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.
Cave It In
Margaret Becker Lyrics
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Just a cry would break it in
And I, I think I heard You
Wish for a friend who is not sleeping
Somebody who would wait in the garden
Somebody how I wish it could be me
I know You know that I am here
I am in waiting
I want to hear You call my name
I want to be the one You can lean on
All of my kingdom just to have the strength
To be the one who brings You water
When Your throat is dry
And who will wipe Your brow when
The salt stings Your eye
I know the wall between us
Is just paper thin
Why can't I, why can't I
Why can't I just cave it in
So porous these walls may be
But I'm still clawing at the seams
CHORUS
In Margaret Becker's song "Cave It In," the singer finds herself separated from someone she cares about by a thin wall. She wishes she could be the one to offer comfort, to be the friend who is not sleeping and who is waiting in the garden. She strains to hear the person on the other side of the wall and longs to be the one to bring them water and wipe their brow. The singer recognizes that the wall is "just paper thin," but she still feels powerless to break through it.
The theme of separation and longing for connection is a common one in music, but what makes "Cave It In" stand out is the vulnerability and honesty with which it is presented. The singer admits that she has been trying to break through the wall, but she is not making much progress. She recognizes that the other person may not even know she is there, but she cannot help hoping that they will hear her and welcome her into their life. The lyrics are poignant and beautifully written, capturing the human desire for intimacy and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
The wall between us is so thin
Margaret Becker acknowledges that the barrier between her and God is very delicate, and a small gesture would break it down.
Just a cry would break it in
Margaret Becker believes that even crying out to God would be enough to eliminate the barrier between herself and God.
And I, I think I heard You
Becker perceives God's desire for a friend who is awake and listening, and she wants to answer that call.
Wish for a friend who is not sleeping
Becker recognizes God's longing for someone who is present and attentive, rather than being apathetic or detached.
Somebody who would wait in the garden
Becker envisions herself as the person who waits patiently in the garden for when God is ready to talk to her.
Somebody how I wish it could be me
Becker desires to be the one who God wants to confide in and share with.
I know You know that I am here
Becker assures herself that God is not unaware of her presence.
'Cause every night I strain my ear 'cause I
Becker listens attentively during the night, eagerly waiting for any sign from God.
I am in waiting
Becker is diligently waiting for God to interact with her.
I want to hear You call my name
Becker desires for God to verbally address her and make their relationship more intimate.
I want to be the one You can lean on
Becker strives to be a trustworthy confidant for God to share His emotions with.
All of my kingdom just to have the strength
Becker would give up everything she owns to have the resilience and capacity to be there for God.
To be the one who brings You water
Becker imagines herself as the person who can help God feel refreshed and replenished.
When Your throat is dry
Becker wishes to provide relief to God when He is feeling parched or exhausted.
And who will wipe Your brow when
Becker desires to comfort God and alleviate His tension or anxiety.
The salt stings Your eye
Becker empathizes with God and wants to help soothe His emotional pain.
I know the wall between us
Becker acknowledges that there is a tangible barrier between herself and God.
Is just paper thin
Becker affirms that the obstacle is not insurmountable, and it can be overcome with effort and determination.
Why can't I, why can't I
Becker questions why she can't break down the wall on her own.
Why can't I just cave it in
Becker wishes to break down the wall between herself and God, so they can have a more intimate relationship.
So porous these walls may be
Becker acknowledges that even though the walls seem delicate, they are still obstructing her ability to connect with God.
But I'm still clawing at the seams
Becker is still struggling and fighting to break down the walls that separate her from God.
CHORUS
The chorus is a repetition of the main idea of the song, that Becker desires to be closer to God and break down the walls that separate them.
Contributed by Stella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.