Where Would I Be
Darlene Zschech Lyrics
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Even as a child I heard
You call me closer
Clearly like a song I've always known
You would play for me
Like the breaking of the dawn
Everyday I long for more of You
Where would I be without Your love
Where would I be without Your hand
On my life
Lifted
Through the valleys
Through the pain
I know You're with me
Carried
Like I'm dancing in the rain
You cover me
Then You catch me when I fall
As we walk this gift of Life
I need You
Where would I be without Your love
Where would I be without Your hand
On my life
Forever
I will follow You
I will live for You
Forever
I will worship You
I will follow You
Forever
I will live for You
I will worship You
Forever
Will You dance with me again
For I can only live this life
With You
Where would I be without Your love
Where would I be without Your hand
On my life
Where would I be without Your grace
Where would I be without Your refuge
Over me
The lyrics to Darlene Zschech's song Where Would I Be speaks to the singer's relationship with God, expressing appreciation for the guidance and support that has been present throughout her life. In the first verse, the singer recalls hearing God's call even as a child, and seeing his presence in the world around her. The imagery of a familiar song is used to describe the way God's love has always been present in her life, like a musical motif running through the background of every experience.
The second verse shifts to a more emotional appeal, relating how God has been there for her through the hard times as well as the good. The singer describes feeling lifted through difficult experiences and carried through pain, with the sense of being safe and protected even in the midst of hardship. The chorus repeats the question of where the singer would be without God's love and guiding hand.
The song ends with a plea for continued companionship and support from God, with the singer expressing willingness to dance with God again and to follow and worship him always.
Overall, the lyrics of Where Would I Be paint a picture of a deeply personal and intimate relationship with God, with the singer expressing gratitude for his constant presence and guidance in her life.
Line by Line Meaning
You knew me
You have always known me since I existed
Even as a child I heard
Even when I was a child I could feel Your presence and hear Your voice
You call me closer
You beckon me to come closer to You
Clearly like a song I've always known
The call to come closer to You is clear and familiar, like a song I have always known
You would play for me
You sang that song to me, calling me always to come closer to You
Like the breaking of the dawn
Everyday I long for more of You, like the breaking of the dawn
Everyday I long for more of You
Everyday I yearn for more of Your love and guidance
Where would I be without Your love
I cannot imagine where I would be without Your love
Where would I be without Your hand
I cannot imagine where I would be without Your guidance and support
On my life
In everything that I am and everything that I do
Lifted
I am lifted up by Your love and support
Through the valleys
Even when I am in the low moments of my life
Through the pain
Even in the midst of pain and struggles
I know You're with me
I know that You are always there with me, guiding and supporting me
Carried
You carry me in Your love and support
Like I'm dancing in the rain
I feel free and joyful in Your presence, like dancing in the rain
You cover me
You shield me from harm and protect me
Then You catch me when I fall
You catch me when I stumble or fall, and lift me up again
As we walk this gift of Life
As we journey through life together, which is a gift from You
I need You
I cannot do this without You, I need Your love and guidance
Forever
I will always be with You
I will follow You
I will always be by Your side and follow Your guidance
I will live for You
I will dedicate my life to You, and live by Your teachings
I will worship You
I will glorify and praise You for all that You have done for me
Will You dance with me again
Will You continue to be with me and guide me, like we used to dance together?
For I can only live this life
I can only live this life with Your love and guidance
Where would I be without Your grace
I cannot imagine where I would be without Your grace, which has saved me
Where would I be without Your refuge
I cannot imagine where I would be without Your refuge, where I can find safety and security
Over me
Watching over me, guiding me and protecting me
Contributed by Anthony J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Moultrup
I still listen to Darlene,read her books,her DVD,she is an all around beautiful woman who brings the Word of God to life !!!
Amoo Olusina
Great song. God bless you Darlene!!
Lucas Lima - Luterário
I love this song
Charlene Charlene
My life story to
A Grant
But why did Darlene stop singing such rare christian RnB? Stage worship is also good but... this is just so unique, so heavenly and so rare.
ReignVictorious
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