She was born July 17, 1959 in Bayshore, New York and worked as a music teacher prior to moving to Nashville in 1985 to take a songwriter job with Sparrow Records. By 1986, the label signed her as a performer and she scored her first CCM chart hit "Fight for God" from debut album NEVER FOR NOTHING.
Her sound for the most part is pop but at times has shown influences from Motown (as on SIMPLE HOUSE's "Talk About Love") and Celtic music (via the NEW IRISH HYMNS series beginning with a 2001 collaboration with Máire Brennan and Joanne Hogg).
Outside her own singing, she formed a publishing company (Modernm) and has produced for other artists. She has also authored several books and involved herself with charitable organizations battling AIDS and poverty.
All That's Left
Margaret Becker Lyrics
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Tripping along this life unpaved
And losing myself all the way
Yeah this is tough, yet still a gift
To be held here in Your grip
And so I go now
Through Your changes
If that is what it takes, yeah
I'll be weak if it shows Your strength
And I'll be glad at the end of all the change
If You are all that's left in me
If You are all that's left in me
If You are all that's left in me
If You are all that's left in me
With Your grace
Make me less
Fill me with Your brokenness
'Til I raise these hands
To Your lovely face
Oh, and I'll break down
If that is what it takes, yeah
I'll be weak if it shows Your strength
And I'll be glad at the end of all the change
If You are all that's left in me
If You are all that's left in me
If You are all that's left in me
If You are all that's left in me
Ah, these changes
In the chaos You've ordained
Changes
'Til I am fully claimed
Changes
'Til only You remain
'Til only You remain
Oh, and I'll break down
If that is what it takes, yeah
I'll be weak if it shows Your strength
And I'll be glad at the end of all the change
If You are all that's left in me
Oh, and I'll break down
If that is what it takes, yeah
I'll be weak if it shows Your strength
And I'll be glad at the end of the exchange
If You are all that's left of me
If You are all that's left of me
If You are all that's left of me
If You are all that's left of me
You are all that's left of me
If You are all that's left of me
If You are all that's left of me
If You are all that's left of me
The song "All That's Left" by Margaret Becker is a moving and introspective composition about surrendering oneself completely to God. The lyrics convey the idea that even though life can be difficult and sometimes we feel weak and lost, it is in those moments that we find our strength in God. The song starts with the singer admitting to her weaknesses and how she stumbles through life feeling lost. But she also recognizes her dependence on God and how being in His hands is a gift.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as it portrays the singer's willingness to break down and be weak if it means showing God's strength. She welcomes the changes that come her way, even if they are chaotic, knowing that they will lead her to be fully "claimed" by God. The line "if you are all that's left in me" is repeated throughout the song, depicting the singer's complete surrender to God's will.
The bridge of the song is especially poignant as the singer implores God to make her less and fill her with His brokenness. She raises her hands to His face, acknowledging that He is the only one who can provide her with the strength to go through the changes that come with life.
Overall, "All That's Left" is a powerful and encouraging song that reminds listeners to trust in God and His plan, no matter how difficult life may get.
Line by Line Meaning
I‚ I'm not so strong, not so brave
I admit my weaknesses and limitations.
Tripping along this life unpaved
I am struggling through the uncertainties of life.
And losing myself all the way
I am searching for my purpose and identity.
Yeah this is tough, yet still a gift
I recognize the challenges of life but also appreciate the opportunities it provides for growth.
To be held here in Your grip
I find comfort and security in my faith and belief in a higher power.
And so I go now, Through Your changes
I trust in the changes that are happening in my life and believe they are part of a bigger plan.
Oh, and I'll break down
I am willing to be vulnerable and emotional.
If that is what it takes, yeah
I am willing to endure the pain and discomfort of change.
I'll be weak if it shows Your strength
I am willing to acknowledge my weaknesses if it highlights the power of my faith.
And I'll be glad at the end of all the change
I look forward to the end result of the changes I am experiencing.
If You are all that's left in me
I desire for my faith to be the foundation of my identity.
With Your grace, Make me less
I ask for guidance and help to become a better person.
Fill me with Your brokenness
I acknowledge my brokenness and ask for my faith to fill those voids.
Til I raise these hands, To Your lovely face
I aspire to have a closer relationship with my faith and to fully embrace its teachings.
Ah, these changes, In the chaos You've ordained
I see the changes in my life as part of a divine plan.
Changes, Til I am fully claimed
I believe that these changes are helping me become the person I am meant to be.
Changes, Til only You remain
I desire for my faith to be the only constant in my life.
You are all that's left of me
I see my faith as the most important aspect of my identity.
If You are all that's left of me
I am willing to let go of everything else in my life as long as my faith remains.
If You are all that's left of me
My faith is the foundation of my identity and the most important part of who I am.
If You are all that's left of me
I trust in my faith to guide me through life's uncertainties and changes.
Contributed by Brooklyn H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.