Lyrics of
Jesus, Take the Wheel

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 ... nd the idea of surrendering control in times of despair. See more [+]

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