Control (Somehow You want me)

"Control (Somehow You Want Me)" is a deeply moving contemporary piece about surrender and divine grace. Originally by Tenth Avenue North, this choral arrangement brings its intimate, conversational message into the choir loft. The lyrics speak directly to the human struggle of holding tightly to our own plans and ambitions. It contrasts our shattered intentions with the overwhelming realization that God does not need us, yet still wants us and calls us His children.

The musical arrangement mirrors this journey of letting go. It opens with a gentle, echoing call-and-response between the men and women, building a quiet sense of personal prayer. As the song reaches the chorus, it blossoms into full four-part harmony, lifting the central message of freedom. Choirs often use this piece during moments of deep reflection, thanksgiving, or after Communion, when the congregation is invited to release their anxieties. Singing "take my hands off of my life" becomes a powerful, shared act of faith, reminding everyone present that true peace is found in giving God control.