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
About This Song
"Empty Me" is a deeply introspective Christian rock ballad where Chris Sligh confronts the seductive allure of fame and worldly success, drawing from his own experience as an American Idol contestant who tasted the spotlight's intoxicating power. The song's central theme revolves around spiritual surrender-the painful but necessary process of letting go of ego, pride, and selfish ambition to make room for divine purpose. Musically, it features a contemplative rock arrangement that builds from vulnerable verses to a soaring, anthemic chorus that emphasizes the paradox of finding fulfillment through emptying oneself. The lyrics reveal an honest struggle with human nature's tendency toward self-centeredness, while the repeated plea to be "filled with You" transforms personal confession into universal worship. What makes this song distinctive is its raw authenticity about the spiritual dangers of success, offering a counter-narrative to typical rock themes of self-aggrandizement.
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