CeCe Winans - Slippin' Lyrics
Lyrics
There you go again
slippin
Doin the things you said you'd never do again
You hear me callin your name,
you're hiding
But I know just where you are
So close but yet so far
Turn around and see the miles youve come
Do you really wanna go back
Just to start again
Oh my friend
I can't bear to see you go out that way
Don't make the mistake of letting go
Don't be afraid I'm here
Hold on to me your slippin
Pretending everything is okay
In the front of the crowd-your smilin
But after everyone's gone, you're all along
You're not fine-you're slippin
Take off the mask with me
I see your heart, it's hurting
If you wanna stay with me, I need honesty
Don't play with me, You're slippin
Can't make it on your own, stop tryin
I've got the power to keep you from fallin
If I could just have the chance to show you
What real happiness is like
Together we'll win the fight
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Slippin'
Meaning & Inspiration
CeCe Winans' "Slippin'," released in 1998 as part of her album *Everlasting Love*, is a poignant and powerful anthem of unwavering support and divine grace. The song's core message addresses those moments when we find ourselves straying from the path, making choices we once vowed to abandon, and hiding from the truth of our struggles. Winans, with her characteristic warmth and conviction, sings directly to the individual lost in a moment of weakness, recognizing the internal conflict between outward appearances and inner turmoil. The opening lines immediately paint a picture of someone caught in a cycle, doing the very things they swore they wouldn't, and the recognition that this evasion won't last because a loving presence sees through the facade. This mirrors the biblical truth found in Hebrews 4:13, which states, "And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account." The song emphasizes that even when we try to hide, our Heavenly Father knows our exact location and the depth of our hearts.
The plea to "Turn around and see the miles you've come" is a gentle but firm reminder of the spiritual journey already undertaken. It’s an invitation to reflect on past victories and growth, rather than dwelling on the temptation to revert to old habits. The phrase, "Do you really wanna go back? Just to start again," speaks to the futility of repeating past mistakes. This resonates with the wisdom in Proverbs 14:14, which warns that "The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways, and a good man will have his fill of his." Winans’ encouragement, "Don't make the mistake of letting go," is a direct call to hold onto the faith and the relationship that anchors us. Her reassuring declaration, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. Hold on to me," echoes God's constant promise of presence and strength. This is powerfully illustrated in Isaiah 41:10: "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
The second verse delves into the pain of pretense, the act of "pretending everything is okay" while inwardly suffering. The imagery of smiling in front of a crowd, only to be "all alone" and "not fine" afterward, is a relatable depiction of spiritual exhaustion and the burden of carrying a hidden sorrow. Winans urges authenticity with the invitation to "take off the mask," a sentiment deeply aligned with the call for sincerity in our walk with God. She sees the hurting heart and recognizes that true connection requires honesty. This echoes the Psalmist's confession in Psalm 51:6, "Behold, you desire truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart." The plea, "If you wanna stay with me, I need honesty," is a direct parallel to God's desire for an unvarnished relationship with His children.
The ultimate message of "Slippin'" is one of redemption and the boundless power of divine assistance. Winans sings, "Can't make it on your own, stop tryin'," a humble admission of human limitation and an endorsement of surrendering to a greater power. The powerful assurance, "I've got the power to keep you from fallin'," points directly to the omnipotence of God. The desire to "show you what real happiness is like" is the very promise of abundant life offered by Christ. The triumphant conclusion, "Together we'll win the fight," speaks to the victory we find when we lean on God, echoing passages like 1 John 4:4: "Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." "Slippin'" is more than just a song; it's a spiritual lifeline, a reminder that even in our weakest moments, there is a steadfast love ready to lift us up and guide us back to solid ground.