In 2008, after five solo album releases, and nine with Passion, Tomlin made the move from Texas to Atlanta to be a worship leader for Giglio’s new church, Passion City Church, with its first service being held in February of 2009. Tomlin has since released four solo worship albums, two Christmas albums, and one live album.
In 2013, Tomlin’s seventh album Burning Light debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming only the fourth album by a Christian artist to top that chart, along with Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) by Bob Carlisle, You Light Up My Life by LeeAnn Rimes, both in 1997, and TobyMac's Eye On It in 2012.
Tomlin has recorded some of the most famous songs ever in Christian music, such as How Great Is Our God, Holy Is The Lord, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
Throughout his successful career, Tomlin has won 22 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy.
Chris Tomlin’s discography: The Noise We Make (2001)Not To Us (2002)Arriving (2004)Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)See The Morning (2006)Hello Love (2008)Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Us… (2010)How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014)Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016)
Lay me Down
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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From the depths from the heights
I will bring a sacrifice
With these hands lifted high
Here my song here my cry
I will bring a sacrifice
I will bring a sacrifice
I'm not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down
Lay me down
Oh, hand on my heart
This much is true
There's no life apart from you
Lay me down
Lay me down
Letting go of my pride
Giving up all my rights
Take this life and let it shine, shine, shine
Take this life and let it shine
I lay me down
I'm not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down
Lay me down, oh oh oh
Hand on my heart
This much is true
There's no life apart from you
Lay me down
Lay me down
Oh oh oh
Lay me down
Lay me down
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way, always
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way, always
I lay me down
I'm not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down
Lay me down, oh oh oh
Hand on my heart
This much is true
There's no life apart from you
Lay me down
Lay me down, oh oh oh
Lay me down
Lay me down, oh oh oh
Lay me down
Lay me down
The song "Lay Me Down" by Chris Tomlin is a heartfelt prayerful offering of one's life to God. It speaks of surrendering one's pride, rights, and desires to the will of God. The lyrics express an openness and willingness to sacrifice anything for God, to let go of one's own plans and submit to God's ways. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Lay me down," which signifies a complete surrender of oneself. The lyrics are a reminder that only in laying down our own desires and plans can we truly belong to God and find life and joy in Him.
The opening line of the song, "With this heart open wide," sets the tone for the rest of the song. It expresses a vulnerability and honesty about one's heart, while also demonstrating a willingness to offer it to God. The subsequent lines, "From the depths from the heights I will bring a sacrifice, With these hands lifted high, Here my song here my cry," express a desire to honor God with everything we have, including our highest highs and lowest lows. The bridge of the song brings the lyrics full circle by proclaiming that it will be our joy to let God have His will and His way in our lives always.
Overall, "Lay Me Down" is a powerful worship song that encourages listeners to surrender their lives to God and trust in His plan for them.
Line by Line Meaning
With this heart open wide
My heart is open and ready to receive all that you have to offer.
From the depths from the heights
No matter where I am or what I'm feeling, I will still offer my sacrifice.
I will bring a sacrifice
I am willing to give up something important to me as an offering to you.
With these hands lifted high
I come before you with lifted hands, expecting and ready to receive your blessings.
Here my song here my cry
I give you my voice and all my emotions as an expression of my love and devotion to you.
I will bring a sacrifice
I am willing to give up something important to me as an offering to you.
I lay me down
I submit myself to you.
I'm not my own
I belong to you.
I belong to you alone
There is no one else I belong to, but only you.
Lay me down
I am putting all my trust in you and giving myself over to you.
Hand on my heart
This is a sincere and deep feeling in my heart.
This much is true
This is a genuine and authentic expression of my heart.
There's no life apart from you
My life cannot exist without you.
Letting go of my pride
I am willing to let go of my ego and self-worth for you.
Giving up all my rights
I am willing to surrender my entitlements and privileges.
Take this life and let it shine, shine, shine
May my life be a beacon of light that shines your love and grace to all.
It will be my joy to say
I anticipate and look forward to the opportunity to declare this.
Your will, your way
I willingly submit to your plan and your guidance.
It will be my joy to say
I anticipate and look forward to the opportunity to declare this.
Your will, your way
I willingly submit to your plan and your guidance.
It will be my joy to say
I anticipate and look forward to the opportunity to declare this.
Your will, your way, always
I will submit to your guidance now, in the future, and always.
Lay me down, oh oh oh
I am putting all my trust in you and giving myself over to you.
Lay me down
I am putting all my trust in you and giving myself over to you.
Lay me down
I am putting all my trust in you and giving myself over to you.
Lay me down, oh oh oh
I am putting all my trust in you and giving myself over to you.
Lay me down
I am putting all my trust in you and giving myself over to you.
Lay me down
I am putting all my trust in you and giving myself over to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cheeny Ancheta
With this heart open wide
From the depths from the heights
I will bring a sacrifice
With these hands lifted high
Here my song here my cry
I will bring a sacrifice
I will bring a sacrifice
I lay me down
I'm not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down
Lay me down
Oh, hand on my heart
This much is true
There's no life apart from you
Lay me down
Lay me down
Letting go of my pride
Giving up all my rights
Take this life and let it shine, shine, shine
Take this life and let it shine
I lay me down
I'm not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down
Lay me down, oh oh oh
Hand on my heart
This much is true
There's no life apart from you
Lay me down
Lay me down
Oh oh oh
Lay me down
Lay me down
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, your way, always
Dilna Sebastian
| LYRICS |
With this heart open wide
From the depths from the heights
I will bring a sacrifice
With these hands lifted high
Hear my song, hear my cry
I will bring a sacrifice
I will bring a sacrifice
[Chorus:]
I lay me down I’m not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down, lay me down
Hand on my heart this much is true
There’s no life apart from you
Lay me down, lay me down
Lay me down, lay me down
Letting go of my pride
Giving up all my rights
Take this life and let it shine
Take this life and let it shine
[Chorus:]
I lay me down I’m not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down, lay me down
Hand on my heart this much is true
There’s no life apart from you
Lay me down, lay me down
Lay me down, lay me down
[Bridge:]
It will be my joy to say Your will Your way
It will be my joy to say Your will Your way
It will be my joy to say Your will Your way always
Barbara McKay
I'm 77 plus 6 months and I TOTALLY LOVE THIS SONG. I live in a country area of Queensland - I'm a widow without my beloved one after 41 years. it's my worship song and makes me come alive in love and sacrifice (Romans 12 1-2) for my Lord and Saviour. I want it sung at my funeral. Thanks so much.
Diane Young
God bless you 🙏
Barbara McKay
@Diane Young Thanks Diane
Peter Arulraj
Jesus Christ lives more than 77 years with you. Mother.. Love from India... God bless you...
Inez Parish
Girlfriend, I am with you 100%. 78 and this is on my song list for my funeral.
ssebagala solomon
That is a strong spirit, God Bess you
Meshach G
This will never get old man❤❤ Glory to God for this
Intrument Worship
I was in the hospital with COVID and I kept listening to this song while I was laying on bed by my self with no one to talk to. I was un oxygen and I couldn’t breathe for 7 days but all I have to says is GOD is good I’m home today without oxygen.
Skeba Lamin
Praise the Lord
David Kubeš
All glory to God, Amen 🙏.