Building 429 - Worry Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
Don't worry your life away
Don't worry your life away
Verse 1
Yeah, we got our problems
And we think we'll never solve 'em
But don't let 'em steal your joy now
Don't believe all the noise now
Even when we think we're sinking
But we don't really know the ending
There's a reason for the scars
They make us who we are
Light breaking through the dark
Pre-Chorus
And life gets so hard, nothing comes easy
Some days it feels like it's breaking your heart
If you believe He's working all things
Together for a reason
Chorus
Don't worry your life away
Don't miss the blessings you got today
'Cause every breath that's in your lungs
Is a promise that God's not done
And you don't have to be afraid
'Cause He's in control and He won't let go
So when you get down on your knees
You're gonna rise up in victory
Don't worry your life away (Don't worry your life away)
Don't worry
Don't worry (Don't worry your life away)
Verse 2
When we get caught up in the middle
And life is feeling like a riddle
He's still working in the details
And our God, He won't fail, hey
Chorus
Don't worry your life away
Don't miss the blessings you got today (Got today)
'Cause every breath that's in your lungs
Is a promise that God's not done
And you don't have to be afraid
'Cause He's in control and He won't let go (He won't let go)
So when you get down on your knees
You're gonna rise up in victory
Don't worry your life away
Bridge
Can't add a day
You can't add a single moment
Give everything
Back to the God who owns it
Can't add a day
Can't add a single moment
So give everything
Back to the God who owns it
Can't add a day (Woah, you won't add a day)
Can't add a single moment (Not even a moment)
Give everything (To our God)
Back to our God
Chorus
Don't worry your life away
Don't miss the blessings you got today (Got today)
'Cause every breath that's in your lungs
Is a promise that God's not done
And you don't have to be afraid
'Cause He's in control and He won't let go (He won't let go)
So when you get down on your knees
You're gonna rise up in victory
Don't worry your life away (Don't worry your life away)
Outro
(We choose joy, we choose hope, we choose faith)
Don't worry your life away, oh
(We choose joy, we choose hope, we choose faith)
Don't worry your life away
Video
Building 429 - Worry (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Building 429’s "Worry," released on April 8, 2022, as a compelling single from the "Worry - Single" album, immediately establishes itself as a powerful anthem for anyone navigating the anxieties of modern life. It's a direct, unvarnished call to lay down our burdens and trust in a God who is intimately involved in every moment. This song doesn't just offer platitudes; it delves into the very core of human fear and offers a robust, Biblically grounded solution: unwavering faith.
The essence of "Worry" is a profound reflection on Jesus’ timeless teaching from Matthew 6:25-34, where He commands us not to worry about our lives, what we will eat or drink, or what we will wear. The repeated refrain, "Don't worry your life away," serves as both a gentle reminder and a firm instruction to reclaim our peace. The song thoughtfully acknowledges the reality of our struggles, admitting, "Yeah, we got our problems / And we think we'll never solve 'em." This vulnerability makes the subsequent message all the more impactful, as it then urges us not to let these problems "steal your joy now" or "believe all the noise now," a clear reference to the cacophony of fear and doubt that can overwhelm our minds and distract from God’s truth. Even in moments of feeling lost or "sinking," the song reminds us that "we don't really know the ending," implying a divine narrative unfolding beyond our sight. It beautifully transforms suffering into purpose, stating, "There's a reason for the scars / They make us who we are / Light breaking through the dark," aligning with the truth that God uses all things, even our pain, to refine us and reveal His light, a sentiment echoed in Romans 5:3-5, where affliction is shown to produce endurance, character, and hope.
The pre-chorus is a pivotal moment, directly quoting and affirming the promise of Romans 8:28: "If you believe He's working all things / Together for a reason." This powerful statement anchors the song in the certainty of God's sovereign plan, offering comfort that even when "life gets so hard, nothing comes easy," and it "feels like it's breaking your heart," there is an intelligent, loving design behind it all. This isn't a call to ignore pain, but to face it with the assurance that God is actively redeeming every circumstance. The chorus then expands on this hope, challenging us not to "miss the blessings you got today," because "every breath that's in your lungs / Is a promise that God's not done." This powerful imagery connects our very existence to God’s ongoing faithfulness and purpose for us, reminding us, as Lamentations 3:22-23 does, that His mercies are new every morning. Furthermore, the declaration that "you don't have to be afraid / 'Cause He's in control and He won't let go" offers immense security, drawing on promises like Isaiah 41:10, where God pledges to strengthen, help, and uphold us. The lyrics then translate this divine control into personal action and outcome: "So when you get down on your knees / You're gonna rise up in victory," encouraging prayer and surrender as pathways to spiritual triumph.
Verse 2 reassures us that even "when we get caught up in the middle / And life is feeling like a riddle," God is meticulously at work "in the details." This speaks to His omnipresence and omnipotence, assuring us that no situation is too complex or obscure for His divine intervention, a truth supported by Psalm 139, which details God's intricate knowledge of every aspect of our lives. The bridge delivers another stark, yet liberating, truth by stating, "Can't add a day / You can't add a single moment," directly echoing Jesus' question in Matthew 6:27 about the futility of worry. This serves as a powerful reminder of our human limitations and invites us to "Give everything / Back to the God who owns it." This act of surrender is not a sign of weakness but of profound wisdom, recognizing God’s ultimate authority and care, just as 1 Peter 5:7 instructs us to "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." The song’s outro, with its affirmative declaration, "(We choose joy, we choose hope, we choose faith)," encapsulates the entire message: worry is a choice, but so are the spiritual virtues that liberate us from its grip. It's a proactive decision to live by faith rather than fear, embodying the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. "Worry" is more than just a song; it's a spiritual lifeline, a melodic sermon that guides us back to the peace found only in trusting the One who holds all things together.