Kim Walker-Smith - Make Room Lyrics
Lyrics
Here is where I lay it down
Every burden, every crown
This is my surrender
This is my surrender
Here is where I lay it down
Every lie and every doubt
This is my surrender
And I will make room for You
To do whatever You want to
To do whatever You want to
And I will make room for You
To do whatever You want to
To do whatever You want to
Shake up the ground of all my tradition
Break down the walls of all my religion
Your way is better
Your way is better
Video
Kim Walker-Smith – Make Room (Official Live Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Kim Walker-Smith’s "Make Room," released on November 19, 2021, as part of her album *Revival Nights (Pt. 2)*, delivers a powerful and urgent invitation to radical surrender. This song is more than just a melody; it’s a direct appeal for a deeper, unhindered relationship with the Divine, compelling us to clear out the spiritual clutter that often prevents true transformation. It speaks to the core of the human struggle with control and the profound freedom found in letting go, articulating a prayer many believers yearn to voice but find difficult to express fully.
The song begins with a foundational act of submission, declaring, "Here is where I lay it down / Every burden, every crown." This opening statement immediately establishes a theme of relinquishment, acknowledging that burdens—the anxieties, worries, and heavy responsibilities we carry—must be placed at God's feet. As 1 Peter 5:7 encourages us to "cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you," Walker-Smith’s lyrics resonate with the comfort of releasing what weighs us down. Simultaneously, the mention of "every crown" points to the surrender of our own authority, our achievements, our perceived control, and even our pride. It’s a humbling echo of the elders in Revelation 4:10 who cast their crowns before the throne, recognizing ultimate sovereignty belongs to God alone, aligning with Philippians 2:5-8 where Christ himself humbled himself. This dual surrender of both affliction and self-exaltation sets the stage for a profound spiritual exchange.
Building on this foundational surrender, the song extends the act of laying down to include "Every lie and every doubt." This addresses the internal battles that often cripple faith. "Every lie" can represent the deceptions we believe about ourselves, about God, or about our circumstances, lies that often originate from the enemy (John 8:44) or our own flawed perceptions (Romans 1:25). Releasing these lies is crucial for walking in truth. Similarly, "every doubt" speaks to the wavering faith and unbelief that hinder a full experience of God’s goodness and power. James 1:6-7 warns that one who doubts is "like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind," and will not receive from the Lord. By laying down both lies and doubt, the song calls for a cleansing of the inner landscape, preparing the heart to fully receive what God intends.
The chorus then becomes an active declaration: "And I will make room for You / To do whatever You want to." This isn't merely passive surrender; it's an intentional act of creating space. It signifies a profound willingness to allow God's Spirit to occupy, transform, and direct every facet of one's life. "Making room" means inviting the Holy Spirit to fill us, as Ephesians 5:18 instructs us to "be filled with the Spirit," and allowing the Word of Christ to dwell richly within us (Colossians 3:16). The commitment to "do whatever You want to" exemplifies a trust that transcends personal desires, aligning with Proverbs 3:5-6 to "trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." It mirrors Christ's prayer in Gethsemane, "not my will, but yours be done" (Luke 22:42), signifying a complete yielding to divine purpose.
The song reaches its climax in the bridge, where Walker-Smith calls for a radical upheaval: "Shake up the ground of all my tradition / Break down the walls of all my religion." This is perhaps the most challenging and transformative part of the message. It addresses the danger of spiritual stagnation and human-made constructs that can replace genuine relationship. "Tradition" here might refer to comfortable, inherited practices or rigid rituals that, while perhaps well-intentioned, can inadvertently hinder the Spirit’s fresh movement, much as Jesus cautioned against traditions that nullified God’s word (Mark 7:8-13; Colossians 2:8). Similarly, "religion" in this context refers not to true devotion, but to a rigid, external adherence that lacks inner life and transformation, as Isaiah 29:13 critiques those who honor God with their lips but whose hearts are far from him. This bold prayer asks God to dismantle anything that stands between His pure will and our lives, pushing past mere religiosity into authentic encounter. The concluding declaration, "Your way is better," serves as the ultimate affirmation, echoing Isaiah 55:8-9 that God’s thoughts and ways are infinitely higher and more perfect than our own. It’s a powerful statement of faith, trusting that God’s path, however disruptive it may seem to our established patterns, always leads to life and freedom, just as Psalm 119:105 reminds us that His word is a lamp to our feet.
"Make Room" is a profound and inspiring song that calls believers beyond superficial faith into a dynamic, Spirit-led existence. It’s a compelling invitation to continuous surrender, an active clearing of space for God to move freely, and a brave prayer for the dismantling of anything that prevents His sovereign will from being fully realized in our lives. This song serves as a powerful anthem for personal revival, encouraging an unreserved trust in the transformative power of God’s presence when we truly make room for Him.