Jamie Grace - Just Be Lyrics
Lyrics
settle down anxious soul
and learn to let go
even if it’s too hard to believe
learn to let go and just be
settle down weary heart
you’ve been down this road before
you worry yourself until you can’t breathe
learn to let go and just be
chorus
in the moment
in the chaos
and nothing else matters
just be
in the quiet
in the chaos
whatever happens
just be
just be…
settle down hurried mind
you’ve only got so much time
don’t waste all your currency on all your worries
learn to let go and just be / just let go and be
verse one
settle down anxious soul
and learn to let go
even if it’s too hard to believe
learn to let go and just be
settle down weary heart
you’ve been down this road before
you worry yourself until you can’t breathe
learn to let go and just be
chorus
in the moment
in the chaos
and nothing else matters
just be
in the quiet
in the chaos
whatever happens
just be
just be…
settle down hurried mind
you’ve only got so much time
don’t waste all your currency on all your worries
learn to let go and just be / just let go and be
Video
Just Be - Jamie Grace (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on September 29, 2023, as part of her album "Dreamers," Jamie Grace's song "Just Be" emerges as a timely and tender anthem for a world often overwhelmed by anxiety and constant striving. The track immediately draws the spirit into a much-needed conversation about rest and surrender, a message deeply embedded in Christian understanding. Grace, known for her candid storytelling and authentic faith, crafts a narrative that feels profoundly personal yet universally relatable, speaking directly to the inner turmoil many experience when faced with life's unrelenting demands. It's a gentle, yet firm, whisper to the soul, encouraging a conscious choice to step back from the brink of worry and simply exist in the present moment, trusting in a greater power.
The song's core message is a profound invitation to stillness and trust, a divine counterpoint to the hurried pace of modern existence. The opening lines, "settle down anxious soul, and learn to let go," set the stage for a spiritual journey inward. This immediate call to quiet the internal clamor echoes the biblical wisdom found in Philippians 4:6-7, which admonishes against anxiety and encourages prayer, promising the peace of God that transcends all understanding to guard our hearts and minds. Grace understands that letting go is often "too hard to believe," yet she persistently guides the listener towards that very liberation. The repeated refrain, "learn to let go and just be," isn't merely a suggestion; it's a spiritual discipline, a reorientation of our focus from our own limited control to God’s boundless sovereignty.
As the narrative unfolds, the song addresses the "weary heart" that has traveled down this path of worry countless times before, acknowledging the exhausting cycle that leaves one gasping for air. This poignant imagery reflects the weight of burdens that Scripture often speaks of, and the gracious invitation of Jesus in Matthew 11:28-30 to "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Grace reminds us that this deep weariness often stems from a mind that "worries itself until you can’t breathe," squandering our spiritual and emotional "currency on all your worries." This vivid depiction of wasted energy aligns with Christ's teaching in Matthew 6:27, asking who among us can add a single hour to our life by worrying, and the profound wisdom of Matthew 6:34 to not worry about tomorrow, for each day has enough trouble of its own.
The chorus serves as the song’s anchoring truth, a powerful declaration that regardless of external circumstances—whether "in the moment," "in the chaos," or "in the quiet"—the ultimate truth is to "just be." This is not a passive resignation but an active decision to inhabit the present, releasing the need to control or predict the future. It’s a profound echo of Psalm 46:10, which instructs us to "Be still, and know that I am God," finding our stability and peace in His unwavering presence even amidst the world’s tumultuous shifts. The powerful simplicity of "whatever happens, just be" reinforces a reliance on divine providence and a deep trust that God is at work even when we cannot perceive the path forward. This steadfast peace, promised in Isaiah 26:3 to those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in the Lord, is the ultimate reward of learning to "just be."
Ultimately, "Just Be" is more than a song; it's a spiritual exercise in trust and surrender, a melodic sermon inviting us to pause, breathe, and remember who holds our future. Jamie Grace has crafted a profound testament to the liberating power of releasing our grip on control and leaning into God's sustaining grace. It’s an empowering call to embrace present reality with faith, finding perfect peace not in the absence of chaos, but in the unwavering presence of God within it. This song is a balm for the anxious spirit, a profound reminder that our greatest strength often lies in simply being, rooted in Him.