Lyrics
Verse 1
Lord Jesus, take this heart of stone
It’s weighing me down
I want to fly
Lord Jesus, You’re my only hope
When this soul is tired and these bones are weak
You are the strength I need
You are the strength I need
Pre-Chorus
You take me, take me higher
Nothing can hold me down
You sweep me off of my feet
Now I’m flying, I’m flying
Verse 2
Lord Jesus, take my parachute
There’s no way I’ll fall, the sky is the limit
I’m going to fly with You
Chorus
Fly
You give me wings to fly
Higher
I feel my faith arise
Fly
You bring my dreams to life
Higher
Yes, I was born to fly
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
This song is a prayer that moves from weariness to release. It begins by asking Jesus to "take this heart of stone" that is weighing the singer down, and it names Him as the only hope when the soul is tired and the bones are weak.
The chorus changes the mood with the image of flight. Lines such as "You give me wings to fly" and "I feel my faith arise" present lift and freedom as something given by Christ, not achieved alone. A middle verse pushes the picture further by surrendering the parachute and trusting that there is no way to fall.
The opening plea resembles the promise in Ezekiel 36 about a hardened heart being replaced, and the wings imagery brings Isaiah 40:31 to mind. The lyrics stay personal and aspirational, centered on dependence on Jesus for strength and renewed dreams.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 40:31 Those who wait on the Lord are said to mount up with wings like eagles.
- Ezekiel 36:26 God promises to replace a heart of stone with a heart of flesh.