Closer To You
Cross Movement Lyrics
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I wanna be closer to you
I wanna be your hearts desire
I wanna be number one
Even though you play me shy
I wanna be closer to you
I wanna be all you need
And watch Me change your life
(The Ambassador)
Its the 2-00-3 and I'm lovin it "B"
The blood covanent is still coverin my brothers and me
Though we all love urban livin
For us its not about "herbs" and "women"
It's bout spiertin the words of heaven
Lord something's still wrong wit the picture
I'm workin for you daily but barely I'm gettin witcha
Something keepin me from gettin wit You
Diggin in your Scripture for food where there's infinite truth
You get pushed to the side like when I'm cockin a brim
It's like we're on the couch but we're on opposite ends
Lord, come and put a stop to this friend, I'm lockin us in
Tonight it's me and You back in the pocket again
(The Phanatik)
Goodness gracious Lord
Anybody in the hood every taste this before
Ever been chased by the Lord?
Embraced by the warmth of the Son
Then end up wit their face on the floor
I love what you cooked up, to make me look up
Said I could pick your brain if I picked your book up
And ever since the day you and I hooked up
Life has been Super Fly like Jimmy Snuka
But I know you want more then Sundays, more then cliches
What you want is for me to obey
And if I cant give jack
You dont want my hands if my heart aint attached
Wit out my heart to match, my lip service is dead like artifacts
Though I call it worship
And wit no ring on my hands and as a single young man
There's more to give and I can hear you sayin to me
(Chorus)
(T.R.U.-L.I.F.E.)
Dad, I love you and you know it's true
But I dont show it all the time when I'm goin through
Its hard to stay in front of you
Focus aint easy, cats are greasy
The world's systems is set up to decieve me or leave me
I know where your love comes in
And I know for sure you gon judge sin
So as I work through life and watch my doctrine closely
I stay close to you so you can get the most of me
Now if things feel different I'm the one trippin
If we seem distant I'm the one slippin
You're the same as You have always been and will be
Representin you is what fulfils me
(The Tonic)
God, I say you're the greatest light of my life
Your corss, the greatest sight of my life
When I believed, the greatest night of my life
Since then, its the greatest fight of my life, to get at You
That's why I'm so glad you dont do it like ... I
Patience and love, you dont do it like ... I
Forgiveness and stuff, you dont do it like ... I
Even though I play you shy
Cause I'm a model of the man
Who be followin the plan
But like the hood be sayin
"Yo holla at your man", You say "Holla at your God"
And read the love letter I inspired
You're never satisfied until you're wit me
And it gets me: I study wit zeal and energy
Ona mission to affect the industry
Mature in the faith, and I'm active in the ministry
All that and I can still hear you sayin to me
(Chorus)
The song "Closer To You" by Cross Movement explores the desire of believers to have a closer relationship with God. The chorus sung by J.R. expresses this longing, stating that the singer wants to be closer to God's heart and be number one in God's eyes, even though God may seem distant at times. The verses by The Ambassador, The Phanatik, T.R.U.-L.I.F.E., and The Tonic delve deeper into this desire, acknowledging their own struggles and shortcomings in their faith journeys.
The Ambassador expresses the challenge of maintaining a close relationship with God amidst the distractions and busyness of life. He recognizes that he is not always able to connect with God despite his efforts to read the Bible and pray. The Phanatik reflects on his journey of discovering God and realizing the importance of obedience in his relationship with Him.
T.R.U.-L.I.F.E. acknowledges that he may fall short in showing his love for God all the time but emphasizes the importance of keeping God at the forefront of his life. Finally, The Tonic marvels at the greatness of God's love and forgiveness and strives to become a better disciple and minister.
Overall, the song communicates the universal human longing to have a closer relationship with a higher power and the acknowledgement that this relationship requires effort, obedience, and a constant pursuit of God.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be closer to you
I desire a deeper connection with God
I wanna be your hearts desire
I want to be the center of God's attention and affection
I wanna be number one
I want to be the most important thing in God's life
Even though you play me shy
Despite feeling distant or ignored by God at times
So wont you give me a try
I am eager to experience a transformation in my life through a closer relationship with God
And watch Me change your life
I believe that a closer relationship with God will lead to positive changes in my life
Its the 2-00-3 and I'm lovin it "B"
I am currently in the year 2003 and enjoying life
The blood covanent is still coverin my brothers and me
I am still protected by the covenant of Jesus' blood along with my Christian brothers and sisters
Though we all love urban livin
Despite living in an urban environment and facing its challenges
For us its not about "herbs" and "women"
Our focus is not on vices such as drugs and lust
It's bout spiertin the words of heaven
Our purpose is to spread God's message and teachings
Lord something's still wrong wit the picture
I feel that something is still missing or not right in my relationship with God
I'm workin for you daily but barely I'm gettin witcha
I try to serve and obey God every day, but feel disconnected or distant from Him
Diggin in your Scripture for food where there's infinite truth
I search the Bible for spiritual nourishment and guidance where there is an infinite source of truth
It's like we're on the couch but we're on opposite ends
I feel like God and I are near each other, but still very distant and disconnected
Lord, come and put a stop to this friend, I'm lockin us in
I am asking God to intervene and bring us closer together so that we can have a deeper and more fulfilling relationship
Goodness gracious Lord
I acknowledge God's goodness and grace
Anybody in the hood every taste this before
Has anyone in my community experienced God's grace before?
