Empty Me

I picked up a new CD last week - Chris Sligh. You might remember him from Season 6 of American Idol. He was voted off pretty early in the competition, but he had (has) a wonderful voice and went on to produce records. He is now a recording for a Christian label and has a top hit out right now entitled, "Empty Me". Its lyrics really resonated with me as I was listening to it this morning on my way to work. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did...

I've had just enough of the spotlight when it burns bright
To see how it gets in the blood.
And I've tasted my share of the sweet life and the wild ride
And found a little is not quite enough.

I know how I can stray
And how fast my heart could change.

Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with you.

I've seen just enough of the quick buys of the best lies
To know how prodigals can be drawn away.

I know how I can stray
And how fast my heart could change.

Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with you.

Cause everything is a lesser thing Compared to you, compared to you.
Cause everything is a lesser thing Compared to you.

So, I surrender all!

Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord empty me of me so I can be
Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with you.
Oh, filled with you.

Empty me.