Irene
TobyMac Lyrics

Hush little baby baby don't you cry
Don't worry or be upset, little baby

Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby
Your father is going to sing you a soothing song to help you fall asleep

Everything's gonna be alright
Don't worry, everything will be okay

The Lord's gonna answer your prayer tonight
God will respond to your request this very evening

Last night you had a dream you was the homecoming queen
You dreamt that you were royalty at a school reunion

Today you're 18, happy birthday Irene
Today is your 18th birthday, Irene. Congratulations!

Quit school you had to drop out to raise your little child
You had to leave your education to take care of your young child

Doesn't seem to be anyone around
There doesn't appear to be anyone to help you

You got to reach up to touch rock bottom
You have hit an all-time low and you must struggle to pick yourself up

The powers that be keep you downtrodden
The authorities in charge have kept you oppressed and defeated

Daughter of Zion, I heard your prayer
God has listened to your plea, O woman of Jerusalem

Just cast your cares and please beware of snakes
Let go of your worries and be cautious of those who seem phony

They come in all shapes and sizes
Deceptive people can appear in many different forms

Tempt you, put scales on your eyelids
They will try to lure you into temptation and blind you to the truth

Don't waste your sorrows
Don't squander your pain

They'll give you strength for tomorrow
Your sadness can provide the resilience needed for future challenges

Your Calvary's about to come so
Your retribution or salvation is approaching rapidly

Keep your head up, don't you ever let up
Stay optimistic and keep persevering

This storm will pass you be ready for the next one
Your current difficulties will subside, but be prepared for future troubles

Hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your
O young woman under an abundance of stress

Shoulders
burden

Don't say that it's over
Don't think that your situation is hopeless

I heard your prayers, just cast your cares
God has attended to your entreaties, release your worries to Him

And I'll be there so don't you fear
Furthermore, He will always be present with you, so don't be frightened

Irene I carried you when you was too weak to walk
I sustained you, Irene, when you were too feeble to move

I took to you when you gave your heart to God
I embraced you when you dedicated your soul to the Lord

Faithful and true, that's what I'll always be to you
I will always remain loyal and steadfast to you

Believe in you, believe in Me
Have faith in yourself through faith in God

And these mountains have to move,
Your difficulties will have to be overcome

You have dreams and aspirations
You have ambition and goals

I knew you before creation
God knew you before the beginning of the universe

Your foundation's solid
Your root is stable

I will give you a palace, restore your soul
I will give you a residence and revive your spirit

You'll be up for any challenge
You will be able to meet any challenge that may arise

Many storms are on the way better sharpen your faith
More difficulties are forthcoming, strengthen your belief system

Count the cost, take up your cross
Acknowledge the price, adopt your mission

And wear it every day
And carry it with you always

Rest in Me and I will give you strength
Relax in God's care, and He will bolster your power

Blessed is she, Irene who seeks my face
Joyful is she, Irene, who inquires after My countenance