When I was a kid I would go into … Read Full Bio ↴LIZ VICE, singer - ''new gospel'', R&B
When I was a kid I would go into the basement and play the โLion Kingโ soundtrack over and over while I performed a dance alone for hours. Being the middle child of five children in a single parent home allows for one to vanish without anyone noticing.
I wanted to perform. I wanted to be an actress. Growing up poor, being brown little brown girl, didnโt lend itself to a lot of opportunities to pursue the dream of acting. I can remember at a very early age waking up to the sound of mother singing โRise and Shine and give God the gloryโ when she wanted us up for school โ to this day that song kind of drives me crazy, but this early memory just reminds me that I have always been around music.
My absent father is a very talented award winning musician, with his PhD in music, and he is still involved in the music business to this day. Although he has never been a presence in my life, I canโt deny that the musical gene has passed on to me.
Music was all around me, but never something I prayed that God would open doors for me. I was always afraid to sing on stage, and to this day my throat feels as though itโs caving in until I pray the simple prayer: โLORD, sing over me and I will sing over the people.โ
One evening I was watching a man perform a cabaret of his favorite Broadway show tunes. As I sat and watched this man perform, I was hit with an image of me sitting in a classroom. The classroom was filled with students and God was standing at the front. He asked, โWho is up for the challenge?โ All of the students raised their hands. I kept my hand down, and my head bowed. I didnโt want Him to notice that I had decided that whatever He was asking wasnโt my calling. The LORD slowly began to walk towards me and tapped on my desk. I look up and He asked again, โAre you up for the challenge?โ I sat there and then I nodded yes. Who is going to tell God โNOโ!?
So here I am, singing. Singing in church, singing with well-known local artists, and even though I canโt claim that the opportunities in music are because of what Iโve done, I will declare that saying โYESโ to Godโs calling will open your eyes to reasons for why you shouldnโt put yourself in a box.
Empty Me Out
Liz Vice Lyrics
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Lord there is nothing / I can give to You
I lay down my life / Here at Your feet
You give me life / So completely
I died with You / Was buried with You
The moment I believed
I rose with You / Ascended with You
Lord, it's not me / It's You inside of me
Jesus, You are all / These eyes can see
Empty me out / Fill me with You
Lord there is nothing / I can give to You
I lay down my life / Here at Your feet
You give me life / So completely
I died with You / Was buried with You
The moment I believed
I rose with You / Ascended with You
Into the Heavenlies
Lord, it's not me / It's You inside of me
Jesus, You are all / These eyes can see
Empty me out / Fill me with You
Lord there is nothing / I can give to You
I lay down my life / Here at Your feet
You give me life / So completely
Empty me out / Fill me with You
Lord there is nothing / I can give to You
I lay down my life / Here at Your feet
You give me life / So completely
I died with You / Was buried with You
The moment I believed
I rose with You / Ascended with You
Into the Heavenlies
Lord, it's not me / It's You inside of me
Jesus, You are all / These eyes can see
Empty me out
Empty me out so completely
The lyrics of "Empty Me Out" by Liz Vice are a powerful expression of surrender to God. The song starts with the plea to "empty me out" and "fill me with You". The singer acknowledges that there is nothing they can give to God, and they lay down their life at God's feet. The song then describes how the singer has died, been buried, and risen again with Christ, and has ascended into heaven. The singer recognizes that it is not their own strength, but rather Christ inside of them, that enables them to live fully. The song ends with a repeated plea to "empty me out so completely".
The first part of the song reflects the Christian concept of dying to self in order to fully live in Christ. The singer acknowledges their own limitations and recognizes that only by emptying themselves out, can they be filled with God's presence. The second part of the song describes the singer's identification with Christ, having been crucified, buried, and risen with Him. This highlights the Christian belief in the transformative power of God, and the ability for individuals to be changed completely through a relationship with Christ. The repeated refrain of "empty me out so completely" reinforces the singer's desire to be completely emptied of all that is not of God, so that they may be filled with His presence and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty me out
Cleanse me of all impurities and selfish desires
Fill me with You
Replace what I lack with your presence and love.
Lord there is nothing
I have nothing worthy to offer you.
I can give to You
I am empty without you, and everything I have comes from you.
I lay down my life
I surrender everything, including my plans and desires.
Here at Your feet
I submit to your authority and presence.
You give me life
Your love and grace are the source of my existence.
So completely
You fill every aspect of my life.
I died with You
I share in your death and sacrifice.
Was buried with You
My old self was buried with you.
The moment I believed
When I accepted you as Lord and Savior.
I rose with You
I share in your resurrection and victory.
