Jesus Take the Wheel
Carrie Underwood Lyrics


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She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati
On a snow white Christmas Eve
Going home to see her mama and her daddy
With the baby in the backseat
Fifty miles to go, and she was running low on faith and gasoline
It'd been a long, hard year
She had a lot on her mind, and she didn't pay attention
She was going way too fast
Before she knew it
She was spinning on a thin black sheet of glass
She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She didn't even have time to cry
She was so scared
She threw her hands up in the air

"Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
'Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
And save me from this road I'm on
Jesus, take the wheel"

It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder
And the car came to a stop
She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat
Sleeping like a rock
And for the first time in a long time
She bowed her head to pray
She said, "I'm sorry for the way
I've been living my life
I know I've got to change
So from now on, tonight"

"Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
'Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
And save me from this road I'm on"

Oh, Jesus, take the wheel

Oh, I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
From this road I'm on
Jesus, take the wheel




Oh, take it, take it from me
Oh, whoa, ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Jesus Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood tell the story of a woman who is driving to see her family on a snowy Christmas Eve. She has had a difficult year and is feeling low on faith and hope. She is driving too fast, not paying attention, and before she knows it, she loses control of her car and begins to spin out of control. In a moment of desperation, she cries out to Jesus to take control of the situation and save her from the dangerous road she is on. The chorus repeats her plea for Jesus to take the wheel, acknowledging that she cannot handle the challenges on her own and surrendering her life to His care.


The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and trusting in a higher power during times of difficulty. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman at her lowest point, and the moment when she realizes that she needs help from a force greater than herself. It is a message that resonates with many who have experienced struggles in life and know the power of turning to a higher power for guidance and support.


The song was a huge crossover hit for Carrie Underwood, reaching the top of the country and adult contemporary charts and earning her a Grammy Award. It remains one of her most beloved and iconic songs.


Line by Line Meaning

She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati
The singer was driving to Cincinnati on a Friday.


On a snow-white Christmas Eve
It was a snow-white Christmas Eve.


Going home to see her mama and her daddy
She was headed home to visit her parents.


With the baby in the backseat
She had a baby in the backseat of her car.


Fifty miles to go, and she was running low on faith and gasoline
She had 50 miles left to go and was running low on both faith and gasoline.


It'd been a long, hard year
She had a long and difficult year.


She had a lot on her mind, and she didn't pay attention
She was preoccupied and did not pay attention to the road.


She was going way too fast
She was driving recklessly at a high speed.


Before she knew it
Suddenly and unexpectedly,


She was spinning on a thin black sheet of glass
Her car was spinning out of control on a slick road surface.


She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She saw her and her baby's lives flash before her eyes.


She didn't even have time to cry
She was so scared that she didn't even have time to cry.


She was so scared
She was extremely frightened.


She threw her hands up in the air
Out of desperation, she threw her hands up in the air.


"Jesus, take the wheel Take it from my hands 'Cause I can't do this on my own I'm letting go So give me one more chance And save me from this road I'm on Jesus, take the wheel"
She asked Jesus to take control of her car and her life, as she felt she could not handle it on her own and begged for one more chance.


It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder And the car came to a stop
It was getting colder as she pulled the car over to the roadside.


She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat Sleeping like a rock
She cried when she saw her baby sleeping peacefully in the backseat.


And for the first time in a long time She bowed her head to pray
For the first time in a while, she prayed to God.


She said, "I'm sorry for the way I've been living my life I know I've got to change So from now on, tonight"
She recognized her faults and apologized to God for the way she has been living and made a commitment to change.


"Oh, Jesus, take the wheel Oh, I'm letting go So give me one more chance Save me from this road I'm on From this road I'm on Jesus, take the wheel Oh, take it, take it from me Oh, whoa, ooh"
She pleads with Jesus to take control, acknowledging that she needs saving from the path she is on.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brett James, Gordon Sampson, Hillary Lindsey

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@AhrkFinTey

Let's use my favourite example of showing how the bible was written by people with no scientific knowledge. I like to call it Genesis 19:30-38. 

Pretty much, the story goes that an old guy's daughters decide to make him so drunk that he would not notice having sex with them. Problem with that is that the more alcohol you drink, the more the veins in your penis dilate and the less of an erection you are able to get. If you are drunk enough to not notice having sex/pass out, then it is literally impossible to get an erection/ejaculate.

On top of that, the effect worsens with age, making it even more impossible. 

On top of THAT, they are both impregnated on the first go, which is unlikely given that they are both virgins and Lot is an old guy.

So yeah, whoever wrote the bible clearly didn't do their research.

Also, this is just one section on a single chapter in a single book of the bible. There are many more inconsistencies if you look for them. Also, incest.



