Francesca Battistelli, “Be Born in Me”

Contemporary Christian singer Francesca Battistelli isn’t exactly known for singing the poignant ballad – her #1 hits are all uptempo tracks that sing of a wry outlook on life inspired by God – but on Be Born In Me, a track off the Music Inspired by “The Story” compilation that features stars like Chris Tomlin, Mac Powell of Third Day, and Mandisa, she communicates the immense trust in God that Mary must have relied on when she was called to be the mother of Jesus.

This Christmas, Be Born In Me takes on a special significance as it highlights the emotions that every woman experiences as she struggles with a future destined to change with her becoming a mother. It is moving and poignant, inspiring and beautiful. This is arguably Battistelli’s finest ballad to date, and certainly one of the best, if somewhat unintended, Christmas ballads of 2011.

BE BORN IN ME
Francesca Battistelli

Everything inside me cries for order
Everything inside me wants to hide
Is this shadow an angel or a warrior?
If God is pleased with me, why I am I so terrified?
Someone tell me I am only dreaming
Somehow help me see with Heaven’s eyes
And before my head agrees
My heart is on its knees
Holy is He
Blessed am I

Be born in me, be born in me
Trembling heart, somehow I believe that You chose me
I’ll hold you in the beginning, You will hold me in the end
Every moment in the middle, make my heart your Bethlehem
Be born in me

All this time we’ve waited for the promise
All this time You’ve waited for my arms
Did You wrap yourself inside the unexpected
So we might know that Love would go that far?

Be born in me, be born in me
Trembling heart, somehow I believe that You chose me
I’ll hold you in the beginning, You will hold me in the end
Every moment in the middle, make my heart your Bethlehem
Be born in me

I am not brave
I’ll never be
The only thing my heart can offer is a vacancy
I’m just a girl
Nothing more
But I am willing, I am Yours

Be born in me, be born in me
I’ll hold you in the beginning, You will hold me in the end
Every moment in the middle, make my heart your Bethlehem
Be born in me

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