Hesitation
Stacie Orrico Lyrics


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Why do you spend all your time
Watching life pass you by; Hanging on to your pride
All that you can anticipate
Hoping all your mistakes will somehow fade away
What are you to do with this
It's either hit or miss
You know the answer now; Come on, give your heart away
I know you hurt inside; I know the reason why
Don't wait a moment; Come on and give you heart away

Why the hesitation
God is ever waiting
Gotta' stop procrastinating; Can you feel me
Why the hesitation; You can pick your destination
And the risk is so worth taking; Can you hear me

Your heart will never be the same
Giving up drama's days; Letting go uneasy ways
When will you ever realize
Letting go all your lies; All the pain will subside
What are you gonna' do with this
It's either hit or miss
You know the answer now; Come on, give your heart away
I know you hurt inside; I know the reason why
Don't wait a moment; Come on and give you heart away

Why the hesitation God is ever waiting
Gotta' stop procrastinating; Can you feel me
Why the hesitation; You can pick your destination
And the risk is so worth taking; Can you hear me
And the risk is so worth taking; Can you hear me

(Did you know) it's too easy
(So why'd you say) You're too busy
You know you need Him
Come on give your heart away
(Let you know) Why you waiting
(You're wasting time) Hesitating
You know you need Him
Are you ready to believe

Why the hesitation When God is ever waiting
Gotta' stop procrastinating; Can you feel me
Why the hesitation; You can pick your destination
And the risk is so worth taking; Can you hear me
And the risk is so worth taking; Can you hear me
What you need, what you need
What you want, what you want
What you want, what you want
(What you need is something genuine)
What you want, what you want
I'm just wondering, Why

Why the hesitation When God is ever waiting
Gotta' stop procrastinating; Can you feel me




Why the hesitation; You can pick your destination
And the risk is so worth taking; Can you hear me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hesitation" by Stacie Orrico are about taking risks and giving yourself fully to something or someone, without holding onto the fear of making mistakes or being hurt. The singer urges the listener to stop hesitating and to give their heart away to someone or something that is worth the risk. She acknowledges that it can be difficult to let go of pride and past mistakes, but assures the listener that if they do take the plunge, their heart will never be the same.


The repetition of the phrase "Why the hesitation" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's frustration with the listener's reluctance to take action, and her determination to help them overcome their fears. The lyrics also suggest a spiritual component, with references to God waiting and the importance of belief.


Overall, the song encourages listeners to take risks, to not be afraid of making mistakes and to trust in something greater than themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Why do you spend all your time
Questioning why you waste your time


Watching life pass you by; Hanging on to your pride
Not living life fully and clinging to pride


All that you can anticipate
Anticipating the worst


Hoping all your mistakes will somehow fade away
Wishing to forget past mistakes


What are you to do with this
Wondering what action to take


It's either hit or miss
It can either work out well or not


You know the answer now; Come on, give your heart away
Knowing what decision to make and taking a leap of faith


I know you hurt inside; I know the reason why
Acknowledging someone's pain and understanding why


Don't wait a moment; Come on and give you heart away
Urging someone to take action and give their heart away


Why the hesitation
Questioning why someone is hesitant


God is ever waiting
Reminding someone that God is always there for them


Gotta' stop procrastinating; Can you feel me
Encouraging someone to stop procrastinating and take action


You can pick your destination
Having the power to choose your path


And the risk is so worth taking
Assuring someone that the risk is worth it in the end


Your heart will never be the same
Your heart will transform in a positive way


Giving up drama's days; Letting go uneasy ways
Letting go of negativity and drama


When will you ever realize
Questioning when someone will finally understand something


Letting go all your lies; All the pain will subside
If you let go of the lies, the pain will go away too


What are you gonna' do with this
Asking what someone will do with the truth


And the risk is so worth taking
Restating that the risk is worth taking


You know the answer now; Come on, give your heart away
Reaffirming that the decision has been made and urging action


Don't wait a moment; Come on and give you heart away
Repeating the earlier encouragement to act


Did you know it's too easy
Surprising someone with the ease of a decision


So why'd you say You're too busy
Questioning why someone claimed to be too busy


You know you need Him
Reminding someone that they need God


I'm just wondering, Why
Reiterating curiosity about the hesitation


Are you ready to believe
Asking if someone is ready to have faith




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing

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Comments from YouTube:

Karol Campos

Whoever disliked this is hesitating 😉

Maegan Joseph

This takes me so far back, I'm starting to date myself honestly.😭. I miss the 90s and wish I grew up in the 80s.

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