@revolucionar100

Ahrk FinTey
Probably you do not understand the principle of the Bible.
Old Testament captures over a thousand year history of mankind, and what was cruel, perverse, war, etc ....
In the Old Testament, sin is punished.
In the Old Testament was true rule: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth and it was fair
The Old Testament shows us how imperfect we are, the New Testament shows us how much grace is given to us.....
"Atheism is a crutch for those who cannot bear the reality of God." Tom Stoppard
"Atheism turns out to be too simple. If the whole universe has no meaning, we should never have found out that it has no meaning. . ." – C.S. Lewis - Mere Christianity
" The gift of mental power comes from God , Divine Being , and if we concentrate our minds on That truth , we become in tune with this great power . My Mother had taught me to seek all truth in the Bible . " - Nikola Tesla....



@HasanUnknown

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Jesus Denies Being God | Read ⬇️
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"My Father is greater than I." [John 14:28] 

"My Father is greater than all." [John 10:29] 

“You would be happy that I am going to the Father, who is greater than I am.” [John 14:28]

“I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to My God and your God.” [John 20:17]

“Jesus said: 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” [Mark 12:29]

“Jesus said to the Apostles: Sit here while I go over there and Pray.” [Matthew 26:36]

“Jesus, Fell with his face to the ground and Prayed.” [Matthew 26:39]

“Jesus said, "My doctrine is not Mine, but His who has sent Me." [John 7:16] 

“But I cast out devils by the Spirit of God.”
[Matthew 12:28]

“I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgement is just because I seek not my own will, but the will of the Father who has sent me." [John 5:30] 

“For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak." [John 12:49] 

"And the Father himself, who has sent me, You have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.” [John 5:37]

“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father knows” [Matthew 24:36]

“People of Israel, listen! God publicly used Jesus by doing powerful miracles, wonders, and signs through him, as you well know.” [Acts 2:22]

"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” [Matthew 5:17]

“The crowds answered, This is Jesus, the Prophet.” [Matthew 21:10-11]

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The Coming Of Prophet Muhammed In Bible
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“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When he the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come, He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you.” [John 16:12-14]

“But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you, when he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment.” [John 16:7-8]

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Allah Clears About Jesus
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[Quran:- 19:30]:-
“Jesus has said, "Indeed, I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and made me a Prophet.”


[Quran:- 5:72]:-
“Jesus has said, "O Children of Israel, worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord." 


[Quran:- 3:55]:-
“Allah said:- "O Jesus, indeed I will take you and raise you to Myself and purify you.”


[Quran:- 4:171]:- 
“Christ Jesus the son of Mary was no more than a messenger of Allah, So believe in Allah and His messengers. Say not "Trinity" desist: it will be better for you: for Allah is one Allah:


[Quran:- 4:157]:-
“That they said, "We killed Christ Jesus the son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah , but they killed him Not, nor crucified him, but so it was made to appear to them, and for a surety they killed him Not”

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[Quran:- 3:85] :-

“And whoever follows other than Islam as religion - never it will be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers.”
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Islam is the religion who makes us to Believe in Jesus,

We Muslims 100% Believes in Jesus
No Muslim is a Muslim if he doesn’t Believes in Jesus
We Muslims Believe Jesus is the Christ,
We Muslims Believe Jesus will come to earth again by the will of Allah and he will kill the Anti-Christ,
We Muslims Believe Jesus was born miraculously by the will of Allah,
We Muslims Believe Jesus did miracles by the permission of Allah,
We Muslims Believe in Bible,
We respect Jesus,
We follow the teachings of Jesus,
We love Jesus,
BUT We Never Worship Jesus, 

We Worship Only Allah Who Has Sent Messengers like :- Muhammed, Jesus , Abraham , Moses , Jonah, Etc.
Allah had sent Messengers to Worship Allah not to Worship Messengers like Jesus,

Jesus himself Never said “Im God” also Never he said anyone to “Worship Me”

Jesus Was Just A Prophet And Messenger Of Allah Only To Guide The People Of Bani Israel, 

(COME TO ISLAM = COME TO JESUS)
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All comments from YouTube:

@christinematinde836

My brother is critically ill in the ICU, but I've prayed to God and I believe he has the wheel. I cannot do this on my own.

@johnMCGOWAN-lb6ym

As long as you believe in God and put your trust in Jesus, you won’t go through this alone.✝️✝️

@jodiesmith3094

I'm definitely praying 🙏. 🔯🕎✝️

@elijahpashnikYT

Praying

@christinematinde836

@@renee472 he died

@pearlmalapeng1246

Im so sorry to hear that. He is surely in a better place ❤️

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@Redeemed-youth

I was just a sixteen year old preparing to sit my final year exams that could qualify me for advanced level. My grades were so terrible and all science teachers had lost hope in me. I always sung this song, "Jesus take the wheel, coz i cant pass mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and physics on my own"
I always cried every night as i sung.
God was faithful, he took the wheel and helped me pass all my exams and qualified for advanced level with a first grade. I'm by his love and mercy

@deborahhall9086

I love your story. I too am by his love and mercy. Merry Christmas!

@johnihaven7659

My son just passed we are going thru a lot .but I no God got our family. So Jesus has took our will.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@Wanasek666

Your son died, yet you still believe God exists? 😁 You religious people are fcked up 😁

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