Closer
Fr Rob Galea Lyrics
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You're beside me,
always here to lead me through.
Here before You Lord,
overwhelmed by Your holiness,
You are faithful God,
You will never let me go.
I want to be lost in Your love,
As You hold me in Your arms,
whisper words of love.
I can see Your tears of love,
this love I don't deserve.
Jesus, keep me close to You,
closer to Your heart.
Take me deeper,
draw me closer,
in Your presence,
is where I always want to be.
I am Your child running in to my father's arms.
Lift me up to You,
that is where I'm called to be.
I want to be lost in Your love,
melted by Your touch.
As You hold me in Your arms,
whisper words of love.
I can see Your tears of love,
this love I don't deserve.
Jesus, keep me close to You,
closer to Your heart.
Jesus, hold me, and draw me nearer, never let me go.
Jesus, hold me, and draw me nearer, never let me go.
Jesus, hold me, and draw me nearer, never let me go.
Jesus, hold me, and draw me nearer, never let me go.
I want to be lost in Your love, melted by Your touch.
As You hold me in Your arms, whisper words of love.
I can see Your tears of love, this love I don't deserve.
Jesus, keep me close to You, closer to Your heart.
In Fr Rob Galea's song "Closer," the lyrics express the singer's desire to be closer to God and feel His love. The song opens with the lines, "My creator, Your love enfolds me. You're beside me, always here to lead me through." These lyrics demonstrate the singer's belief in God's constant presence and guidance in their life. The singer goes on to describe their experience being in God's presence, feeling overwhelmed by His holiness, and recognizing Him as a faithful God who will never let them go. The singer then states, "I want to be lost in Your love, melted by Your touch. As You hold me in Your arms, whisper words of love. I can see Your tears of love, this love I don't deserve," expressing a desire to be close to God and feeling His love despite not feeling deserving of it.
The chorus repeats the singer's desire to be close to God and feel His love, stating, "Jesus, keep me close to You, closer to Your heart. Take me deeper, draw me closer, in Your presence, is where I always want to be. I am Your child running into my father's arms. Lift me up to You, that is where I'm called to be." These lyrics express the singer's belief that being close to God is where they are meant to be, calling themselves a child running into their father's arms.
The repetition of the lines, "Jesus, hold me, and draw me nearer, never let me go," adds to the overall theme of the song, emphasizing the singer's desire to be close to God and not let go of that connection. Overall, "Closer" is a song expressing the singer's desire to be close to God, feel His love, and recognize His constant presence and guidance in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
My creator, Your love enfolds me.
I feel embraced by Your love, oh my Creator.
You're beside me,
always here to lead me through.
You are my guide, ever present by my side.
Here before You Lord,
overwhelmed by Your holiness,
In Your presence, Lord, I marvel at Your holiness.
You are faithful God,
You will never let me go.
You are faithful, God, and will always hold onto me.
I want to be lost in Your love,
melted by Your touch.
I long to be consumed by Your love, and feel its warmth.
As You hold me in Your arms,
whisper words of love.
Speak softly of Your love, as You hold me tenderly.
I can see Your tears of love,
this love I don't deserve.
I see Your tears of love for me, undeserving though I am.
Jesus, keep me close to You,
closer to Your heart.
Draw me near, Jesus, and keep me in Your loving embrace.
Take me deeper,
draw me closer,
in Your presence,
is where I always want to be.
Lead me into deeper intimacy with You, Lord; my heart desires to be close to You.
I am Your child running in to my father's arms.
As Your child, I run into Your loving arms, Father.
Lift me up to You,
that is where I'm called to be.
Elevate me to where You are, Lord; that's where I belong.
Jesus, hold me, and draw me nearer, never let me go.
Hold me tight, Jesus, and draw me near; never let me go.
I want to be lost in Your love, melted by Your touch.
Let me lose myself in Your love, feel the warmth of Your touch.
As You hold me in Your arms, whisper words of love.
In Your embrace, speak tenderly of Your love.
I can see Your tears of love, this love I don't deserve.
I witness Your loving tears, despite feeling unworthy of Your love.
Jesus, keep me close to You, closer to Your heart.
May I remain near You, Jesus, in the warmth of Your loving heart.
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