Take Away
Mainstay Lyrics
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Cleanse me of the motives that come in such a clever disguise
Ruin my agenda, holy as it never was
It's all from your hand
And there's nothing that's mine
And all that you give
You're free to take away
I'm just trying to hold on
clinging to the dream inside
I was only selfish, and you were only part of my life
It's all from your hand
And there's nothing that's mine
And all that you give
You're free to take away
Every breath, every word
There isn't one thing I deserve
And all that I am is yours
It's all from your hand
And there's nothing that's mine
And all that you give
You're free to take away
It's all from your hand
And there's nothing that's mine
And all that you give
You're free to take away
The lyrics to Mainstay's song Take Away are powerful in their message, conveying a sense of humility and surrender to a higher power. The verses speak to the singer's desire to be rid of any notion of entitlement or ownership, recognizing that everything is ultimately in the hands of a divine force. The idea of cleansing oneself of hidden motives is also present, acknowledging the human tendency towards self-interest and manipulation. The chorus then reinforces the theme of surrender, with the singer acknowledging that all they have is given freely and could be taken away at any time. The bridge then takes a more personal turn, with the singer recognizing their past selfishness and expressing a desire to cling to a more positive vision for their future.
The overall message of the song is one of recognizing and accepting our place in the world as part of a larger plan, and finding peace in the realization that we are not in control of everything. The lyrics speak to a deeper spiritual journey, one that involves coming to terms with one's own limitations and learning to trust in a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
Rid me of the notion that I ever had any rights
Help me understand that I have no rights and remove any pride I may have about my supposed rights.
Cleanse me of the motives that come in such a clever disguise
Purify my motives and reveal any hidden agendas I may have.
Ruin my agenda, holy as it never was
Destroy any plans or desires I have that are not aligned with your will and make me aware of my imperfections.
It's all from Your hand
Everything that happens in my life is because of Your plan and control.
And there's nothing that's mine
I don't really own anything in this life. Everything belongs to you.
And all that You give
The blessings in my life are given by You.
You're free to take away
You have the right to take away anything you've given me if it isn't in my best interest or if I'm not using it wisely.
I'm just trying to hold on, clinging to the dream inside
Despite the difficulties in life, I'm still trying to hold on to the dream inside me.
I was only selfish, and you were only part of my life
I was selfish and only placed You in a small part of my life. I want to change that.
Every breath, every word
Every breath I take and every word I speak is dependent on You.
There isn't one thing I deserve
I am not worthy of anything from You. I am a sinner.
And all that I am is Yours
Everything that I am and have is Yours, God.
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