose living over dying
blessed over cursing
I choose You
I choose truth
I choose life
I choose truth over lying
freedom over prison
I choose You
I choose truth
I choose life
I choose grace over hating
Joy instead of mourning
I choose You
I choose truth
I choose life
I choose now over too late
This is the final warning
I choose You (I choose You)
I choose truth (I choose truth)
I choose life (I choose life)
I choose You (I choose You)
I choose truth (I choose truth)
I choose life (I choose life)
I choose You
I choose You
Video
I Choose
Meaning & Inspiration
Beckah Shae’s compelling anthem, "I Choose," released on June 27, 2022, immediately plunges listeners into a raw and relatable spiritual journey, moving from internal conflict to a resolute declaration of faith. The song opens with a candid portrayal of indecision and self-doubt, where the speaker grapples with not fully understanding divine paths, questioning their own unique circumstances, and feeling distinct from "ordinary" situations. This initial hesitancy—a wrestling between "yes" and "no," "hot" and "cold"—vividly captures the human experience of standing at a spiritual crossroads, seeking direction amidst confusion. It speaks to a pivotal moment of recognizing an urgent opportunity, a "chance to make up my mind," echoing the timeless biblical call to choose whom one will serve, as seen in Joshua 24:15 where Joshua challenges the Israelites to decide between the Lord and other gods.
The turning point arrives with a powerful rejection of complacency: "No more excuses! I ain't got much time. Got to get it together, got to get it right." This isn't just a personal resolve but a profound spiritual awakening, acknowledging life's brevity and the urgency of aligning with divine purpose. The realization that "My lungs are breathing, My heart is beating only because of Your love" serves as a deeply humbling and liberating moment. This recognition of God as the ultimate source of life itself, as stated in Acts 17:28 that "in Him we live and move and have our being," propels the speaker to an act of complete surrender: "I just can't keep running from You, I surrender!" This surrender is the cornerstone of the song's message, mirroring the biblical invitation in Romans 12:1 to offer one’s entire being as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.
From this place of surrender emerges the resounding declaration of the chorus: "I choose You, I choose truth, I choose life, I choose You." This isn't a passive agreement but an active, willful commitment. Choosing "You" signifies choosing God as the supreme authority and guide in one’s existence. Choosing "truth" is an affirmation of God's Word as the ultimate standard, aligning with Jesus's own declaration in John 14:6, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life." And choosing "life" transcends mere physical existence; it’s an embrace of the abundant, spiritual life promised through Christ, a stark contrast to the spiritual death that comes from separation from God, as highlighted in John 10:10. This choice represents a definitive shift from doubt to devotedness.
The song continues to build on this commitment, expressing a desire for a life lived beyond mere survival, aspiring for "All that heaven has for me." This reflects a hunger for the spiritual blessings found in Christ, a desire to be a "go getter" for God's purposes rather than one who "settles," seeking first the kingdom of God as encouraged in Matthew 6:33. The imagery of being "blessed in, blessed out. Going up no longer down" speaks to a complete transformation, where God's favor permeates every aspect of existence, elevating one from despair to hope, from spiritual stagnation to spiritual growth. The expansive bridge further articulates the myriad facets of this choice, painting a clear picture of what it means to actively live out one's faith. Each line presents a powerful contrast: "I choose living over dying, blessed over cursing, truth over lying, freedom over prison, grace over hating, joy instead of mourning, now over too late." These choices are deeply rooted in scriptural principles. Choosing living over dying reflects the promise of eternal life in Christ (Romans 6:23). Blessed over cursing speaks to embracing redemption from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:13-14). Truth over lying emphasizes the integrity found in God's word (Psalm 119:104). Freedom over prison highlights the liberating power of Christ from the bondage of sin (John 8:36). Grace over hating embodies the transformative power of God's unmerited favor (Ephesians 2:8-9). Joy instead of mourning points to the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). And "now over too late" serves as a poignant reminder of the urgency of salvation and commitment, echoing 2 Corinthians 6:2: "Now is the day of salvation." Beckah Shae's "I Choose" is more than just a song; it is an impassioned invitation to make a decisive spiritual stand, an encouraging declaration for anyone navigating their faith journey, reminding us that in the face of life’s complexities, the greatest and most transformative choice we can make is to surrender to and choose God’s truth and abundant life.