Peterson’s artistic successes may be surpassed by his skill in connecting people, embodied in the Rabbit Room online community (RabbitRoom.com), which gathers contributions from authors, songwriters, and pastors, encouraging creativity and referencing its ultimate source. The thread of community, also a theme of Counting Stars, imbues his beloved annual Christmas show, Behold The Lamb Of God, a long-running multi-artist tour based on Peterson’s original Christmas album of the same name. In all of these works, Peterson’s listeners can hear reminders that community, beauty, and hope all point back to the God “who gave music the power to carry his light into the darkness.” Andrew, his wife Jamie, and their three children make their home in Nashville.
Rest Easy
Andrew Peterson Lyrics
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I will always be with you
Even to the end
You don’t have to work so hard
You can rest easy
You don’t have to prove yourself
You’re already mine
I already love you
I hold it in mine
So you can rest easy
Do not be afraid
Nothing, nothing in the world
Can come between us now
You don’t have to work so hard
You can rest easy
You don’t have to prove yourself
You’re already mine
You don’t have to hide your heart
I already love you
I hold it in mine
So you can rest easy
You work so hard to wear yourself down
And you’re running like a rodeo clown
You’re smiling like you’re scared to death
You’re out of faith and all out of breath
You’re so afraid you’ve got nowhere left to go
Well, you are not alone
I will always be with you
You don’t have to work so hard
You can rest easy
You don’t have to prove yourself
You’re already mine
You don’t have to hide your heart
I already love you
I hold it in mine
You can rest easy
The “Rest Easy” song by Andrew Peterson has a simple message that is very relevant to everyone. The song assures us that we are not alone and that we do not have to work so hard to prove our worth. The song tells us that God loves us just the way we are and we do not have to hide our hearts from Him. He already knows us and accepts us just as we are. The song urges us to rest easy and surrender our struggles and fears to God.
The first verse of the song reassures us that no matter what we go through in life, we are not alone. God is always with us and will never leave us alone. This verse reminds us that even when we get to the end of our lives, God will still be with us. The song then goes on to remind us that we do not have to work so hard to prove ourselves to God because we are already His. We do not have to hide our hearts from Him because He loves us just as we are. The song urges us to rest easy and to trust God with all our worries and fears.
The second verse of the song encourages us not to be afraid because nothing can come between us and God. No matter what the world throws our way, God’s love will always be there to hold us up. The song then goes on to reassure us that God understands how hard we work to prove ourselves, but He wants us to know that we don’t have to work so hard. We can simply surrender to Him and find rest in His love. The song ends with a reminder to all of us that we are not alone and that we can rest easy in God’s love.
Line by Line Meaning
You are not alone
You have someone by your side who cares for you deeply.
I will always be with you
I am committed to being with you through thick and thin, forever.
Even to the end
My love and support for you will endure until the very end of time.
You don’t have to work so hard
You don't need to exhaust yourself trying to prove your worth or earn my love.
You can rest easy
Relax and take it easy, knowing that you are loved and cared for.
You don’t have to prove yourself
You don't need to demonstrate anything to me, as I already love and value you.
You’re already mine
You belong to me, and you don't need to worry about anyone taking that away from you.
You don’t have to hide your heart
You don't need to keep your emotions or true self guarded, as I cherish and accept you for who you are.
I already love you
My love for you is already present and unwavering, no matter what you do or don't do.
I hold it in mine
I am protecting and nurturing your heart and soul with my love and support.
So you can rest easy
You can completely let go and rest easy, trusting that you are safe in my love and care.
Do not be afraid
Don't let fear consume you or hold you back in any way.
Nothing, nothing in the world
There is absolutely nothing in existence that can interfere or come between us.
Can come between us now
Our connection and love are too strong to be weakened or broken by external forces.
You work so hard to wear yourself down
You push yourself too hard, exhausting yourself physically and emotionally.
And you’re running like a rodeo clown
You may seem to be moving quickly and energetically, but it's all a show to distract from your true feelings.
You’re smiling like you’re scared to death
You are hiding behind a facade of happiness, masking deep-seated fear and uncertainty.
You’re out of faith and all out of breath
You have lost your sense of hope and trust, making it hard to keep on going.
You’re so afraid you’ve got nowhere left to go
You are paralyzed with fear, unsure of what to do or where to turn next.
Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: ANDREW PETERSON, TYLER COOK
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Kristin Morris
Beautiful! Both the song AND the video. Can't believe I'm just learning about you, AP! Better late than never!
david root
I'm supposed to be a big tough HS football coach,,,I cried my eyes out watching this...Thak you to our serviceman, we can never say thank you enough...Thank you Jesus for calling me to "Rest Easy" as your child.
T3 Tebow
david root
God Bless you David Root.
Brittany
Thank you for this song! I really needed this and it played on the radio at a time in my life where I needed to hear from God. You are awesome!
Pastor Michael Krahn
I'm not surprised this is the winner. I already showed it to my church two weeks ago! Great video for a wonderful song.
Unfinishedbasementpr
Thank you for your service. May God bless you.
Tony Devlin
Though this is a gorgeous song and a powerful video, I can't watch it again. This was my greatest fear, through three deployments. I was in an accident in Desert Storm and my wife thought I had been killed. I can't imaging her and the kids going through that pain. Much love to all those who deploy and the families they leave behind.
momodrama
i cried my eyes out watching this video, the boy in it reminded me of the boy killed in the Boston marathon attack, an angel in heaven now. Thank you to all our servicemen and women, who give so much for freedom around the world.
Diane Beckman
This brings tears to my eyes, but I love this song and the Father's love for us.
Baby Albatross Music
Both my Wife and Daughter broke down and cried --- and I'm ashamed that I couldn't. One of my deployments was with Arkansas (as I am from there). Everything from those several deployments I have bottled up so tight--I just can't even write about it. There are times I cry by myself, but for some dumb reason I suppose I have to remain strong when they cry. That soldier could have been any number of my friends. Thank you for it. Your talent makes mine look & sound like an infant babbling. Thank you