Lakewood Church - Come To Me Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
When it feels like the battle
Couldn't end in victory
And the chaos and confusion
Is all that you can see
Pre-Chorus
There's a voice that calls out
Louder than the noise
A whisper in the madness
Hear the Father's voice saying
Chorus
Come to me
I know the burden's heavy
You can lay it at my feet
Come to me
When your heart is just too weary
I will be your strength
(Just come to me)
Verse 2
Does it feel like the valley
Is the place that you call home
And the story you're believing
Is you're stuck there all alone
Pre-Chorus
There's a voice that calls out
In the darkest night
I will be your rescue
I've already won that fight
Bridge
The door is always open
Seek and you will find
Step into this freedom
Come run into this light
You were never hopeless
You were always mine
Step into this freedom
Come run into this light
Video
Come to Me | Lakewood Music (feat. Patrick Mayberry)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on September 23, 2022, as part of Lakewood Church's album "Shout!", "Come To Me" is a profound musical invitation that resonates with the deep yearning for solace and strength found in faith. The song’s narrative artfully addresses the human experience of overwhelming challenges, painting a vivid picture of moments when victory seems impossible and confusion reigns supreme. It acknowledges the heavy burdens we carry and the weariness that can settle deep within our spirits, especially when we feel isolated and lost in the midst of our struggles, like being trapped in a perpetual valley. However, "Come To Me" doesn't dwell in despair; instead, it pivots to a powerful declaration of divine presence and unwavering support. The core message, powerfully echoed in the repetitive, gentle command to "Come to me," is a direct reflection of God's merciful invitation throughout Scripture. This isn't just a suggestion; it's a lifeline, a promise that our burdens, no matter how weighty, can be laid at His feet, mirroring the Psalmist's assurance in Psalm 55:22: "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you." The song also speaks to the internal battle, the "whisper in the madness," which is God's enduring voice calling out, even amidst the loudest internal or external turmoil. This echoes Isaiah 41:10, which reassures us, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The pre-chorus, with its emphasis on a voice louder than the noise and a rescue in the darkest night, directly points to Christ as our rescuer who has already secured victory, as declared in John 16:33: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." The bridge further amplifies this message of hope, presenting an open door and a call to seek, find, and step into freedom and light. This resonates with Jesus' own words in Matthew 7:7-8: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." The poignant declaration, "You were never hopeless, you were always mine," is a profound affirmation of God's eternal love and ownership, a truth found in Jeremiah 31:3: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you to myself with unfailing kindness." "Come To Me" is more than just a song; it’s a theological declaration of God’s relentless pursuit of His people, offering them a refuge, strength, and the ultimate freedom found in His presence, reminding us that we are never truly alone.