“I love making music you can move and groove to,” she says, “but at the same time, as Christian artists we have a responsibility to speak the truth in love.”
A singer of incredible grace, power and control as well as a gifted songwriter, she has put together with Dove Award-winning producer Ian Eskelin a debut CD that is as fresh and vibrant as any in recent years. Entitled You Got My Attention and set for release on Fervent Records this summer, the project combines the soul and urban pop influences that infuse her musical approach with elevating vocals in service to intelligently uplifting lyrics.
Suitcases
Dara Maclean Lyrics
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What can you do when you're tied to the ground, yeah
You carry your burdens, heavy like gravity
Just let them go now, there's freedom in release
You can't run when you're holding suitcases
It's a new day throw away your mistakes and open up your heart
Lay down your guard, you don't have to be afraid
Just breathe, your load can be lifted
There's a better way when you know you're forgiven
Open up your heart, lay down your guard
You don't have to be afraid
Can you imagine what it's like to be free
Well, send those bags packing, they're not what you need
Abandon your troubles on the side of the street
Just let them go now, believe me
You can't run when you're holding suitcases
It's a new day throw away your mistakes and open up your heart
Lay down your guard, you don't have to be afraid
Just breathe, your load can be lifted
There's a better way when you know you're forgiven
Open up your heart, lay down your guard
You don't have to be afraid
There's nothing hold you back now, just run
You can't run when you're holding suitcases
It's a new day throw away your mistakes and open up your heart
Lay down your guard, you don't have to be afraid
Just breathe, your load can be lifted
There's a better way when you know you're forgiven
Open up your heart, lay down your guard
You don't have to be
You don't have to be afraid
Dara Maclean's "Suitcases" employs the metaphor of carrying heavy luggage as a representation of the personal baggage we carry in our lives. The song addresses the struggle of trying to move forward while still being weighed down by past experiences and emotional burdens. The opening lines "How can you move when they're weighing you down, What can you do when you're tied to the ground” convey this message, highlighting the difficulties in escaping the weight of our problems.
Throughout the song, Maclean emphasizes the importance of letting go of our burdens and emotions in order to experience freedom and forgiveness. The chorus "You can't run when you're holding suitcases, It's a new day throw away your mistakes and open up your heart" suggests that in order to move towards a better future, we need to let go of the past and embrace a fresh start. Maclean emphasizes that it takes bravery to abandon the "suitcases" or problems we carry, but it is worth it to feel the freedom that comes with release.
Overall, "Suitcases" is a powerful song that encourages listeners to confront their problems, let go of past experiences, and move towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
How can you move when they're weighing you down
It's hard to move forward when you're weighed down by your burdens
What can you do when you're tied to the ground, yeah
It's hard to make progress when it feels like you're stuck in one place
You carry your burdens, heavy like gravity
Your problems feel like they're pulling you down
Just let them go now, there's freedom in release
You'll feel free once you've let go of your burdens
You can't run when you're holding suitcases
You can't move forward when you're weighed down by your problems
It's a new day throw away your mistakes and open up your heart
Start fresh and open yourself up to new possibilities
Lay down your guard, you don't have to be afraid
Don't be afraid to let down your defenses and be vulnerable
Just breathe, your load can be lifted
Take a deep breath and know that your burdens can be lifted
There's a better way when you know you're forgiven
You'll find a better way forward once you've forgiven yourself for your mistakes
Can you imagine what it's like to be free
Imagine how it would feel to be free from your burdens
Well, send those bags packing, they're not what you need
Get rid of your problems because they're not helping you
Abandon your troubles on the side of the street
Leave your problems behind and move forward
There's nothing hold you back now, just run
You're free to move forward without anything holding you back
You don't have to be
Don't be afraid to let go of your problems and move forward
You don't have to be afraid
You don't have to be scared to move forward and let go of your problems
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DARA MACLEAN, IAN ESKELIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gabrielletidmore3070
2020 and I’m still wondering why Dara never was on top with this . Such a beautiful voice . Still praising to your grove 🙏
@meganlodge80
2022 still wondering too ❤️
@sueb860
2023! Still a great groove!
@nellcummings8263
I LOVE THIS SONG AND HER!!! Beautiful voice Dara!!!
@shaleo27
She sings so effortless like is not hard at all. Great job girl
@Schick94
I love every single one of her songs. She's an amazing performer. God has given her an amazing talent and I'm so glad she uses it to spread his love and gospel. My favorite thing about her is her live performances are so powerful, she puts so much emotion into her songs.
@daramaclean
You guys all are SUCH a blessing! Do you know how much it means to see sweet comments and hear how God is using something to bless someone! It's so humbling and you are the reason we do what we do! I pray all of you are having the best Holidays! Let's keep in touch on Face Book and Twitter, it's daramaclean on both! Bless you guys!!! -D-
@jessicajohnson1991
I sang it on John's truck 1 time and his Jessica is so proud.
@jessicajohnson1991
You are a fantastic singer
@jessicajohnson1991
I have not heard this song in years. On the way home from blessed hope I sang this song in John Heeber's truck and he loves when I sing