Hollyn - Steady Me Lyrics
Lyrics
Got all these emotions, don't know how to feel
Sometimes it's like I'm living on a ferris wheel
Torn between the fiction and what is real
Oh, Oh
I hear you whisper to me to give you all control
Some days it's harder for me just to let it go
I just need to step out and step into your flow
Oh, Oh
No matter what the pressure, pressure
You will always be the answer, answer
Only you know how to steady me
Ready my heart for everything that's coming my way
Help me trust that you're ahead of me
Going before my feet with every step I take
Only you can calm a storm
And only you can restore me when I'm worn
You steady me, only you can steady me, steady me, me
Everybody wants to tell me what I need to do
The only one I need to be listening to is you
So I'ma take your hand and I'ma let you lead me through
Oh
No matter what the pressure, pressure
You will always be the answer, answer
Only you know how to steady me
Ready my heart for everything that's coming my way
Help me trust that you're ahead of me
Going before my feet with every step I take
Only you can calm a storm
And only you can restore me when I'm worn
You steady me only you can steady me, steady me, me
My energy gone too
I'm feeling like I'm through
These problems weighing me down
So I'm trusting all in you
I'm serving you until the death of me
Even if my light gets dim I know he's there for me
I just put this in your hands and it's finished, oh
And you never let me down, so I know we winning, oh
And only you can keep me calm
Only you can see me through
Only you can set me free
Cause
Only you know how to steady me
Ready my heart for everything that's coming my way
Help me trust that you're ahead of me
Going before my feet with every step I take
Only you can calm a storm
And only you can restore me when I'm worn
You steady me, only you can steady me, steady me, me
Only you can steady me, steady me.
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Hollyn - Steady Me (Feat. Aaron Cole) [Official Audio]
Meaning & Inspiration
Hollyn's "Steady Me," released as part of her self-titled EP in 2015, is a powerful anthem of surrender and unwavering trust in a higher power amidst life's inevitable turbulence. The song opens with a vivid depiction of emotional disarray, likening the singer's state to being on a "ferris wheel," tossed between illusions and reality, a sentiment many can relate to when navigating the complexities of existence. This initial vulnerability sets the stage for the core message: the profound need for an external force to provide stability and guidance. The lyrics articulate a struggle to relinquish control, acknowledging that while the desire to hold on is strong, a deeper wisdom whispers a call to surrender. This concept of yielding is central, portraying it not as weakness, but as a courageous step into a divine flow, trusting that a benevolent presence is leading the way.
The song's narrative consistently points to this guiding entity as the ultimate "answer" to the "pressure" of life. This is where the profound theological underpinnings of "Steady Me" come to the fore. The repeated declaration, "Only you know how to steady me," is a clear acknowledgment of God's unique capacity to bring peace and preparedness to the soul. The lyrics resonate deeply with scriptural promises of God's presence and provision. For instance, the idea of being "ready my heart for everything that's coming my way" echoes the sentiment found in Philippians 4:6-7, which states, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." The prayer for trust, knowing God is "ahead of me" and "going before my feet with every step I take," directly mirrors verses like Deuteronomy 31:8, where God assures Moses, "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be discouraged or terrified." This deep-seated conviction that God can "calm a storm" and "restore me when I'm worn" is a testament to the divine power of healing and renewal, as articulated in Psalm 23:3, "He refreshes my soul."
Furthermore, Hollyn’s expression of needing to listen only to this divine voice, pushing past the noise of external opinions, aligns with the scriptural emphasis on discerning God's will above all else. The verse, "So I'ma take your hand and I'ma let you lead me through," is a powerful image of discipleship, of actively choosing to follow the path illuminated by faith. The latter part of the song, with its acknowledgment of depleted energy and being weighed down by problems, candidly expresses the human experience of weariness. Yet, even in this state, the singer finds solace and strength in complete reliance, stating, "So I'm trusting all in you." This unwavering faith, even in the face of adversity, is reminiscent of the steadfastness praised throughout scripture, such as in Isaiah 40:31: "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." The commitment to serve until the end, and the assurance that God is present even when one's own light dims, speaks to a profound and enduring relationship built on the promise of His unfailing faithfulness, a core tenet exemplified by God's promise in Hebrews 13:5, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Ultimately, "Steady Me" is an inspiring musical testament to the transformative power of faith, offering a message of hope and resilience to anyone seeking a firm foundation in a fluctuating world.