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Britton Lyrics

His voice is like the ocean
The calming and continuous nature of his voice is reminiscent of the vastness of the ocean

Water
Just as water is essential to life, the singer views God's voice as an essential component of their existence

The stiller I am
The greater the focus of the singer, the more his understanding of God's voice grows and deepens

I hear him
The artist is able to tune out distraction and chaos in the world in order to better hear the voice of God

Talking
The voice of God communicates a message and provides guidance for the artist

I hear God calling
The singer recognizes a calling from God, urging them to pursue a deeper relationship and understanding

Hear him calling me
God's call is personal and individualized for the singer

By name
The artist is called with a sense of purpose and intimate knowledge

And I'm realizing
Through tuning in to God's voice, the artist begins to understand their personal path and purpose

All this time
The artist has potentially been missing out on God's guidance and direction without realizing it

That I can understand
The singer realizes they have the ability to interpret God's messages and apply them to their life

Understanding how to focus
The artist recognizes the importance of intentional focus in order to better understand and respond to God's voice

Focus, turn up his volume
The singer seeks to amplify and clarify God's voice in their life

I had to
The singer recognizes the process of intentional focus and tuning out distraction was necessary to hear God

Separate myself
The singer understands the need to create space and distance from distractions in order to more readily hear God's voice

And cling to the Lord
The artist seeks to draw even closer to God and become fully integrated with his teachings and guidance

Just to
The artist recognizes the importance of taking these steps in order to better understand and respond to God

Prove that I'm all in
The singer seeks to demonstrate their commitment and loyalty to God through their actions and understanding

And see once I was alone
The singer recognizes a previous period of disconnection or loneliness

No mistake I heard a sound inside
Through tuning into God's voice, the artist finds meaning and affirmation in their soul

And that sound was warm as coffee
God's voice is a source of comfort and welcome warmth, like a comforting cup of coffee

Oh, that sound was so inviting
God's voice is appealing and attractive to the artist

Not a disguise
The singer recognizes that God's voice is genuine and trustworthy, not a deception or illusion

Somehow I knew
The artist has an innate sense of recognition of God's voice

Who it was
The singer has familiarity and personal attachment to the sound of God's voice

I know you cover me
The singer recognizes God's protective and nurturing presence in their life

You're love is so complete
God's love is all-encompassing and unconditional in nature

Before I think I need you
God is already providing for the artist's needs, often before they are even aware of them

You calling
God is making his presence and guidance known to the artist

Calling on me
God is actively seeking the singer's attention and response

For consoling
God offers comfort and reassurance to the singer

Voice in my head
God's voice is an internal, personal force

Spirit I understand
The artist has an intuitive awareness and comprehension of God's voice

I'll draw near Jesus
The artist seeks to become even closer to God through their faith in Jesus

Restoring my strength
God's voice rejuvenates and strengthens the singer

I'm hauling to meet
The artist is eager and enthusiastic to reunite with God

My father, in peace
The singer views God as a fatherly figure and associate peace with his presence

With arms open wide
God is welcoming and ready to embrace the singer

He'll say faithful child
God recognizes and acknowledges the singer's faithfulness

Well done
God praises the artist for their virtues and accomplishments

By the life you live
God evaluates the artist's worthiness and contribution to the world through their deeds and actions

You heard
God celebrates the singer's willingness and capacity to hear his voice

Oh
An expression of emotion or realization

Never lose that voice again
The artist vows to never again become disconnected from God's voice and guidance

Looking back
The artist reflects on their journey and the steps that led them to hear God

Before I heard, I made mistakes
The artist recognizes a period of personal flaws or misdirection prior to hearing God's voice

Like I made my decision
The singer made choices in their life without a clear sense of direction or meaning

Asleep, yeah
The artist was in a period of spiritual slumber or disconnection

But a sound as warm as coffee
God's voice provides a sense of comfort and welcome to the singer

Oh a sound that's so inviting
God's voice is appealing and attractive to the singer

Took a step in
The singer took action to respond to God's voice

Right there and then
The artist seized the opportunity to begin a deeper relationship and understanding with God

Oh, Jesus
An expression of personal reverence or love towards God

Water
A continued reaffirmation of God's voice being like the life-giving and essential nature of water

Flowing like
An expression of the continuous and unending quality of God's voice