Carrie Underwood - Jesus take the Wheel Lyrics
Lyrics
She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati
On a snow white Christmas Eve
Going home to see her Mama and her Daddy with the baby in the backseat
Fifty miles to go and she was running low on faith and gasoline
It'd been a long hard year
She had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attention
She was going way too fast
Before she knew it she was spinning on a thin black sheet of glass
She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She didn't even have time to cry
She was so scared
She threw her hands up in the air
Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel
It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder
And the car came to a stop
She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat sleeping like a rock
And for the first time in a long time
She bowed her head to pray
She said I'm sorry for the way
I've been living my life
I know I've got to change
So from now on tonight
Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
Oh, Jesus take the wheel
Oh, I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
From this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel
Oh, take it, take it from me.
Oh, wow, ohhhhh.
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Carrie Underwood - Jesus, Take The Wheel (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Carrie Underwood's "Jesus, Take the Wheel," officially released on March 9, 2010, stands as a profound narrative of surrender and divine intervention, deeply resonating with listeners who have experienced moments of overwhelming struggle and sought solace in faith. The song chronicles a woman driving through a blizzard, feeling completely lost and out of control, both literally on the icy roads and metaphorically in her life. Her desperate plea, “Jesus, take the wheel,” is not merely a turn of phrase but a raw, authentic expression of recognizing her own limitations and relinquishing her grip on a situation she cannot manage. This act of surrender mirrors the biblical call to cast our anxieties on God, as Peter so eloquently penned in 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” The woman’s realization that she is incapable of navigating the storm, both external and internal, leads her to a pivotal moment of handing over the reins, a powerful metaphor for trusting in a higher power. The subsequent stillness and peace she experiences as the car continues to move safely, despite her lack of control, embodies the peace that surpasses all understanding, as described in Philippians 4:7. This peace isn't a result of her own strength or cleverness, but a direct consequence of her submission to God's guidance, echoing Jesus' own words in Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” The song illustrates the transformative power of acknowledging one's dependence on God, moving beyond self-reliance to divine reliance. It speaks to the truth that when we are weakest, we are often strongest in Him, as Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 12:10: “For when I am weak, I am strong.” The narrative effectively captures the essence of faith as an active trust, not in our own abilities, but in the unfailing presence and guidance of Christ.