Out of My Hands

Mike Donehey, Jars of Clay

About Out of My Hands

"Out of My Hands" is a song by Christian rock act Jars of Clay that appears on their 2010-released album, The Shelter. The song, which was the first radio single released in support of the album, features vocal contributions from Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North and Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer. The single peaked at No. 27 on Billboard's Christian Songs chart on September 25, 2010. "Out of My Hands" was co-written by two members of the band's touring ensemble, Gabe Ruschival and Jeremy Lutito.  


Year:
2010
4:13
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I wasted a rescue
Abandoned the mission
I've failed by my own hand
And watched it all go wrong
You said You could save me
That I couldn't save myself
You said that You loved me
No matter what I've done

When the light is gone
And life is just a dare we take
Still the fight goes on
To give my heart away

And it's out of my hands
It was from the start
In light of what You've done for me
In light of what You've done for me
You lifted my head
Set me apart
In light of what You've done for me
This is what You've done for me
It's out of my hands (out of my hands)

You grow where the light is
Like trees in the highlands
We're bent by our own plans
To keep us in the dark

And I act like an orphan
Forget that You found me
But You came like a whisper
And saved me with a spark

When the light is gone
And life is just a dare we take
Still the fight goes on and on
To give my heart away

And it's out of my hands (out of my hands)
It was from the start (was from the start)
In light of what You've done for me (no matter what you've done)
In light of what You've done for me (no matter what you've done)
You lifted my head (lifted my head)
Set me apart (set me apart)
In light of what You've done for me (light of what you've done)
This is what You've done for me (this is what you've done)
It's out of my hands (out of my hands)
It's out of my hands (out of my hands)

There's nothing in the world that I can offer
Nothing in the world that I can stand apart
Apart from You
Apart from You
There's nothing in my life
Nothing in my life that You haven't given to me

It's out of my hands
It was from the start
In light of what You've done
In light of what You've done
You lifted my head (lifted my head)
Set me apart (you set me apart)
In light of what You've done (light of what you've done)
In light of what You've done for me

Oh, it's out of my hands (it's out of my hands)
It was from the start (was from the start)
In light of what You've done for me (light of what you've done)
In light of what You've done for me (light of what you've done)
You lifted my head (lifted my head)
Set me apart (set me apart)
In light of what You've done for me (light of what you've done)
This is what You've done for me (this is what you've done)

It's out of my hands (out of my hands)
It's out of my hands
Everything I have, Lord (out of my hands)
Everything I have
It's out of my hands (out of my hands)
It's out of my hands

Oh, it's out of my hands

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Jars of Clay

Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois. more »

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Written by: DAN HASELTINE, GABE RUSCHIVAL, JEREMY LUTITO, MATT ODMARK, STEPHEN DANIEL MASON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Album Facts
"Out of My Hands" is a track from the album, "Good Monsters" by Jars of Clay, which was released on September 5th, 2006.
Chart Performance
Although the album made it to the 58th spot on the Billboard 200, there is no specific charting information recorded for the individual song, "Out of My Hands."
Lyrics & Themes
The song is characterized by its introspective lyrics. The band often addresses spirituality in their music, which can be seen in this song.
Production & Writing Credits
Like the majority of Jars of Clay's music, "Out of My Hands" was written by band members Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, and Matt Odmark.
Genre Classification
Jars of Clay is generally labeled as a Christian Rock band, but "Out Of My Hands", like many of their songs, blends elements of pop, folk-rock, and alt-rock.
Live Performances
The song has been frequently performed in live concerts, and is considered a fan-favorite due to the heartfelt and authentic emotions it conveys.
Music Video
There isn't an official music video for "Out Of My Hands," however, the song can be heard on numerous streaming platforms.
Album Success
"Good Monsters," which features "Out of My Hands", is often considered a high point in the band's career and is their highest-charting album to date.
Other Artists' Involvement
The album "Good Monsters" featured several guest artists, but "Out Of My Hands" is mainly performed by the four Jars of Clay band members.
Critical Reception
While there isn't specific information regarding critical reaction to "Out Of My Hands," the album "Good Monsters" received positive reviews from critics for its creative risk-taking and deeply emotional songwriting. This appreciation likely extends to "Out Of My Hands."
Band's Input
The band has referred to the whole album "Good Monsters", including the song "Out of My Hands", as "the most aggressive, anthemic, and 'risky' project to date.”

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