Jesus Take the Wheel is a song by Carrie Underwood that was written by Brett James, Hillary Lindsey, and Gordie Sampson. It tells the story of a young mother who is driving home for Christmas with her baby in the backseat. As she drives on slippery and dangerous roads, she loses control of the car. In her moment of panic, she asks Jesus to take control, symbolizing her plea for help and guidance. The song deals with themes of faith, redemption, a ... See more [+] nd the idea of surrendering control in times of despair.
She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati On a snow white Christmas Eve Going home to see her Mama and her Daddy With the baby in the backseat Fifty miles to go and she was running low, on faith and gasoline It'd been a long hard year She had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attention She was going way too fast And before she knew it she was spinning On a thin black sheet of glass She saw both their lives flash before her eyes She didn't even have time to cry She was so scared, she threw her hands up in the air
Jesus take the wheel Take it from my hands Cause I can't do this on my own I'm letting go So give me one more chance Save me from this road I'm on Jesus take the wheel
It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder And the car came to a stop She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat Sleeping like a rock And for the first time in a long time She bowed her head to pray She said I'm sorry for the way, I've been living my life I know I've got to change, so from now on tonight
Jesus take the wheel Take it from my hands Cause I can't do this on my own I'm letting go Just give me one more chance Save me from this road I'm on Oh Jesus take the wheel Ohh I'm letting go So give me one more chance Save me from this road I'm on From this road I'm on Jesus take the wheel Oh, take it, take it from me Oh whaaaa ooooh......