Overflow
Israel & New Breed Lyrics
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Overtake me, overtake my heart and mind, exceed my imagination
Overwhelm me, overwhelm me with your love, mercy and grace
Overtake me, overtake my heart and mind, exceed my imagination
More than we could ever ask or think, overflow, overflow, overflow
You're my Lord forever, my God, my El Shaddai
You're my Lord forever, You will supply
Overwhelm me, overwhelm me with your love, mercy and grace
Overtake me, overtake my heart and mind, exceed my imagination
More than we could ever ask or think
More than we could ever ask or think
More than we could ever ask or think
Overflow, overflow, overflow
You're my Lord forever, my God, my El Shaddai
You're my Lord forever
You will supply, You will supply, You will supply
You will supply, You will supply, You will supply
You will supply, You will supply, You will supply
El Shaddai
More than enough, more than enough, more than enough
Overflow, overflow, overflow, overflow, overflow, overflow
Overflow, overflow, overflow, overflow, overflow, overflow, breakdown
More than enough, more than enough, more than enough
Overflow, overflow, overflow, overflow, breakdown
You're my Lord forever, my God, my El Shaddai
You're my Lord forever, you will supply, you will supply, you will supply
You will supply, You will supply, You will supply
You will supply, You will supply, You will supply
You will supply, You will supply, You will supply
You will supply, You will supply, You will supply
You will supply, You will supply, You will supply
You will supply, El Shaddai
The lyrics of Israel & New Breed's "Overflow" express a deep desire to be overwhelmed by God's love, mercy, and grace. The song portrays a thirst for spiritual fulfillment that cannot be satisfied by anything else. The repetition of "overwhelm me" and "overtake me" reflects a sense of surrender to God's will, asking him to take control of the believer's heart and mind.
The second part of the song highlights the all-sufficiency of God, who is referred to as El Shaddai, the biblical name for God that means the All-Sufficient One. The song acknowledges that God's provision is limitless, exceeding what we could ever ask or think. The repetition of "you will supply" affirms the believer's faith in God's unwavering provision.
The song concludes with an outpouring of praise, as the believer declares that God is their Lord forever and their "El Shaddai." The repeated phrase "more than enough" reinforces the idea that God's love, mercy, and grace exceed our needs and desires, leading to an overflowing sense of joy and fulfillment in our lives.
Overall, "Overflow" is a powerful expression of faith, inviting the listener to surrender to God's will and trust in his unfailing love and provision.
Line by Line Meaning
Overwhelm me, overwhelm me with your love, mercy and grace
Lord, please flood me with your immeasurable love, mercy, and grace
Overtake me, overtake my heart and mind, exceed my imagination
Consume me entirely, take over my thoughts and emotions, surpassing even my wildest dreams
More than we could ever ask or think, overflow, overflow, overflow
Your blessings and provision are far beyond what we could ever imagine or request, please keep pouring them out
You're my Lord forever, my God, my El Shaddai
You are my eternal Lord and God, the almighty provider
You will supply, You will supply, You will supply, El Shaddai
You will keep filling my every need and desire, El Shaddai
More than enough, more than enough, more than enough
Your blessings and provision are not just sufficient, but abundant beyond measure
Overflow, overflow, overflow, overflow, overflow, overflow
Please keep pouring out your blessings in abundance, overflowing my cup
Overflow, overflow, overflow, overflow, overflow, overflow, breakdown
Your blessings are overflowing to the point of overwhelm, leading to a breakdown of emotions in awe of your goodness
You're my Lord forever
You are my eternal Lord and master, my source of life and salvation
Contributed by Addison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.