Grew up in the suburbs of Boston and Worcester, moved to Nashville this pas… Read Full Bio ↴Grew up in the suburbs of Boston and Worcester, moved to Nashville this past year and started writing and performing at any chance possible. People tell me I have a simular sound to Bob Dylan, but also grasps the beauty and Tone of Nick Drake. My music is a little more simplistic and folkier, but I try to get a positive and optimistic outlook with my sound and tone. Right now I am still contemplating if I want to make gigging and song-writing my number one priority, and if this is the right path for me and my future. I want to Thank Webster Tileston, Jordan Ruiz, Ellery Bonham, Asher Morey, Ian Brown, Jeff Wood, and Jason Simons for making this album with me!

Glory Come Down
Derek Johnson Lyrics

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My heart is in Your hands
Keep me closer
In my life I make a stand
To follow You only

Every Word that You speak will stand forever
So speak now to me
I'm waiting here for You

Open the heavens
Let Your glory come down
My heart burns for You, Jesus
For Your presence, for Your holy fire

And consume me with Your fire
And all my desire burn for You, burn for You

Overall Meaning

The opening line of Derek Johnson's song "Glory Come Down" expresses vulnerability as the singer declares that their heart is in the hands of a higher power. The use of the word "closer" highlights the need for intimacy with this Higher Power. The next line is a declaration of faith and commitment to following only this higher power.

The singer asks the Higher Power to speak to them, indicating a desire for guidance and instruction. They believe that every word that the Higher Power speaks will stand forever. This line is a display of confidence in the importance of the singer's relationship with their Higher Power.

The chorus is a passionate plea for the Higher Power to bring their glory down to the singer. The singer's heart burns for Jesus and for His presence. They ask to be consumed by Jesus' fire and express that their desire burns for Jesus. These lyrics depict a deep level of devotion and a desire for spiritual fulfillment.

Line by Line Meaning

My heart is in Your hands
I entrust my heart to You, Lord; I am submitting myself to Your care.

Keep me closer
Please draw me nearer to You; I want to be even closer to You than I am now.

In my life I make a stand To follow You only
I am resolved to obey and follow You, Jesus, and not anyone or anything else.

Every Word that You speak will stand forever
All Your words, Lord, carry eternal significance and authority; they will endure forever.

So speak now to me I'm waiting here for You
I am eagerly anticipating Your word, Lord; I am waiting for Your guidance and direction.

Open the heavens Let Your glory come down
Please reveal Your glory and manifest Your presence to us, Lord; let Your kingdom come.

My heart burns for You, Jesus For Your presence, for Your holy fire
I long for an intimate encounter with You, Lord; I desire the passionate flame of Your holy Spirit.

And consume me with Your fire And all my desire burn for You, burn for You
Lord, purify and refine me with Your holy fire; transform my heart and set me ablaze to serve You with all my being.

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