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I Got You
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Aug 14, 2026 updated
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Tasha Layton's song "I Got You" is a contemporary Christian pop track about releasing the pressure to be perfect and finding rest in God's care. The lyrics describe feeling overwhelmed, exhausted from trying to meet everyone's expectations, and losing oneself in the process. The singer admits to leaning on her own strength instead of God's, but finds comfort in the assurance that God says "I got you." The song emphasizes God's goodness and kindness, and the peace that comes from surrendering control. It encourages listeners to let go and let God lead, trusting that He holds them through difficult seasons.
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Why have I been so concerned with my perfection
Truth is I don't wanna see my own reflection
All these pieces are so hard to hold together
Am I the only one feeling what I'm feelin'
My vision's blurry and I cannot see the reason
Why my heart would leave me hangin' in this season
When I'm playing strong you cannot meet me in my weakness
Am I the only one feelin' what I'm feelin'
Running around
Feeling so down
Trying to be everything to
Everyone else
Losing myself
When it feels like work
When my heart aches
I go easy on myself
When I hear you say
I got you, I got you
You've been so good
You've been so kind
If it all goes wrong
I got one thing right
I got you, I got you
I rub my eyes cuz I am trying to find a reason
Why nothing changes and I'm stuck in this season
I guess it's where I let go and I let you lead me
Am I the only one feelin' what I'm feelin'
Running around
Feeling so down
Trying to be everything to
Everyone else
Losing myself
When it feels like work
When my heart aches
I go easy on myself
When I hear you say
I got you, I got you
You've been so good
You've been so kind
If it all goes wrong
I got one thing right
I got you, I got you
When my heart deceives me
I know what is true
I've been leaning on me
I should be leaning on you
When it feels like work
When my heart aches
I go easy on myself
When I hear you say
I got you, I got you
You've been so good
You've been so kind
If it all goes wrong
I got one thing right
I got you, I got you