Steffany Gretzinger - Letting Go Lyrics
Lyrics
You've brought me to the end of myself
And this has been the longest road
Just when my hallelujah was tired
You gave me a new song
I'm letting go
I'm letting go
I'm letting go
Falling into you
I confess I still get scared sometimes
But perfect love comes rushing in
And all the lies that screaming inside
Go silent the moment you begin
I'm letting go
I'm letting go
I'm letting go
Falling into you
You remind me
Of things forgotten
You unwind me
Until I'm totally undone
And with your arms around me
Fears was no match for Your love
Now You 've won me
I'm letting go
I'm letting go
I'm letting go
Falling into you
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Meaning & Inspiration
Steffany Gretzinger's "Letting Go," released as part of her 2014 album *The Undoing*, is a profound expression of surrender and trust in a divine presence. The song navigates the often-arduous journey of personal transformation, where the singer finds herself at the end of her own strength and understanding. It speaks to those moments when our own efforts feel exhausted, when the wellspring of our praise seems dry, only to discover a renewed hope and a fresh song emerging from an unexpected source. This is not a release born from ease, but from a deep wrestling with limitations and fears, ultimately leading to a profound release.
The core message of "Letting Go" is a powerful invitation to relinquish control and fall into a perfect, unwavering love. Gretzinger articulates a relatable struggle with lingering fear, a common human experience even for those deeply rooted in faith. Yet, the song powerfully contrasts this fear with the overwhelming presence of perfect love, which silences inner turmoil and doubt. This concept resonates deeply with the scriptural truth found in 1 John 4:18, which states, "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." The lyrics capture this very transition, where the overwhelming power of divine love transforms inner chaos into stillness. The repeated affirmation, "I'm letting go, falling into you," becomes a mantra of conscious decision to place one's reliance entirely on God, mirroring the posture of faith described in 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."
Further enriching the song's narrative is the idea that this divine presence serves as a reminder of forgotten truths and an agent of gentle recalibration. The imagery of being “unwound” until “totally undone” speaks to a process of spiritual stripping away, a dismantling of the old self to reveal a truer identity found in God's embrace. This is beautifully illustrated by Jesus' words in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." The song suggests that this "undone" state is not one of destruction, but of liberation, where the protective power of God's love renders fears powerless. It’s a testament to the ultimate victory of divine affection, a concept echoed in Romans 8:37, which proclaims, "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." "Letting Go" is, therefore, more than a song; it's a theological journey set to music, encouraging listeners to embrace vulnerability and discover the profound freedom that comes from a complete surrender to God's redemptive love.