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Vessel
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Jul 31, 2026 updated
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Rhett Walker's song "Vessel" is a Christian rock anthem that speaks to the struggle of finding truth and the temptation to give up when life gets hard. The lyrics use the metaphor of a cracked vessel and a ship in a storm to describe feelings of brokenness and hopelessness. In the midst of this, the song delivers a message of reassurance, reminding the listener that they belong to God, who is present and strong. It encourages pushing through difficult times and trusting in God's care, even when memories and past failures weigh heavily.
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The hardest part of finding truth
Is not turning around but pushing through, to go
And it all looks greener on the other side
Till you're climbing the fence and you realize it's gone, all is gone
Can't you see you belong to me?
There's a crack in this vessel, the fabric is torn
And the ship is staring down, the barrel of the storm
Can't you see you belong to me?
And the long black sea that you're sailing through
With no hope nor peace to hold onto
When winter shoots through the warmer days
And all is lost in a stormy haze
You know, oh, you know, can't you see you belong to me?
There's a crack in this vessel, the fabric is torn
And the ship is staring down, the barrel of the storm
When you're drowning in this water with no place left to go
Can't you see that you belong to me?
When you're trapped in your yesterdays
Memories start to come into play
Oh remember, I am here and I know them all
I've paid the price for I am strong
Can't you see you belong to me?