Ever been chased by the Lord?
Have you ever felt pursued or called upon by God?
Embraced by the warmth of the Son
Have you ever experienced the love and comfort of Jesus?
Then end up wit their face on the floor
Have you ever been humbled and brought to your knees in the presence of God?
I love what you cooked up, to make me look up
I appreciate what God has done to draw me closer to Him
Said I could pick your brain if I picked your book up
I can gain knowledge and understanding of God by reading the Bible
Life has been Super Fly like Jimmy Snuka
My life has been wonderful and fulfilling since I started my journey with God
What you want is for me to obey
God desires for me to follow His commands and live according to His will
And if I cant give jack
If I am unable to give God everything I have
You dont want my hands if my heart aint attached
God values my heart and my love more than my actions or offerings
Wit out my heart to match, my lip service is dead like artifacts
If I do not have a genuine love and devotion to God, my words mean nothing
Though I call it worship
Even if I am participating in a religious service
And wit no ring on my hands and as a single young man
Even though I am not married and do not have a partner
There's more to give and I can hear you sayin to me
There is still more that I can offer to God, and I feel His calling to do so
Dad, I love you and you know it's true
Father God, I love you and you already know this
But I dont show it all the time when I'm goin through
I may not consistently demonstrate my love for God, especially when facing difficulties
Its hard to stay in front of you
I struggle to stay close and connected to God
Focus aint easy, cats are greasy
It is difficult to maintain my focus on God when there are many distractions and obstacles in my life
The world's systems is set up to decieve me or leave me
The temptations and pressures of the world can lead me astray from God
And I know for sure you gon judge sin
I am aware that God will ultimately judge all sins and transgressions
So as I work through life and watch my doctrine closely
As I navigate through life, I am careful to adhere to sound teachings and remain devoted to God
I stay close to you so you can get the most of me
I seek to remain connected and devoted to God so that He can fully work in and through me
Now if things feel different I'm the one trippin
If I feel distant from God, it is likely due to my own struggles and shortcomings
If we seem distant I'm the one slippin
If I feel disconnected from God, it is likely because I have not been prioritizing my relationship with Him
You're the same as You have always been and will be
God is unchanging and constant, and will always be there for me
Representin you is what fulfils me
Serving and representing God is what brings me purpose and fulfillment in life
God, I say you're the greatest light of my life
I acknowledge God as the most important and influential aspect of my life
Your corss, the greatest sight of my life
The symbol of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross is incredibly meaningful and impactful to me
When I believed, the greatest night of my life
The night that I first believed in God was a profound and significant moment for me
Since then, its the greatest fight of my life, to get at You
Since that moment, my journey to grow closer to God has been a challenging but rewarding struggle
That's why I'm so glad you dont do it like ... I
I am thankful that God handles things differently than I would, as He is all-knowing and merciful
Patience and love, you dont do it like ... I
God's patience and love are beyond my own capacity and understanding
Forgiveness and stuff, you dont do it like ... I
God's ability to forgive and show grace is much greater than my own
Cause I'm a model of the man
I strive to be a representative of the ideal Christian man
Who be followin the plan
I am committed to following God's plan for my life
But like the hood be sayin
Like my community often says
"Yo holla at your man", You say "Holla at your God"
While others may have earthly guidance, I find my guidance and direction from God
And read the love letter I inspired
Through reading the Bible which God inspired, I can gain a deeper understanding of His love
You're never satisfied until you're wit me
God desires to have a close and intimate relationship with me
And it gets me: I study wit zeal and energy
This motivates me to study and learn more about God with enthusiasm and commitment
Ona mission to affect the industry
I am motivated to use my skills and talents to make a positive impact in my community as a Christian
Mature in the faith, and I'm active in the ministry
I am spiritually mature and actively involved in serving God through ministry
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