CONTROL. (Somehow You want me.)

When we gather in the choir loft, we often sing songs of grand praise, but sometimes the most profound moments of worship come from quiet surrender. "Control (Somehow You Want Me)" is exactly that kind of piece. It speaks directly to the human habit of holding tightly to our own intentions and obsessions, gently guiding us to lay them all down. The lyrics remind us that while God does not need us to complete His work, He actively desires our hearts. That realization—that His love is a free, unearned gift—changes everything about how we approach Him.

The melody carries a deep sense of vulnerability, making it a moving choice for the Offertory or for moments of quiet reflection after Communion. As the voices build through the confession of "plans shattered and broken," the harmony shifts from a place of disappointment to one of deep trust. We are reminded that God has plans to redeem and restore us, standing both behind and before us in every season.

Singing this arrangement requires a choir to lean into the emotion of the words rather than just the notes. When the final refrain echoes the choice to "open my hands up and give You control," it invites the entire congregation to do the same. It is a prayer of letting go, offering our fragile lives to a God whose love is the only thing that is truly vital.