After initially signing a record deal at 18, Reeves toured heavily for years before coming off the road for an indefinite hiatus to focus on songwriting—her first love. Thinking her career as a recording artist was over, Reeves poured herself into writing songs for others, including Jesus Culture, Kari Jobe and Natalie Grant. Her songs received film and TV placement, and her vocals found their way onto select recordings, including a feature on Kirk Franklin’s BET Awards-nominated track, “My World Needs You,” also featuring Tasha Cobbs and Tamela Mann. In addition, she gradually cultivated a devoted following of more than 100,000 fans on YouTube who discovered her voice through a series of cover songs, garnering her nearly 20 million global views.
Broken Things
Sarah Reeves Lyrics
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Here at the alter of broken things
I'm finally throwing down this mirror of me
When I've done all I can do
And there's nothing left to prove
And I just need You
Completely
Dependent
Upon You
I'm totally
Completely
Dependent
Upon You
Here at the place of empty vessels
I'm pouring out this heart of selfish ambition
When there's no more options left
And I'm nothing but a mess
Well that's when You're the best
I'm totally
Completely
Dependent
Upon You
I'm totally
Completely
Dependent
Upon You
When there's no words left to say
And there's nothing left to pray
I just wait
Oh, I wait on You, Lord
I'm trusting in Your Word
Yeah, yeah
Oh
Cause You're totally completely faithful to me
Oh, yeah
You're totally completely faithful to me
The song Broken Things by Sarah Reeves talks about surrendering oneself to God when nothing else seems to work. The lyrics start with the singer standing at the altar of broken things where she throws down the mirror of herself. The phrase refers to the idea of self-reflection and self-evaluation. When she has done all she can do and there’s nothing left to prove, she seeks refuge in God's love. She acknowledges her dependence on God and how she needs Him in her life.
The second verse talks about the singer pouring out her heart of selfish ambition at the place of empty vessels. She opens up about being nothing but a mess and how God is always there for her in her time of need. The bridge talks about waiting on God when there are no more words left to say and nothing left to pray. The singer trusts in God's word and His faithfulness. The final words of the song reiterate how faithful God is to her.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea of surrendering oneself to God and having complete faith in Him, even when everything else seems to fail. It encourages listeners to trust in God's word and rely on Him in their lowest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Here at the alter of broken things
I am coming to a place where I acknowledge all of the things that are broken in my life.
I'm finally throwing down this mirror of me
I am letting go of my self-image and embracing who I truly am.
When I've done all I can do
When I have exhausted all my efforts.
And there's nothing left to prove
And there's nothing left to demonstrate or validate.
And I just need You
And I just need the support of a higher power to live life.
Here at the place of empty vessels
I recognize I have reached a moment of futility.
I'm pouring out this heart of selfish ambition
I'm confessing the negative feelings I have harbored inside, such as egotistical desires.
When there's no more options left
When no solutions or alternatives are available.
And I'm nothing but a mess
When I am a complete disaster.
Well that's when You're the best
This is when my reliance on a higher power is immutable.
When there's no words left to say
When I am out of words to articulate or express.
And there's nothing left to pray
When there's nothing else for me to petition or pleading with.
I just wait
I must wait patiently for guidance.
Oh, I wait on You, Lord
I am being patient, waiting for the support of a higher power.
I'm trusting in Your Word
I have faith in the divine teachings.
Cause You're totally completely faithful to me
Because I believe the higher power will always be with me and support me.
Oh, yeah
I am convinced of my beliefs.
You're totally completely faithful to me
I realize that a higher power will never abandon me.
Contributed by Jake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dove 14
I'm waiting on you Lord Jesus,my Saviour.I'm totally,completely dependent on you.I know you will come through for me!!
Cherwin Menor
2022 is a great Year
But Trials in life is not a joke 😢
I really need this song to boost my confidence and give me more strength 🥺
Please lord guide me 🥺
I pray That I will succeed and pass this challenges in life 🙏🏻
Lip LOCK
Always crying out to the most high
Sonserae Honaker
That is true our Father in heaven wants us to depend on him so he waits until we have nothing left so we can put our trust in him
Liz Scott
I miss this version of Sarah
Richard Meras
Ryan i just want to say thank you Sara you are a good woman and deserve to be loved you are great woman and friend
Param Jeet
My love my faithful love true love my jesus
Estela Flores
need jesus in my life
Derrick Bright
Promise no more cuzzing my ur mom and grandmother and everyone happy ... amen....smile Gods amazing in all ways amen
Rangpeu Heile
jesus my savior protect our Family