“i can”
by jade lundgren

Listen to Jade Lundgren’s debut album, featuring “Come to Life”
and many more uplifting songs.

A few words from jade

The song “I Can” was born during a time when I was discovering my strength—both physically and spiritually. I found my way to an incredible gym that was teaching me how to lift and find my inner athlete (which we all have in us!). The gym’s theme, inspired by Philippians 4:13, was “I can”— “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

During a writing session with former Emerging Sound interns, Sarah Hodges (Ward) and Allison Grokowsky (Kai), we decided to write a pop song, and the theme “I Can” felt like the perfect fit. Sometimes, we all need a simple reminder: through Christ, we can face life’s battles because He empowers us.

I envision this song as a source of encouragement for anyone facing difficulties, a reminder that God is their strength.

i can chord charts

"I Can" Chord Chart, Lead Sheet & Nashville Number Sheet for "I Can" from Jade Lundgren's self titled album. Other charts are .pdf downloads.

come to life lyrics

Verse 1
There is peace in your trouble
There is help for your need
There is hope in every moment
There is a Friend who will not leave

Verse 2
There’s a hand who will hold you
There’s a light that can guide.
There’s a joy that covers sorrows
There’s a power when you can’t fight

Chorus 1
Look above, Lift your eyes
See the cross of Jesus Christ!
There His love was opened wide!
Come on home, come on home, come to life!

Verse 3
He is freedom for the captives
He’s the price we could not pay
He has made the way to Heaven
He has overcome the grave!

Chorus 2
Look above lift your eyes
See the cross of Jesus Christ!
There His love was opened wide!
Come on home, come on home
Come to life!

Bridge 1
Come to Jesus, no more waiting!
Leave your burdens, leave your fear!
Come to Jesus, no more waiting!
Grace and mercy meet you here!

Bridge 2
Come to Jesus, no more waiting!
Leave your burdens, leave your fear!
Come to Jesus, no more waiting!
Grace and mercy meet you here!

Chorus 3
Look above, Lift your eyes
See the cross of Jesus Christ!
There His love was opened wide!
Come on home, come on home, come to life!
Come on home, come on home, come to life!

JADE LUNDGREN BIO

Jade Lundgren is a deep well of an artist, passionate about all things creative, specifically singing, songwriting, and design. Rooted in her hometown, Jade is proud to be from Pittsburgh PA, where she and her husband have raised their three beautiful daughters. With an M.A. in Spiritual Formation from Wheaton College, and a love for theology, Jade can often be found reading books, studying, or quoting an early church father.

Her strong desire to know and teach the word of God well comes out in her songwriting. Currently a pastor at her local church, Jade has been leading worship for many years and started writing with Jennie Lee Riddle and the People & Songs family in 2012. In 2013, Jennie and Jade formed The Emerging Sound, where they collaborated with such artists as Micah Tyler, Lauren Daigle, Charity Gayle, and many others to pour into the next generation of songwriters. Jade is honored to be a part of the People & Songs team and The Band Table with fellow artists Jordan Merritt, Jonathan Lee McElhenney, and Cliff Preston.

“The crown jewel of my life is Jesus. He’s the high point, the whole point, and the most noteworthy thing about me. He interrupted the course of my normal teenage life, and at 16, opened my eyes to my need for a Savior and gave me the grace and courage to leave my normal life behind and follow Him. It’s the best thing that ever happened to me, and I have happily dedicated my life to loving and serving God however He sees fit” - Jade Lundgren

"I Can" by Jade Lundgren