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Unraveling
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Jul 5, 2026 updated
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Cory Asbury's song 'Unraveling' is a raw and honest prayer about emotional exhaustion and the desire to feel again. The lyrics describe someone who has been hiding pain behind a smile, feeling numb and overwhelmed. The singer asks God to 'unravel' him, allowing him to bleed and truly feel, even if it hurts. It's a cry for authenticity and healing, acknowledging that pretending to be fine is no longer sustainable. The song ends with a declaration of happiness in the midst of brokenness, suggesting that true joy comes from being real before God.
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I'm coming apart at the seams
And everyone's pulling at me
And I am unraveling
This smile isn't quite what it seems
But it does well to hide what's beneath
Where the pressure is staggering
In the unraveling
Father unravel me
When I can't feel a thing
Have mercy and let me bleed
I know it's dumb
But I have been numb
For way too long
And oh, oh, oh
And oh, oh, oh, oh
So goodbye now, yellow brick road
Thanks a lot what I need is back home
So homeward I'm traveling
And in the unraveling
Father unravel me
When I can't feel a thing
Have mercy and let me bleed
I know it's dumb
But I have been numb
For way too long
And oh, oh, oh
And oh, oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna be alone anymore
I don't wanna survive anymore
And I wanna feel, unravel me
Yeah
I'm coming apart at the seams
It's worse than I thought it would be
But I've never been happier