I See You
Love And The Outcome Lyrics

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When sorrows like sea billows roll
And worry makes waves in my soul
I will draw near
Peace is right here
When shame comes to whisper my name
Accuse me in ten million ways
I will draw near
Grace is right here

Trial to triumph

Over my storm to horizon
All

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Love and the Outcome's song "I See You" reflect the internal struggle that many believers may face. The song begins with an introspective questioning of how one can serve God while simultaneously pursuing their own desires. The artist asks how she can consider God her "treasure" while seeking material wealth, or how she can proclaim her love for God while living for the temporary pleasures of this world. The chorus reveals the heart of the song as the artist proclaims that she does not want success or worldly possessions if it means losing her relationship with God.

The second verse continues the theme of surrendering everything to God. The artist acknowledges that she cannot say she needs God while continuing to rely on her own strength. She realizes that surrendering her dreams, doubts, and fears to God is the only way to truly walk in faith. The bridge is a statement of total surrender to God. The artist declares that she is willing to offer everything to God in exchange for a relationship with Him. She is willing to leave behind her past failures and future ambitions and pursue only what God wants for her life.

"I See You" is a powerful reminder that true success in life comes from serving God and surrendering all our desires to Him. The song's message is one of surrender, acknowledging that we cannot serve both God and the world, and that only by making God our sole focus can we truly live a life that honors Him.

Line by Line Meaning

How can I build Your kingdom if I'm building my own
I cannot focus on both my own desires and Your greater purpose simultaneously.

How can You be my treasure if I'm digging for gold
I cannot value and prioritize worldly wealth and possessions above my relationship with You.

How can You be my fire if my heart has grown cold
I cannot expect Your passion and love to fill me if I have become apathetic and disconnected from You.

How can You be my future if I've made this my home
I cannot truly hope for a future with You if I am too attached and comfortable in this earthly life.

I don't want the world if I don't have You
My ultimate desire is for You, and anything else is secondary.

I don't want it all if it means I lose You
I would rather have nothing if it means losing my relationship with You.

I've tasted and I've seen enough To know it's You I need
I have experienced Your goodness and grace enough to know without a doubt that I need You in my life.

How can I say I need You and live on my own
I cannot truly claim to need You if I am not willing to rely on You and follow Your guidance.

How can I say I want You and never come close
I cannot truly claim to want You if I am not actively seeking a closer relationship with You.

How can I say I surrender and never let go
I cannot truly claim to have surrendered to You if I am still holding onto my own desires and control.

How can I say I love You to someone I don't know
I cannot truly claim to love You if I am not getting to know You and building a relationship with You.

I give You every failure every dream And every mountain-top I give You everything I thought of me And nail it to the cross
I am offering up everything I am and have been to You, letting go of my mistakes, desires, and self-centeredness, and asking for Your forgiveness.

I leave behind me what is ashes And what will be dust All I am to You my God For all else will be lost
I am leaving behind my past mistakes and my temporary earthly possessions and giving myself fully to You, knowing that nothing else truly matters in the end.

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