1. Delirious is a thrash metal band from Germany formed in 1990. It consists of band members Andreas Supplie (Guitar), Markus Keller (Drums), Markus "Betty" Bednarek (Vocals), Christian "Spletty" Splettstößer (Bass), Alex Cwiertnia (Guitar) and have their beginnings from Testament, Forbidden and Heathen and melodic elements from Blind Guardian and Gamma Ray.
Official website of Delirious:
http://www.delirious.de/
2. Avi Harush (a.k.a DJ Tshompi) and Arik Mimone are from the south of Israel and since 1998 they run the ‘Delirious’ project. With three full albums, many collaborations and remixes, and a good deal of live acts at some of the biggest open-air festivals, they have gained a steady ground for their act.
Released albums:
- Tales From the Unknown (2001 - Agitato Records)
- Break Point (2005 - Hom-Mega Productions)
- Fast Forward To Rewind (2007 - Hom-Mega Productions)
- To The Limit (2010 - Hom-Mega Productions)
What a Friend I've Found
Delirious Lyrics
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Closer than a brother
I have felt your touch
More intimate than lovers
Jesus, Jesus
Jesus, friend forever
More faithful than a mother
It would break my heart
To ever lose each other
The song "What A Friend I've Found" by Delirious? is a touching and emotional expression of devotion and closeness to Jesus. The lyrics express a deep feeling of personal intimacy and love for Jesus that is likened to the love and closeness between siblings or even lovers. The singing of Jesus' name, "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, friend forever" only reinforces the deep personal relationship with the Lord being sung about.
The song also touches on the hope that a relationship with Jesus brings to one's life. The faithfulness of Jesus is likened to that of a mother, who is revered as the epitome of faithfulness and selflessness. The thought of losing Jesus is unimaginable as it would tear at the heart of anyone fortunate enough to have known Jesus as more than just an abstract concept or religious figure.
Delirious?'s song "What A Friend I've Found" is a poignant and emotional reflection on the powerful and transformative nature of a relationship with Jesus. The song is a reminder of the deep love that Jesus has for everyone and the strong sense of comfort and hope that he brings to one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
What a friend I've found
I have discovered an amazing friend in Jesus
Closer than a brother
Jesus is closer to me than even my own brother
I have felt your touch
I have experienced the love and presence of Jesus in my life
More intimate than lovers
My relationship with Jesus is even more intimate than that of lovers
Jesus, Jesus
I call on the name of Jesus
Jesus, friend forever
Jesus is my friend forever and always
What a hope I've found
I have discovered a hope that is stronger and more reliable than anything else
More faithful than a mother
Jesus is more faithful to me than even a mother could be
It would break my heart
I would be heartbroken if I ever lost Jesus
To ever lose each other
I never want to lose my relationship with Jesus
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What a friend I've found
Closer than a brother
I have felt your touch
More intimate than lovers
Jesus, Jesus
Jesus, friend forever
What a hope I've found
More faithful than a mother
It would break my heart
To ever lose each other
Jesus, Jesus
Jesus, friend forever
Oh, Jesus, yeah, Jesus
Jesus, friend forever
Oh, Jesus
(Yeah, yeah)
Jesus
(Hallelujah)
Jesus, friend forever
Jesus, Jesus
Jesus, friend forever
Jesus, Jesus
Jesus, friend forever
Jesus, Jesus
Jesus, friend forever
Christina Beard
This music from Delirious has ministered to my soul for many years now. I have never experienced such annointed lyrics and music. Praise King Jesus♡
Adam Smith
It's good to see there are still people out there that appreciate this kind of music.
Matthew Story
+Adam Smith I concur fam
Tu eres mi Padre Eterno 🙌
@m£π🙌
MariAnne Abbink
Awesome, awesome worship song. Also great music arrangement and deep meaning of text. Thank you, people of Delirious! I shared it with many fellow believers!
Came along only yesterday in the Podcast EERST DIT! Broadcast by Dirk de Bree, together with Scripture Reading from Revelation 3:14-22 “Jesus is standing at your door”😇🌈✝️⚓️🙏
Charity Murimi
This song is timeless and always moves me to tears. 🤗 What a friend! What a love! Jesus Christ, who never leaves us not forsakes us. ❤️
Esther
Beautiful, simple but very powerful. Thank you Jesus. We can call on your name and you hear us. You are our best friend forever. God bless you Delirious for writing this song. I love it.
bruce lisk
what a friend that sticks closer than a brother , always there when nobody else can be
brings tears to me every time to think of his love for his creation -unconditional PERIOD
Lesli Dixon
I sincerely love each word of this Song, I have found a True Friend in my Lord, He is always there with me, I can go and tell Him anything and it is confidental, between my Lord and myself, so this is why I love this song, Friends Forever, thank you Jesus, you have changed my life forever
bigmoney9710
Thank you Jesus for being my best friend. I am thankful for all my brothers and sister in Christ who know you as their Savior and best friend as well. I love you very much.