Ascended with You
I am seated with you in heavenly places.
Into the Heavenlies
I have access to heavenly realms and blessings.
Lord, it's not me
I am nothing without you.
It's You inside of me
You live in me and work through me.
Jesus, You are all
You are my everything and my all.
These eyes can see
I recognize your greatness and power.
Empty me out
Cleanse me of all impurities and selfish desires.
Fill me with You
Replace what I lack with your presence and love.
Lord there is nothing
I have nothing worthy to offer you.
I can give to You
I am empty without you, and everything I have comes from you.
I lay down my life
I surrender everything, including my plans and desires.
Here at Your feet
I submit to your authority and presence.
You give me life
Your love and grace are the source of my existence.
So completely
You fill every aspect of my life.
Empty me out
Cleanse me of all impurities and selfish desires.
Fill me with You
Replace what I lack with your presence and love.
Lord there is nothing
I have nothing worthy to offer you.
I can give to You
I am empty without you, and everything I have comes from you.
I lay down my life
I surrender everything, including my plans and desires.
Here at Your feet
I submit to your authority and presence.
You give me life
Your love and grace are the source of my existence.
So completely
You fill every aspect of my life.
I died with You
I share in your death and sacrifice.
Was buried with You
My old self was buried with you.
The moment I believed
When I accepted you as Lord and Savior.
I rose with You
I share in your resurrection and victory.
Ascended with You
I am seated with you in heavenly places.
Into the Heavenlies
I have access to heavenly realms and blessings.
Lord, it's not me
I am nothing without you.
It's You inside of me
You live in me and work through me.
Jesus, You are all
You are my everything and my all.
These eyes can see
I recognize your greatness and power.
Empty me out so completely
Cleanse me of all that is not of you.
Contributed by Olivia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Willie Robles
Empty me out / Fill me with you
Lord there is nothin' / I can give to you
I lay down my life / Here at your feet
You give me life / So completely
Now, I... I died with you / Was buried with you
The moment I believed
And I... I rose with you / Ascended with you
Into the heavenlies
Lord, it's not me / It's you inside of me
And Jesus, You're all / These eyes can see
Empty me out / Fill me with you
Lord there is nothin' / I can give to you
I lay down my life / Here at your feet
You give me life / So completely
Now, I... I died with you / Was buried with you
The moment I believed
I... I rose with you / Ascended with you
Into the heavenlies
I... I died with you / Was buried with you
The moment I believed
I... I rose with you / Ascended with you
Into the heavenlies
Lord, it's not me / It's you inside of me
Jesus, you're all / These eyes can see
Lord, it's not me / It's you inside of me
Jesus, you're all / These eyes can see
Empty me out
Empty me out
So completely
Willie Robles
Empty me out / Fill me with you
Lord there is nothin' / I can give to you
I lay down my life / Here at your feet
You give me life / So completely
Now, I... I died with you / Was buried with you
The moment I believed
And I... I rose with you / Ascended with you
Into the heavenlies
Lord, it's not me / It's you inside of me
And Jesus, You're all / These eyes can see
Empty me out / Fill me with you
Lord there is nothin' / I can give to you
I lay down my life / Here at your feet
You give me life / So completely
Now, I... I died with you / Was buried with you
The moment I believed
I... I rose with you / Ascended with you
Into the heavenlies
I... I died with you / Was buried with you
The moment I believed
I... I rose with you / Ascended with you
Into the heavenlies
Lord, it's not me / It's you inside of me
Jesus, you're all / These eyes can see
Lord, it's not me / It's you inside of me
Jesus, you're all / These eyes can see
Empty me out
Empty me out
So completely
Scott Kyles
At first, I didn't see how the video connects with the lyrics. Then I realized that it showed people listening to Liz Vice sing about Jesus as they go about their daily lives ... and it seems to comfort and inspire them. Which totally makes sense to me, because I play this album pretty much every day on my commute to work and back. Thanks for lifting up Jesus in sincere and musically intelligent ways, Liz! I honestly don't see how someone could listen to your music and not like it. It's that good!
Seattle Secret Shows
This song is incredible. Liz is a true talent!
Janis
I can listen to Liz sing this over and over! Love it!
NaijaBoiTellEm
I found Liz's work on NoiseTrade back in 2014. Christian needs more music with this flavor.
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NijaBoiTellEm yes I agree
Desmond Tinana
I absolutely agree!
Sabrina Howard
I love this girls soulful vibe.
Adrienne Segerblom
Yes! So much Christian music has that overly dramatic tone that can get so tiresome.
Maryiam Boc
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