Steady My Heart – English Lyrics

• By: Kari Jobe
• Album: 2012 Sparrow Records

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a meaningful linguistic journey with Kari Jobe's "Steady My Heart." This heartfelt Christian pop song, rich with relatable emotions and simple yet profound English lyrics, offers an excellent opportunity to learn vocabulary related to faith, emotions, and resilience. Its clear enunciation and accessible themes make it special for language learners, providing a melodic way to grasp expressions of comfort and trust in challenging times.

[English]

♪♪♪

♪ WISH IT COULD BE EASY ♪

♪ WHY IS LIFE SO MESSY? ♪

♪ WHY IS PAIN A PART OF US? ♪

♪ THERE ARE DAYS I FEEL LIKE ♪

♪ NOTHING EVER GOES RIGHT ♪

♪ SOMETIMES IT JUST HURTS SO MUCH ♪

♪ BUT YOU'RE HERE ♪

♪ YOU'RE REAL ♪

♪ I KNOW I CAN TRUST YOU ♪

♪ EVEN WHEN IT HURTS ♪

♪ EVEN WHEN IT'S HARD ♪

♪ EVEN WHEN IT ALL JUST FALLS APART ♪

♪ I WILL RUN TO YOU ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I KNOW THAT YOU ARE ♪

♪ LOVER OF MY SOUL ♪

♪ HEALER OF MY SCARS ♪

♪ YOU STEADY MY HEART ♪

♪ YOU STEADY MY HEART ♪

♪ I'M NOT GONNA WORRY ♪

♪ I KNOW THAT YOU'VE GOT ME ♪

♪ RIGHT INSIDE THE PALM OF YOUR HAND ♪

♪ EACH AND EVERY MOMENT ♪

♪ WHAT'S GOOD AND WHAT GETS BROKEN ♪

♪ HAPPENS JUST THE WAY YOU PLAN ♪

♪ YOU ARE HERE ♪

♪ YOU'RE REAL ♪

♪ I KNOW I CAN TRUST YOU ♪

♪ EVEN WHEN IT HURTS ♪

♪ EVEN WHEN IT'S HARD ♪

♪ EVEN WHEN IT ALL JUST FALLS APART ♪

♪ I WILL RUN TO YOU ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I KNOW THAT YOU ARE ♪

♪ LOVER OF MY SOUL ♪

♪ HEALER OF MY SCARS ♪

♪ YOU STEADY MY HEART ♪

♪ YOU STEADY MY HEART ♪

♪ AND I WILL RUN TO YOU ♪

♪ AND FIND REFUGE IN YOUR ARMS ♪

♪ AND I WILL SING TO YOU ♪

♪ 'CAUSE OF EVERYTHING YOU ARE ♪

♪ YOU STEADY MY HEART ♪

♪ YOU STEADY MY HEART ♪

♪ EVEN WHEN IT HURTS ♪

♪ EVEN WHEN IT'S HARD ♪

♪ EVEN WHEN IT ALL JUST FALLS APART ♪

♪ I WILL RUN TO YOU ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I KNOW THAT YOU ARE ♪

♪ LOVER OF MY SOUL ♪

♪ HEALER OF MY SCARS ♪

♪ YOU STEADY MY HEART ♪

♪ YOU STEADY MY HEART ♪

♪ I'M NOT GONNA WORRY ♪

♪ I KNOW THAT YOU'VE GOT ME ♪

♪ RIGHT INSIDE THE PALM OF YOUR HAND ♪

♪♪♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
easy /ˈiːzi/ A1	adjective - achieved without great effort; presenting no difficulties.
messy /ˈmesi/ B1	adjective - untidy or disordered.
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.
days /deɪz/ A1	noun - each of the twenty-four-hour periods, reckoned from one midnight to the next, corresponding to a rotation of the earth.
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - morally good, justified, or acceptable.
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - cause physical pain or injury to.
real /ˈriːəl/ A2	adjective - actually existing or occurring; not imagined or pretended.
trust /trʌst/ B1	verb - believe in the reliability, truth, or ability of.
hard /hɑːrd/ A2	adjective - solid, firm, and rigid; not easily broken, bent, or pierced. adjective - difficult to do or accomplish; requiring effort.
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - move at a speed faster than a walk.
lover /ˈlʌvər/ B1	noun - a person who loves someone.
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.
healer /ˈhiːlər/ B2	noun - a person who heals people.
scars /skɑːrz/ B2	noun - a mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not completely healed and fibrous connective tissue has developed.
steady /ˈstedi/ B2	verb - make or become steady.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation. In vertebrates there may be up to four chambers (as in humans), with two atria and two ventricles. noun - The center of emotion, especially love or compassion
worry /ˈwɜːri/ B1	verb - give way to anxiety or unease; allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles.
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb.
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ A2	noun - a very brief period of time.
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - to be desired or approved of.
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - having been fractured or damaged and no longer in one piece or in working order.
plan /plæn/ A2	verb - decide on and arrange in advance.
refuge /ˈrefjuːdʒ/ B2	noun - shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.
arms /ɑːrmz/ A1	noun - each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand.
sing /sɪŋ/ A1	verb - make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune.

Key Grammar Structures

• even when it hurts

  ➔ Use of 'even when' to introduce a concessive clause expressing contrast or unexpected circumstances.

  ➔ The phrase 'even when' introduces a clause that shows contrast or unexpected situations, emphasizing resilience or trust despite difficulties.

• trust you

  ➔ Use of the verb 'trust' followed directly by the object pronoun 'you' to express confidence or reliance.

  ➔ The verb 'trust' followed by 'you' indicates believing in someone's reliability or integrity.

• fall apart

  ➔ Phrasal verb 'fall apart' used to describe something breaking into pieces or failure.

  ➔ The phrase 'fall apart' illustrates the idea of breaking into pieces or failing under pressure.

• run to you

  ➔ Use of 'run to' in the context of seeking comfort or refuge from someone.

  ➔ The phrase 'run to' signifies seeking solace or refuge from someone when facing difficulties.

• fall apart

  ➔ Use of the phrasal verb 'fall apart' to describe disintegration or failure.

  ➔ The phrase 'fall apart' expresses the concept of breaking down or failing completely, often under stress or pressure.

• steady my heart

  ➔ Use of the verb 'steady' (transitive) with the object 'my heart' to express stabilizing or calming one's feelings.

  ➔ The phrase 'steady my heart' conveys the idea of calming or stabilizing emotional or inner turmoil.