Create in Me
Sonnie Badu Lyrics
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Hear my heart cry out
LORD, cast me not away from thy presence
Take not thy spirit from me, from me, from me
Create in me a clean heart
Oh, LORD, I come, I come, I come, I come
Create in me a clean heart
Oh, LORD, I come.
I come before you, dear LORD
Give ear to my heart cry out
Restore unto me the joy of salvation
And renew the right spirit
Within, Within, Within me
Create in me a clean heart
Oh, LORD, I come, I come, I come
Create in me a clean heart
Oh, LORD, I come.
LORD I come
Create in me a clean heart
Oh LORD, I come
I need you
Create in me a clean heart
Oh, LORD, I come.
Give me a clean heart
Oh, LORD, I come.
I need (I need you)
I want (I want you)
I lift (I lift my hands)
Call and Response:
I come to you
(I come to you)
Just as I am
(Just as I am)
Create in me
(Create in me)
Create
Create in me
The song "Create in Me" by Sonnie Badu is a heartfelt plea to God for forgiveness and renewal. The lyrics speak of the desire for a clean heart, which is achieved through the grace of God. The first verse sets the tone as the singer lifts his hands towards the Lord and cries out for His presence to not be taken away. He then goes on to implore God to create a clean heart in him, acknowledging that he cannot achieve this alone.
In the second verse, the singer approaches the Lord with a broken spirit and asks for restoration of the joy of salvation. He asks for the right spirit to be renewed within him, acknowledging that this is only possible through God's intervention. The chorus repeats the plea for a clean heart, with the singer declaring his willingness to come before the Lord and submit to His will.
The song's message is one of humility, surrender, and trust in God's mercy. It speaks to the human condition of sin and the desire for redemption. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, expressed with a sincerity that resonates with listeners. Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of faith and the hope that comes from seeking God's forgiveness and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
I lift my hand to you LORD
I raise my hands as a symbol of surrender to you, O Lord.
Hear my heart cry out
Listen to the deepest desires of my heart.
LORD, cast me not away from thy presence
Lord, do not push me away from your presence and favor.
Take not thy spirit from me, from me, from me
Do not take your Holy Spirit away from me as I seek your help.
Create in me a clean heart
Make my heart pure and free from any form of impurity.
Oh, LORD, I come, I come, I come, I come
Lord, I come before you repeatedly with a humble heart.
I come before you, dear LORD
I appear before you, O Lord.
Give ear to my heart cry out
Listen attentively to the voice of my heart as it cries out to you.
Restore unto me the joy of salvation
Bring back the feeling of joy and happiness that comes with salvation.
And renew the right spirit
Recreate in me the right spirit that identifies me as yours.
Within, Within, Within me
Deep down inside me.
I need you
I am in need of your help and assistance.
Give me a clean heart
Make my heart clean and pure.
I want (I want you)
I have a strong desire to have you and your presence with me.
I lift (I lift my hands)
I lift up my hands as a physical act of surrender to you.
Call and Response:
An exchange between the singer and the audience.
I come to you
I have come before you, O Lord.
(Just as I am)
Referring to the biblical phrase 'just as I am, without one plea'.
(Create in me)
A plea to the Lord to create a new heart in the singer.
Create
A direct call to the Lord to create a clean and pure heart.
Create in me
Prayer to the Lord for a new heart.
Writer(s): Sonnie Badu
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joyce Joe
on Baba Reprise
u inspure me sonni may GOD bless u
Obichi Charles
on Afro Praise 3
I love you Sonnie. May God increase your anointing
Pretty Seanana
on Worshipper's Cry
it is ministering to me
Grace Lekwuwa
on Baba Reprise
powerful lyrics...God bless
Kulay Choicee Tye
on Baba Reprise
Ur songs r inspiring Sonnie,
Amoita Clemence NCho
on Adonai
GOD BLESS YOU SONNIE BADU