Pat Barrett - Sails - I Let Out Sails of My Heart - Set Me Free Lyrics
Lyrics
Falling is easy
But staying in love is hard
Hard to be honest
And keep your heart open
To be who we truly are
Without the excuses
Without the facade
There’s no pretending
Here in Your love
Chorus
Oh Lord, set me free
Oh Lord, set me free
I’m finally seeing
You were here all along
Your love wasn’t absent
No, it doesn’t come or go
The image I’ve had
Is starting to fail
You’re patient with me
Lifting the veil
Oh Lord, set me free
Oh Lord, set me free
Oh Lord, set me free
Oh Lord, set me free
I let out the sails of my heart
Here I am, here You are
I let out the sails of my heart
Here I am, here You are
Video
Pat Barrett - Sails (feat. Steffany Gretzinger & Amanda Lindsey Cook) (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Pat Barrett’s “Sails (I Let Out Sails of My Heart) – Set Me Free,” featuring Steffany Gretzinger and Amanda Lindsey Cook, released on September 26, 2018, is a profound exploration of spiritual freedom and surrender. The song delves into the human struggle of maintaining authenticity and an open heart within a relationship, acknowledging the difficulty of honesty and the tendency to hide behind facades and excuses. Barrett poignantly captures this internal conflict, recognizing that true intimacy, particularly with God, demands vulnerability and a shedding of pretense. The repeated cry, "Oh Lord, set me free," is not merely a plea for deliverance from external circumstances, but a deep yearning for liberation from the internal barriers that hinder genuine connection. This resonates powerfully with the biblical narrative of God’s desire to free us from the bondage of sin and self-deception, as seen in Galatians 5:1, which declares, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
The lyrical journey beautifully shifts towards a realization of God’s unwavering presence and consistent love. The lines, "I’m finally seeing / You were here all along / Your love wasn’t absent / No, it doesn’t come or go," speak to a dawning awareness of divine faithfulness that transcends our often-fluctuating emotions and perceptions. This mirrors the assurance found in Hebrews 13:5, where God promises, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." The song’s progression from recognizing personal limitations to embracing God’s patient love signifies a crucial turning point, as the "image I’ve had is starting to fail," making room for a clearer understanding of who God truly is. This lifting of the veil is an act of divine grace, unveiling truth and dispelling misconceptions. The song culminates in a powerful declaration of surrender: "I let out the sails of my heart / Here I am, here You are." This imagery is a profound metaphor for releasing control and allowing God to guide, much like a ship unfurling its sails to catch the wind. It’s an act of faith, trusting in God’s direction and purpose for one’s life, echoing the sentiment of Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." The song ultimately serves as an inspiring anthem for anyone seeking deeper freedom and a more profound communion with God, recognizing that true liberation is found in honest surrender and an open heart to His constant, unfailing love.