Tamela Mann - Change Me Lyrics
Lyrics
Change me oh God
Make me more like you
Change me oh God
Wash me through and through
Create in me a clean heart
So that I may worship you
Change me oh God
Make me more like you
Change me oh God
Wash me through and through
Just create in me a clean heart
So that I may worship you
I need you to
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A wonderful change has come over me
A wonderful change has come over me
A wonderful change has come over me
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Tamela Mann - Change Me
Meaning & Inspiration
Tamela Mann's powerful anthem "Change Me," released on her 2016 album *One Way*, is a profound declaration of surrender and a fervent plea for spiritual transformation. This song isn't merely a collection of melodies; it's a deeply resonant prayer, echoing the timeless human desire to align oneself more closely with the divine. At its core, "Change Me" articulates a yearning to be remade, to shed the old self and embrace a likeness to God, a sentiment deeply rooted in biblical teachings. The repeated, earnest cry, "Change me oh God, make me more like you," is a direct echo of the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:2, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." This transformation isn't an external polish but an internal recalibration, a washing "through and through" as the lyrics express, mirroring the cleansing imagery found in Psalm 51:7, "Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow."
The request for a "clean heart" is central to the song's message, directly referencing the prayer in Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." This purity of heart is presented not as an achievement, but as a divine creation, a gift that enables true worship. The repeated, almost insistent, affirmation of needing this change underscores the magnitude of the request; it’s a recognition that personal effort alone is insufficient. This aligns with the understanding that spiritual growth is a work of God's grace, as Philippians 2:13 states, "for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure." The song builds from this humble plea to a celebratory declaration: "A wonderful change has come over me." This culmination signifies the joy and peace that accompany surrender and divine intervention, reflecting the transformative power of God’s presence and the fulfillment found in surrendering one's will to His. It’s a testament to the beautiful paradox of finding freedom in yielding, a journey from the quiet desperation of needing change to the exultant realization of that change, a testament to the life-altering power of God’s touch.