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Be Still
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Jul 26, 2026 updated
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Audrey Assad's 'Be Still' is a song about anxiety, exhaustion, and the struggle to trust God in the midst of fear. The lyrics describe feeling overwhelmed, like walking on a wire, and the tension between wanting to run and being too tired to keep going. The repeated plea to 'be still' reflects a desire for God's calming presence and peace. The song connects to the biblical idea of being still and knowing God, offering hope for those in distress.
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Heart in my throat and my body on fire
High over the ground walking on a wire
Hands held tight around all I desire
Calling your name but I'm scared I won't find you
Would you hold, would you hold, would you reach out and hold me?
'Cause I'm out on a limb learning how to keep going
Do you know, do you know, do you know what is coming?
I'm afraid to be still and too tired to keep running
Would you show, would you show, would you reach out and show me?
'Cause I'm losing my mind and I'm leaving my body
Do you know, do you know, do you know where we're going?
I'm afraid to be still and too tired to keep running
I'm afraid to be still and too tired to keep running
I'm afraid to be still and too tired to keep running
I'm afraid to be still and too tired to keep running
Be still
Be still
Oh be still (when my body's on fire)
Oh be still (when I'm out on a wire)
Be still (when I'm scared I won't find you)
Be still (when my body's on fire)
Oh be still