It's the thing I lack most and it puts me in a bind

The wise possess it, it brings them peace of mind

Down in my soul, I need self-control

Without it my mouth says terrible things

Without it my hands work selfishness

When it's lacking so do those that we love most

Without it nobody wins, but everyone knows

Down in our soul, we need self-control



(BRIDGE)

In my younger days, I didn't understand

Surrendering myself was part of the plan

Without giving it over, we can't receive

All there is, all He has, for you and for me

We need self-control



It's the way of the Spirit and everyone knows

That revealing moment when it all seems to flow

Ain't none of us have enough, but everyone sees

That without it we steadily move

From need to greed,

Down in our souls we know we need self-control