Story Behind The Song

Things didn't happen the way I expected them to happen. I was disappointed and frustrated. Kind of a temper tantrum, I suppose...!

Song Description

The singer is frustrated because God isn't allowing things to happen as the singer had planned. By the end of the song, the singer says, okay, God, You take care of it.

Lyrics

I don't like being out of control
This is my world, I wanna rule
Look, I'm the smart one, I know what is best
and I'm getting really mad 'cause You're making me a fool

I don't think it's fair, You're getting in my way
and now what You're doing just doesn't make sense
I thought I'd outguessed Ya, now you're throwing me a curve
I don't know what You're up to and I'm getting pretty tense

(Chorus)
Forcing the issue, I just can't force the issue
I'd love to control it but I just can't
Pushing it, pushing it, hoping I could mold it
Just the way that I'd planned
But You forced the issue right out of my hands.

Lord, I'm sick of it, can't I get my way
Pressure's getting to me, what do people expect?
I can't seem to please 'em, You know they tick me off
Lord, what can you do with an emotional wreck
Somewhere inside of me I know You're in charge
That's why I'm complaining just as much as I do
Somehow it's gotta come down to the wire
to get me to the point to say I'm counting on You

(Chorus)

I've heard about the "yes, no, wait" kinda thing
I've heard about letting go and just letting God
I've heard about faith and I've been on my knees
and I've heard the way You fix things can be pretty odd

I know I can trust Your heart and Your love
I know You can move mountains with a touch of Your hand
I know You're all powerful and You're all that
And I know I'm only human - that's the part I can't stand (yeah)

(Chorus)

Forcing the issue, I just can't force the issue
I'll let You control it 'cause I just can't
Here, You take it, I don't want to hold it
Do it the way that You planned
I'll force the issue right into Your hands.

copyright 2003 Kristi Paddock