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Better Than Life
Hillsong Lyrics
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Words and Music by Marty Sampson
Better than the riches of this world
Better than the sound of my friend's voices
Better than the biggest dreams of my heart
And that's just the start
Better than living the life that I want to
Better than the love anyone could give
Your love is
You hold me now in Your arms
And never let me go
You Oh Lord make the sun shine
And the moon light in the night sky
You give me breath and all Your love
I give my heart to You because
I can't stop falling in love with You
I'll never stop falling in love with You
I can't stop falling in love with You
I'll never stop falling in love with You
The song "Better Than Life" by Hillsong captures the essence of divine love and how it surpasses all material possessions, relationships, and aspirations in this world. The opening line, "Better than the riches of this world," sets the tone for the rest of the song. It speaks about the transcendental nature of God's love that is beyond monetary value and fleeting happiness that can be derived from materialistic pursuits. The following lines, "Better than the sound of my friend's voices, Better than the biggest dreams of my heart," allude to the fact that even the most valued relationships and dreams cannot fill the void that only God's love can accomplish.
The second verse continues the idea of God's love being the ultimate source of satisfaction, as it is better than obtaining what one feels they need or living the life they desire. The chorus, "You hold me now in Your arms and never let me go," highlights the idea of surrendering oneself in the embrace of God's love and finding complete security in it. The bridge, "You Oh Lord make the sun shine and the moon light in the night sky, You give me breath and all Your love, I give my heart to You because," exemplifies the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and reminds us that everything we have comes from Him. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that once we experience God's love, we cannot stop falling in love with Him.
Overall, "Better Than Life" is a beautiful testament to the power and supremacy of God's love in our lives. It encourages us to seek a deeper connection to Him and to place our trust in His infinite love and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Better than the riches of this world
Your love surpasses any material wealth or possessions in this world.
Better than the sound of my friend's voices
Your love brings a deeper sense of comfort and happiness than the support and companionship of friends.
Better than the biggest dreams of my heart
Your love fulfills and exceeds any hopes and aspirations I could ever have.
And that's just the start
This is only the beginning - the depth and power of your love cannot be fully captured in words.
Better than getting what I say I need
Your love is more important and satisfies me more than any of my personal desires or requests.
Better than living the life that I want to
Your love for me is more valuable and fulfilling than the lifestyle and experiences I could choose for myself.
Better than the love anyone could give
No human love can compare to the depth and perfection of the love you have for me.
Your love is
Your love is everything to me - the source of my joy, hope, and peace.
You hold me now in Your arms
You are always with me, holding and embracing me in your arms, even in my darkest moments.
And never let me go
Your love is unrelenting and steadfast - you will never abandon me or let me go away from your presence.
You Oh Lord make the sun shine
You are the creator of everything beautiful and good, including the sun that brings light and warmth to our world.
And the moon light in the night sky
You have crafted every detail of the universe, including the moon that shines down on us in the darkness.
You give me breath and all Your love
You are the giver of every breath I take, and all-encompassing love that sustains and supports my life every day.
I give my heart to You because
I trust you completely and recognize that you deserve all of my love and devotion.
I can't stop falling in love with You
My affection and admiration for you is so strong that I cannot resist falling more in love with you every day.
I'll never stop falling in love with You
My love for you will never fade or diminish - it will continue to grow and flourish forever.
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Better than the riches of this world
Better than the sound of my friends voices
Better than the biggest dreams in my heart and that's just the start
Better than getting what I say I need
Better than living the life that I want to
Better than the love anyone could give
Your love is
You hold me now in Your arms You never let me go
And You oh Lord made the sunshine the moonlight and the night sky
You give me breath and all Your love
I give my heart to You
Because I can't stop falling in love with You
I'll never stop falling in love with You
Better than the riches of this world Better than the sound of my friends voices
Better than the biggest dreams in my heart and that's just the start
Better than getting what I say I need Better than living the life that I want to
Better than the love anyone could give
Your love is
You hold me now in Your arms You never let me go
@harrykim7830
God of all hopefulness.
Despite dreams of living together as one family, our brothers and sisters in North and South Korea remain separated.
As they thirst for peace and reconciliation in their beautiful land,
we pray that wars and rumours of wars will no more disturb their harmony; that there will be opportunities for each to accompany the other; and for all to write a new history of reconciliation and peace.
Shower them and us all, with your grace and strengthen all, to be leaders in service and offer hope, grace and justice to the world.
Amen.
@lukeisaiahdas415
definitely the best era of Hillsong
@Akouli
Indeed
@malvinmaphosa5011
Most definitely
@aymeric4703
90 s and early 2000s yes
@mvresh1
Grew up listening to this and the couple other albums that followed later on.
Just keep coming back to them every now and then.
@MrHedgerock
Yes, I grew up listening to this
@niyyemms10
Marty Sampson... The songs you wrote and led blessed me in my undergrad days. I am going through them one after the other. I am grateful you were a channel of blessing.
I pray, so earnestly, for your restoration in Jesus name.
@dusuandersonlee
amen
@abbaarts5889
Lord, please bring our brother back ... this we pray and agree together in the Matchless and Powerful name of Jesus!
@mariloucanada3798
amen...