Choose You This Day

Song Meaning

The lyrics present a raw, intimate plea for spiritual commitment, framed by a direct quote about choosing allegiance. The narrator grapples with the difficulty of surrendering their will, acknowledging the internal conflict between worldly desires and divine devotion. It’s a candid confession of struggle, not a triumphant declaration. The central tension lies in the desire to fully commit to a higher power versus the ingrained human tendency towards pride and self-interest. The narrator explicitly states, "But to die to myself isn't easy," highlighting the painful process of shedding ego and worldly attachments. This internal battle is ongoing, as evidenced by the repeated question, "How long, oh, Lord, Will I bring You a heart / That's not broken of all the pride?" The repeated refrain, "Make me a holy man / I want to know You," acts as both a goal and a desperate cry for transformation. The imagery of being "filled with hunger" for the divine, so as to "no longer / Desire all the things I see," is a powerful metaphor for redirecting focus and appetite. This hunger is not for earthly possessions but for spiritual fulfillment, a desire that requires cleansing of "stubbornness." What makes these lyrics resonate is their unflinching honesty about the arduous nature of faith. The narrator doesn't pretend to have achieved perfect devotion but instead lays bare the daily, even moment-to-moment, effort required. The plea is for strength and transformation, recognizing that the desire for the divine is present "Deep in my heart," yet the "heart of mine wanders so easily."