This past summer at Steuby STL, the resonant melody of Closer by Lifepoint Worship was practically inescapable. Perhaps you, like many others, felt a profound connection to this worship anthem during those vibrant days. But as the summer fades and daily routines resume, how do we continue to embody the powerful message within those “Closer Song Lyrics”? It’s time to delve deeper into the song’s enduring relevance, months after the echoes of Steubenville.
The Foundational Need Echoed in “Closer” Lyrics: Love
At its core, the essence of “Closer song lyrics” lies in a raw and honest expression of our deep dependence on Christ. Throughout the song, a recurring theme emerges: our fundamental need for God’s unwavering love. This isn’t a superficial want, but a vital necessity. The lyrics articulate this urgency by comparing God’s love to the very elements that sustain us – water and breath. We require His love not as a luxury, but as a lifeline.
This powerful imagery resonated deeply when I found myself singing “Closer” around a campfire with friends recently. As the wind shifted, smoke engulfed me, and I experienced the immediate distress of inhaling smoke instead of life-giving oxygen. This stark sensation became a poignant metaphor. Three months removed from the spiritual high of Steubenville and the palpable presence of Christ’s love experienced there, are we still actively breathing in His love? Or are we, perhaps unknowingly, choking on the “smoke” of distractions and worldly concerns?
The Liberating Gift of Divine Love in “Closer”
God’s profound gift to humanity is freedom – the agency to choose our path each day. We possess the liberty to embrace His love or to turn away. However, the intrinsic truth, beautifully captured in “closer song lyrics,” is our inherent need for Him. At the very deepest level of our being, we are designed for love, for intimate connection with Christ. This need transcends even our dependence on breath itself. When we choose paths that diverge from Christ, we feel a void. This separation manifests as a spiritual “choking,” akin to the campfire smoke, reminding us of our desperate yearning for His love.
Yet, the transformative beauty of God’s love, as reflected in “Closer,” is its relentless pursuit. He doesn’t intend to leave us struggling in the smoke. As verse two affirms, His voice reaches us “through the wind and rain.” He calls us by name, persistently seeking us, yearning to draw us closer to His boundless love. Therefore, regardless of your current spiritual landscape as you read these words, know this: Jesus is actively pursuing you. He desires to deepen your intimacy with His love. Just as we passionately sang this summer, He longs to be closer than our very breath, closer than each step we take, closer than any song we can sing – closer than anything else in our lives.
Lifepoint Worship leading worship, performing "Closer," a song with powerful lyrics about needing God’s love, as discussed in this article.
“Closer” Lyrics: A Reminder of Intimacy with God
Like the rushing wind
Would you breathe within my heart, heart
Through the raging storm
Would you hold me in your arms, arms
‘Cause I need you
How I need you
I need your love like I need water
I need your love like I need breath inside of my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over, Jesus draw me closer
To your heart
Through the wind and rain
I can hear you call my name, name
And when the nights get rough
I will still sing out your Praise
‘Cause I need you
How I need you
I need your love like I need water
I need your love like I need breath inside of my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over, Jesus draw me closer
To your heart, your heart, your heart
Closer than my every breath
Closer than my every step
Closer than the song I sing
Closer than anything
Closer than my every breath
Closer than my every step
Closer than the song I sing
Closer than anything
I need your love like I need water
I need your love like I need breath inside of my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over, Jesus draw me closer
I need your love like I need water
I need your love like I need breath inside of my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over, Jesus draw me closer
To your heart, your heart, your heart
Oh, how I need you Lord
Come and take me over, Jesus draw me closer
To your heart
