Bri Babineaux - Make Me Over Lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus 1
Lord, make me over
(Lord make me over)
Make me over, Jesus
(Lord make me over)
Lord, make me over
(Lord make me over...)
I can't be the same, I can't stay the same
Make me over, no-no-no-no-no, no-no
Please make me over
(Make me over again)
Yes make me over
(Make me over again)
Verse
I need a brand new start
(Make me over again)
Lord, I can't be the same way
(Make me over again)
Lord, create in me a clean heart
(Make me over again)
Lord, renew the right spirit in me
(Make me over again)
Lord, please don't pass me by
(Make me over again)
Lord, please don't pass me by
(Make me over again)
Again, again, I'm being made over
(Make me over again)
Again, won't You just wrap Your loving arms around me
(Make me over again)
Yeah, and tell me everything is gonna be alright
1:38?, make me over
(Make me over again)
Chorus 2
(Lord...)
Use me (use me)
My heart is ready
(My heart is ready)
To receive (to receive)
I need Your blessing, I need Your blessing
(I need Your blessing)
Mould me (mould me)
Use me (use me)
My heart... (my heart is ready to receive)
Outro
I'm ready to receive
(Make me over again)
Lord, I'm ready to receive
Make me over again
Hallelujah
Video
Make Me Over
Meaning & Inspiration
Bri Babineaux’s 2017 single, "Make Me Over," released on August 4th, is a powerful and poignant expression of earnest desire for spiritual transformation. At its core, the song is a raw and honest prayer, a plea for divine intervention to reshape the singer's life and spirit. The narrative isn't one of mere superficial change, but a profound yearning for a complete internal renewal, echoing the very heart of what it means to follow Christ. The repetitive yet insistent plea, "Lord, make me over," acts as a spiritual mantra, drawing parallels to the biblical principle found in Philippians 1:6: "being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." This isn't a passive wishing for change, but an active invitation for God's transformative power to take hold.
The lyrics delve into a deep recognition of the need for a "brand new start" and a "clean heart," a sentiment directly aligned with the Psalmist's cry in Psalm 51:10: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." This desire for internal purity and a renewed spirit is the bedrock of genuine spiritual growth. The plea, "Lord, please don't pass me by," speaks to the vulnerability and hope that God's grace will be extended, a prayer deeply rooted in the understanding of God's boundless mercy, as seen in Jesus' interactions with those who sought Him, never turning away those who came in faith. The subsequent lines, "I'm being made over" and the yearning to be enfolded in God's loving arms, signify a surrender to the process, trusting in God's perfect plan even when the journey is unfolding. The second chorus shifts the focus from the plea for transformation to readiness for divine purpose. Phrases like "Use me" and "My heart is ready to receive" highlight a willingness to be molded and empowered by the Holy Spirit, reflecting the Apostle Paul's declaration in Romans 12:1: "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." This readiness to be used and blessed underscores a mature understanding that transformation is not an end in itself, but a means to serve God and further His kingdom. The entire song culminates in an expression of joyful anticipation, "I'm ready to receive," a testament to faith that anticipates God's powerful work, not just for personal benefit, but for the ultimate glory of the Almighty.