The song "Surrender" by Joy Williams is a heartfelt expression of the journey towards surrendering oneself to God's love and letting go of the fears and insecurities that keep us from fully embracing it. The lyrics convey the idea of hiding parts of our heart and mind, like buried treasure, from God's light. These hidden parts represent the things we are afraid to bring forth and show to God. The song describes the internal struggle to keep these hidden aspects of ourselves away from God, but also acknowledges the unconditional love and acceptance that God offers. The chorus emphasizes the act of surrendering everything that was held as precious and keeping away from God, as a response to His love and grace. As the song progresses, it reveals a transformation taking place within the narrator. They experience a powerful change as they begin to feel God's love and are called to surrender to it. The lyrics highlight the newfound freedom in letting go and not hiding anymore, as they are compelled to find answers and fully embrace the love that God offers. The bridge of the song emphasizes the realization that God's love is everything the narrator needs and that it illuminates their life. They express their inability to hold back these hidden parts any longer and fully surrender to God, giving everything they had kept inside. In the end, the song celebrates the act of surrendering to God's love wholeheartedly. The narrator acknowledges that God has given His love and opens up His heart unselfishly, and in return, they want to do the same. The song concludes with the repeated affirmation of giving everything up for God and surrendering it all, expressing the desire to fully embrace God's love and let go of all that was being held back.
