Backstory
This song tells the story of someone who’s been trying to steer life solo — chasing direction, burning out, and spinning in circles — until Jesus steps in and takes the wheel.
The lyric “Feels like I’m doin’ donuts in reverse” captures the chaos of trying to control your own path, while “He’s the go when I lose my drive” brings it full circle — showing that real movement only happens when He’s in charge.
Lyrics
Jesus, My Left, Right, Center
Written by Heather Platania
[Verse 1]
I was runnin’ on empty faith,
GPS of my own mistakes.
Every turn just led me lost again,
Dead-end prayers on a one-way bend.
Then grace pulled up with the high beams on,
Said, “Kid, you’ve been drivin’ too long.”
I said, “Feels like I’m doin’ donuts in reverse,”
He said, “Yeah — that’s what happens when you’re not lettin’ Me drive first.”
[Pre-Chorus]
Every time I drift off course,
He’s the calm inside the storm.
[Chorus]
He’s my left, right, center,
My fighter and my defender.
When I spin out, He takes the wheel—
Love’s the line that keeps me still.
Through the wild, through the weather,
My now, my forever.
Every mile, I remember—
Jesus, my left, right, center.
Jesus, my left, right, center.
[Verse 2]
I’ve been chased by fear and doubt,
But mercy knows the safest route.
When the world screams “choose a side,”
He walks the middle where truth resides.
I don’t need a traffic light—
He’s the go when I lose my drive.
Steerin’ me straight when I start to swerve,
Heart wide open on every curve.
[Pre-Chorus]
Every time I lose control,
He reminds me who owns my soul.
[Chorus]
He’s my left, right, center,
My fight and my defender.
When I spin out, He takes the wheel—
Love’s the line that keeps me still.
Through the wild, through the weather,
My now, my forever.
Every mile, I remember—
Jesus, my left, right, center.
Jesus, my left, right, center.
[Bridge]
From the valley to the skyline,
He’s the rhythm in my drive-line.
Faith ain’t a road — it’s a ride He owns,
And I’m buckled in His mercy zone.
Hands up, shoutin’ over the beat,
“You’re my reason, my route, my repeat!”
[Final Chorus]
He’s my left, right, center,
My fight and my defender.
When the dark tries to steal my light,
He’s the spark that reignites.
Through the wild, through the weather,
My now, my forever.
Every mile, I remember—
Jesus, my left, right, center.
Jesus, my left, right, center.
Yeah, every mile, I remember—
Jesus, my left, right, center.
*Demo uses AI-generated vocals and instrumentation for presentation purposes only. Lyrics and melody 100% written by me.