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Please Don't Make Me Beg
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Aug 31, 2026 updated
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Amy Grant's song 'Don't Make Me Beg' explores the universal human longing for love, trust, and connection, while weaving in a plea for grace and compassion. The lyrics contrast personal vulnerability with the image of a street musician, and then draw a parallel to Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, asking the Father to let His sacrifice bring redemption. The song ultimately encourages listeners not to run from love, reflecting themes of surrender, faith, and God's love.
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When I opened up my heart
I thought I'd put that need to bed
Oh, please don't make me beg
Please don't make me beg
For your time and your attention
And the thoughts inside your head
Oh, please don't make me beg
Please don't make me beg
The meeting of our minds
The touching of our skin
We both have different ways
To let each other in
We want the same thing
To be loved
We need the same things
To have enough
We want the same thing
Someone to trust
We need the same things
Oh, please don't make me beg
Don't make me beg
There's a man down on the corner
Guitar case at his feet
Oh, please don't make him beg
Singing out his gladness
And doing it for free
Oh, please don't make him beg
It's such a simple choice
To share the things we have
He's got an angel voice
It's money that he lacks
We want the same thing
To be loved
We need the same things
To have enough
We want the same thing
Someone to trust
We want the same things
Oh, please don't make me beg
Don't make me beg
Said the Son to the Father
Must I drink from this cup
Mhm, please don't make me beg
Then let my death be their redemption
Every single one
Oh, please don't make me beg
That man changed everything
When He was lifted up
Can't you hear Him saying
"Just don't run from love"
We want the same things
To be loved
We need the same things
To have enough
We want the same thing
Someone to trust
We need the same things, oh
We want the same things
To be loved
We need the same things
To have enough
We want the same thing
Someone to trust
We need the same things
Please don't make me beg
Don't make me beg
Don't make me beg
Don't make me beg