American Christian singer and songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman offers a deeply honest reflection on pain, brokenness, and trusting God with “Unfixables.” The song appears on his 2022 album Still and explores what it means to live with situations that cannot be repaired or understood in the present.
The song was shaped by Chapman’s own struggle with his instinct to fix everything. He has described himself as a “fixer” and explained that life experiences, including the death of his young daughter, forced him to confront the reality that some broken things cannot be fixed this side of heaven.
Rather than offering an easy explanation for suffering, “Unfixables” points listeners toward trust. Chapman acknowledges the things that remain unresolved while choosing to believe that God can ultimately turn even broken circumstances into something beautiful. The song carries the tension between what life looks like now and the restoration Christians hope for in eternity.
Musically, the song pairs its weighty subject with an upbeat, accessible sound. Written by Chapman alongside Jacob Sooter and Micah Kuiper, and produced by Chapman, Kuiper, and Bryan Fowler, “Unfixables” stands out for presenting a serious message without becoming musically heavy.
At its core, “Unfixables” is a song for the moments when prayer does not immediately change the situation and some questions remain unanswered. It encourages listeners to surrender what they cannot repair to God and trust Him with the parts of their stories that are still unfinished.
Listen to “Unfixables” by Steven Curtis Chapman and find comfort in trusting God with what you cannot fix.