Kari Jobe - Everyone Needs a Little Lyrics
Lyrics
Come all ye weary and ye broken
Come to the table of the Lord
Come sing the song of the forgiven
Come lay your burden on the word
Come and find peace
Everyone needs a little rest
Everyone needs a little joy
And a song to sing in the darkest night
And life even when it gets you down
Hope will turn it all around
But love is the greatest of these
Everyone needs a little
Sing all ye saints and ye sinners
Call upon the mercy of the Lord
Come sing the song of redemption
Sing about the hope that is to come
Come and find peace
Everyone needs a little rest
Everyone needs a little joy
And a song to sing in the darkest night
And life even when it gets you down
Hope will turn it all around
But love is the greatest of these
Everyone needs a little
He will lift you up
He will lift you up higher than sorrow
He will lift you up
And cover your soul with healing
Come and find peace
Everyone needs a little rest
Everyone needs a little joy
And a song to sing in the darkest night
And life even when it gets you down
Hope will turn it all around
But love is the greatest of these
Everyone needs a little
Peace
Everyone needs a little rest
Everyone needs a little joy
And a song to sing in the darkest night
And life even when it gets you down
Hope will turn it all around
But love is the greatest of these
Everyone needs a little
Everyone needs a little
Everyone needs a little
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Everyone Needs a Little | Kari Jobe
Meaning & Inspiration
Kari Jobe’s 2010 release, *Kari Jobe*, features a profoundly accessible anthem, “Everyone Needs a Little.” This song emerges not just as a musical offering but as a warm invitation, drawing listeners toward a divine source of solace and strength. Its central message is beautifully simple yet deeply resonant: in the midst of life's inevitable trials and weariness, there is a profound and universal need for rest, joy, and a guiding light through darkness. Jobe articulates this fundamental human yearning, framing it within a distinctly Christian context that points toward God as the ultimate provider of these necessities.
The lyrical tapestry of “Everyone Needs a Little” weaves together themes of brokenness, burden, and the promise of redemption. The opening lines, "Come all ye weary and ye broken," echo the heart of Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” This direct appeal to those suffering underscores the song’s empathetic nature. It acknowledges the weight of life's struggles and presents the "table of the Lord" not just as a sacred place but as a sanctuary where burdens can be laid down. The emphasis on singing "the song of the forgiven" and finding "peace" highlights the transformative power of God's grace, which liberates individuals from their past and offers them a new identity in Christ, aligning with the sentiment expressed in Romans 8:1, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
As the song progresses, it elaborates on what this "little" is that everyone needs. It’s not a superficial comfort but a deep-seated rest, a genuine joy that transcends circumstances, and crucially, "a song to sing in the darkest night." This imagery powerfully evokes the resilience found in faith, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. When life’s challenges threaten to overwhelm, the song posits that hope, rooted in God, has the capacity to "turn it all around." This is further bolstered by the explicit declaration that "love is the greatest of these," a direct reference to 1 Corinthians 13:13, underscoring the paramount importance of God's unfailing love as the foundation of all true solace. The repeated affirmation, "He will lift you up," is a direct echo of Psalm 40:2, which speaks of God lifting us out of the pit, and Psalm 18:33, "He makes my feet like the feet of the deer; he sets me secure on the heights." This promise of divine uplift and healing for the soul is a powerful testament to the restorative power available through faith. The song’s structure, with its recurring chorus, reinforces the enduring truth of these promises, making "Everyone Needs a Little" a comforting and inspiring reminder of God's constant provision for His people.