Steffany Gretzinger - Sails Lyrics
Released: 26 Sep 2018
Lyrics
Verse 1: Pat Barrett
Falling is easy, but staying in love is hard
Hard to be honest and keep our heart open
To be who we truly are
Without the excuses, without the facade
There's no pretending
Here in Your love
Chorus: Pat Barrett
Oh, Lord set me... free
Oh, Lord set me... free
Verse 2: Steffany Gretzinger & Pat Barrett
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
You're lifting the veil
Chorus: Pat Barrett, Steffany Gretzinger & Amanda Cook
Oh, Lord set me... free
Oh, Lord set me... free
Oh, Lord set me... free (set me free)
Oh, Lord set me... free (set me free)
Interlude
Bridge: Pat Barrett, Steffany Gretzinger & Amanda Cook
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
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
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, oh, here You are
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
Released in 2018 as a single, "Sails" featuring Steffany Gretzinger and Amanda Lindsey Cook, is a poignant worship anthem that dives deep into the human struggle for authenticity within divine love. The song's narrative begins with a stark admission of the difficulty in maintaining genuine connection, both in personal relationships and in one's walk with God. Verse one, sung by Pat Barrett, articulates the weariness of maintaining a façade, the challenge of consistent honesty, and the vulnerability required to truly be oneself before God. This resonates with the biblical call to shed pretense, as Paul urges in 1 Peter 2:1, "Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind." The song acknowledges that true freedom begins when the masks come off.
The chorus, a powerful plea repeated by Barrett, Gretzinger, and Cook, is a simple yet profound cry for liberation: "Oh, Lord set me free." This central theme echoes the universal yearning for deliverance from internal bondage—whether it be fear, insecurity, past mistakes, or the weight of perceived inadequacy. Jesus Himself declared in John 8:36, "So if the Son sets you free, you are free indeed," highlighting that true freedom is found in Christ. The subsequent verse offers a shift in perspective, with Gretzinger and Barrett recognizing the steadfast presence of God. They confess a previous misconception of God's love as conditional or absent, only to realize its unwavering constancy. This realization is a testament to God's faithfulness, a concept frequently emphasized in Scripture, as seen in Lamentations 3:22-23: "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." The song beautifully captures the moment when spiritual eyes are opened, and the veil of misunderstanding is lifted, revealing God's patient and persistent love.
The bridge of "Sails" is particularly evocative, with the repeated declaration, "I let out the sails of my heart." This imagery paints a picture of surrender and openness, of allowing one's innermost being to be guided by the divine. It speaks to a willingness to be propelled by God's spirit, to navigate life's journey under His direction. This act of "letting out the sails" is akin to the psalmist's trust in God's guidance, as in Psalm 23:1-3, which speaks of the Lord as a shepherd leading His flock through verdant pastures and beside tranquil waters. The simultaneous acknowledgment, "Here I am, here You are," signifies a profound communion and a mutual presence, a divine partnership where one’s own being is aligned with God's. The repetition of this phrase underscores the transformative power of such intimate encounter, suggesting that in surrendering to God's will, we find our true selves and experience His unceasing presence. The song, therefore, unfolds as a journey from the struggle of inauthenticity to the liberating experience of God's steadfast love and the courageous act of surrendering one's heart to His divine direction.