Kierra Sheard - One Step at a Time Lyrics
Lyrics
You're my vibe, You're my vibe
Love it when we're side by side
Moving up 'cause You're my sky
No rush
One step at a time
One step at a time
One step at a time
One step at a time
Take me back
I wanna feel the way I felt
When I was finding You myself
You knew where I was at
I needed answers, had no clue
But I would find myself in You
While I was sitting up in my room
It became so clear to me
What You give is all I need
In You I move
You're my vibe, You're my vibe
Love it when we're side by side
Moving up 'cause You're my sky
No rush
One step at a time
One step at a time
One step at a time
One step at a time
Never over night
I know I gotta put in the time
The way You make me feel I don't mind
I'm building this to last
Strong foundation, You're my rock
You make up for what I'm not
While I was sitting up in my room
You became so clear to me
What You give is all I need
In You I move
You're my vibe, You're my vibe
Love it when we're side by side
Moving up 'cause You're my sky
No rush
One step at a time
One step at a time
One step at a time
One step at a time
Whenever I'm with You my world's slow spinning
Whatever I go through with You, I'm winning
Nothing can come, come between us
We'll be together till the end
Whenever I'm with You my world's slow spinning
Whatever I go through with You, I'm winning
Nothing can come, come between us
We'll be together till the end
You're my vibe, You're my vibe
Love it when we're side by side
Moving up 'cause You're my sky
No rush
One step at a time
One step at a time
One step at a time
One step at a time
You're my vibe, You're my vibe
Love it when we're side by side
Moving up 'cause You're my sky
No rush
One step at a time (You, my world's slow spinning)
One step at a time (You, with You I'm winning)
Nothing can come, come between us
One step at a time
One step at a time
One step at a time
Yeah, yeah
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Kierra Sheard - One Step at a Time (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Kierra Sheard's "One Step at a Time," released on March 3, 2023, as part of her album *All Yours*, offers a profound reflection on the intimacy and incremental nature of a walk with God. From its very first lines, the song establishes a deeply personal connection, framing the Divine as a cherished companion and the ultimate source of direction. The repeated affirmation, "You're my vibe, You're my vibe / Love it when we're side by side / Moving up 'cause You're my sky / No rush," paints a vivid picture of God as not just a distant deity, but the very essence of one's joy and inspiration, guiding gently upward without the pressure of instant perfection. This echoes the sentiment of Psalm 16:11, where God’s presence brings fullness of joy, and Psalm 23:4, where His companionship removes fear even in the darkest valleys, emphasizing a journey marked by patient guidance rather than hurried demands.
The central mantra of "One step at a time" beautifully encapsulates the essence of spiritual growth. It's a powerful reminder that our faith journey is not a sprint, but a steady progression, an intentional yielding to divine leading. This resonates deeply with the biblical principle of walking by faith, not by sight, as articulated in 2 Corinthians 5:7, and the understanding that God illuminates our path incrementally, like a lamp to our feet, as described in Psalm 119:105. It speaks to the wisdom of embracing the present moment with God, trusting Him with each successive step without needing to see the entire road ahead, much like the Israelites receiving daily manna in the wilderness, learning to depend on God for their immediate needs.
The lyrics delve into a poignant reflection on the initial discovery of faith, a moment of yearning and eventual clarity: "Take me back / I wanna feel the way I felt / When I was finding You myself / You knew where I was at / I needed answers, had no clue / But I would find myself in You." This passage speaks to the universal experience of seeking meaning and purpose, and discovering that true identity is inextricably linked to knowing God. It’s a testament to God’s unwavering presence even before our conscious recognition, fulfilling Jeremiah 29:13, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." The powerful realization, "While I was sitting up in my room / It became so clear to me / What You give is all I need / In You I move," directly mirrors the profound truth found in Acts 17:28, that "in Him we live and move and have our being." This isn't merely a philosophical statement but a lived reality of complete dependence and sufficiency found solely in the Divine.
Kierra Sheard further unpacks the diligent work involved in maintaining and strengthening this divine relationship, acknowledging that "Never over night / I know I gotta put in the time." Yet, this effort is joyfully undertaken because of the deep satisfaction found in God's presence, leading to the resolve, "I'm building this to last / Strong foundation, You're my rock / You make up for what I'm not." This powerfully invokes the imagery of building one's house upon the rock, as taught by Jesus in Matthew 7:24-27, ensuring resilience against life's storms. It also highlights the beautiful exchange of human weakness for divine strength, where God's grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in our inadequacy, as described in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. He truly completes us where we fall short, embodying the truth of Colossians 2:10 that in Christ, we "have been made complete."
The song culminates in an inspiring declaration of eternal commitment and unwavering victory: "Whenever I'm with You my world's slow spinning / Whatever I go through with You, I'm winning / Nothing can come, come between us / We'll be together till the end." These lines offer immense encouragement, portraying a faith that brings peace amidst chaos and guarantees triumph through every trial. This secure assurance reflects the apostle Paul’s confident declaration in Romans 8:37-39, that in all things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us, and neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. "One Step at a Time" is more than just a melody; it’s a spiritual roadmap, an anthem for the faith-filled journey, reassuring every believer that with God, every carefully placed step leads to enduring peace, steadfast purpose, and an unbreakable bond that lasts forever.