A vocal performance major in college, Molly grew up singing in and out of church, listening to a wide variety of musical styles, from soul music and seventies rock to the classical styles she sang in school. After college, Williams began singing backup for established artists and worship leaders. However, as she began to develop her own voice, Molly was drawn to the sounds of British bands like U2 and Coldplay and American roots style artists like Over the Rhine, Bonnie Raitt, and Counting Crows.
Molly's musical influences have blended into her very own distinct style of worship, a kind of "British rock with American soul". Her recent EP, Sacrifice, highlights this sound. From the very up-tempo arena rock worship of "Jesus Loves Me" to the moody crescendos of "Enough", this brand of praise is both unique and genuine, as Williams comments herself, "The songs I write aren’t typical worship songs, in their style or content…I tend to write songs that deal with things that a lot of us go through while we’re trying to follow the Lord…laying our lives down, getting free, wanting more of Him and less of ourselves, learning to love people."
In the end, though, Molly's main objective in her music and her life is to see people, especially young people, connect with God: "My heart is to create an environment where people can just be free to express their love to the Lord…I want young people to know that really giving their lives to the Lord is the most rocking life they can live." .
Sacrifice
Molly Williams Lyrics
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You bought my guilt with your innocence
Sprung me out of the prison that i was caught in
Now what do i do with the life That you paid for?
Do i run my own way? Hoping my truth won't falter Or
start up the fire and climb on the alter
I want to lay my life on down
I want to give my life away
I want to be a living sacrifice
Now i'm called to be your sacrifice Living fragrance,
walking offering Spilling out jesus christ
My life's not my own I've got to turn in the keys Help me get rid of my junk
Now what do i do with the life That you paid for?
Do i run my own way? Hoping my truth won't falter Or
start up the fire and climb on the alter
I want to lay my life on down
I want to give my life away
I want the love i have for you To shout through everything that i do
I want to be a living sacrifice
I want to lay my life on down
I want to give my life away
I want the love i have for you To shout through everything that i do
I want to be a living sacrifice
“Sacrifice” is a worship song by Molly Williams that expresses gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice of Christ. The first few lines of the song, “You were the ultimate sacrifice, Chastisement, final offering, Last lamb highest price,” immediately set the religious context of the lyrics. The song stresses the power and significance of Jesus' sacrifice, and how it has set us free from sin and opened the doors to eternal life. The next few lines "You bought my guilt with your innocence, Sprung me out of the prison that I was caught in" elaborate on this idea of forgiveness and redemption.
The chorus of the song features the repetition of the words “I want to lay my life on down, I want to give my life away, I want the love I have for you to shout through everything that I do, I want to be a living sacrifice." Here, Molly Williams emphasizes the idea that the best way to repay the sacrifice that Christ made is to live our lives in a way that reflects his love and teachings. The song urges the listener to dedicate their life to serving God, and to remain steadfast in their faith despite the challenges that they may face.
Overall, “Sacrifice” is a powerful and impactful worship song that emphasizes the importance of living a life of service and dedication to God. It highlights the significance of the sacrifice of Jesus and encourages the listener to follow his path and teachings.
Line by Line Meaning
You were the ultimate sacrifice
You gave everything up for me
Chastisement, final offering
You endured great punishment and gave yourself up completely
Last lamb highest price
You were the final sacrifice, and the most valuable one
You bought my guilt with your innocence
You paid the price for my wrongdoings
Sprung me out of the prison that i was caught in
You freed me from my past mistakes
Now what do i do with the life That you paid for?
I feel the weight of the sacrifice you made for me, and I am not sure how to proceed
Do i run my own way? Hoping my truth won't falter
Should I go my own way and hope that I don't lose sight of what is right?
Or start up the fire and climb on the alter
Or should I dedicate myself fully to you, with complete and total devotion?
I want to lay my life on down
I want to give up everything for you
I want to give my life away
I want to use my life in service to you
I want the love i have for you To shout through everything that i do
I want my love for you to be apparent in everything I say or do
I want to be a living sacrifice
I want to dedicate my life completely to you
Now i'm called to be your sacrifice Living fragrance, walking offering Spilling out jesus christ
I am called to be a living testament to your love, to spread your message with every step I take
My life's not my own I've got to turn in the keys Help me get rid of my junk
I must surrender my ego and any obstacles preventing me from fully committing myself to you
Contributed by Isabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.