Deeper
Israel Houghton/New Breed Lyrics
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And I thirst for You draw me deeper still
Deeper into the water
Deeper until I under
Ooh
Living water flow
And over take us
Healing water flow
And over take us
Close enough to feel the cadence of Your heart
For justice Lord (echo)
Streams of justice flow to the least of these
Take us Lord (echo)
Deeper into the water
Deeper until I under
Ooh
Living water flow
And over take us
Ooh, flo-ow
Healing water flow
And over take us
16 count break with build up
God give us a heart
Give us a heart
Give us Your heart
God give us a heart
Deep cries out to deep
God give us a heart
Give us a heart
Give us Your heart
God give us a heart
For the least of these
For the least of these
For the least of these
The lyrics of Israel Houghton/New Breed's song "Deeper" reflect a deep desire to draw closer to God and experience His presence on a profound level. The opening lines, "Lord I reach for You lead me to Your heart, And I thirst for You draw me deeper still," express the longing to be guided by God and to experience a deeper communion with Him. The imagery of water is used throughout the song to symbolize the flow of God's presence, His love, and His healing.
The chorus, "Living water flow and overtake us, Healing water flow and overtake us," emphasizes the transformative power of God's presence. The desire is for the living water of God's spirit to completely engulf and saturate every aspect of their lives. The repetition of the phrase "deeper into the water" further emphasizes the longing to go beyond surface-level relationship with God and to fully immerse oneself in His love and grace.
The following lines, "Close enough to feel the cadence of Your heart, For justice Lord, Streams of justice flow to the least of these," convey a desire to align with God's heart for justice and compassion. The plea to be taken deeper into the water is not just for personal spiritual growth but also to be used as an instrument of justice and mercy towards others, especially the marginalized or "the least of these."
Overall, the lyrics of "Deeper" express a profound longing for a deeper connection with God, a desire for the transformational power of His presence, and a call to enact justice and compassion in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord I reach for You lead me to Your heart
I desire to have a close relationship with You, Lord, please guide me to the depths of your love.
And I thirst for You draw me deeper still
My longing for You is insatiable, I ask you to take me even deeper into Your presence.
Deeper into the water
I want to go deeper into the spiritual realm, where Your presence is like living water.
Deeper until I under
My desire is to go so deep in my faith that I completely surrender to Your will.
Ooh
Living water flow
And over take us
Oh, let Your life-giving presence overflow and consume us completely.
Ooh, flo-ow
Healing water flow
And over take us
Let Your healing power flow abundantly and overwhelm us with your goodness.
Close enough to feel the cadence of Your heart
Allow me to draw near enough to sense the rhythm and beat of Your loving heart.
For justice Lord (echo)
Streams of justice flow to the least of these
O Lord, let the rivers of righteousness flow towards the marginalized and needy, bringing them justice.
Take us Lord (echo)
Deeper into the water
May You, Lord, guide us further into the depths of Your presence and spiritual understanding.
God give us a heart
Give us a heart
Give us Your heart
O God, transform our hearts to be like Yours, overflowing with compassion and love.
Deep cries out to deep
The depths of my soul yearn for a deep connection with You, O Lord.
For the least of these
Enable us to have a heart that is dedicated to uplifting and serving the most vulnerable in society.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON LINDSEY, ISRAEL HOUGHTON
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