Lovelite brings an energetic infusion of euro-pop sensibility and lyrical d… Read Full Bio ↴Lovelite brings an energetic infusion of euro-pop sensibility and lyrical depth to the congregational worship scene. Led by the husband and wife team of Andrew and Jen Polfer, two worship leaders inspired by the thought of reshaping the mundane, the band’s anthemic, atmospheric style lays a foundation for its heartbeat: to share in the character of God’s creativity.
Lovelite’s proficiency to reflect what they value both sonically and lyrically is illustrated on their latest release, Nearness, an album others have described as “sincere,” “haunting,” and “remarkable.” Fans of Arcade Fire, Radiohead, Doves, Mew, and Peter Gabriel will connect with the project’s lush guitar riffs, rich organ layers, and stunning harmonies.

Andrew and Jen met in High School and began leading worship together at youth group. Soon after the Polfers married, the couple decided to create Lovelite when their collaborative song writing experiments began spreading throughout college campuses and churches in their community. After completing their first independent album, All Color, the duo was approached by Chad Johnson of Come&Live with a wild idea: “give away the album for free.” Inspired by the opportunity to make a bold sacrifice for the sake of God’s kingdom, Lovelite agreed to offer their music as a digital gift. Partnering with Come&Live, Lovelite has given away over 20,000 downloads of their collective albums and songs.

Lovelite has set out to make church music that reaches a generation that is bored with the status quo of worship by launching them into a deeper spiritual conversation with their creator.
According to Andrew, “There are only two eternal things in this world: God and People. Worship is an opportunity for people to creatively relate to a relational creator.”
It’s Nearness.

Patience
Lovelite Lyrics

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Your kindness waits with those gentle open arms
I want to be such a joy here in Your eyes
Teach me how I can give up
All of these things I've built up

Thank You for Patient love
You've waited all these years
I see You more clearly

Than I ever have before

My future rests in Your watchful tenderness
I want to live to make You my one delight
Teach me how I can give up
All of these things I've built up

Thank You for Patient love
You've waited all these years
I see You more clearly
Than I ever have before

You won't let me go (Oh, no)
(And) You amaze me everyday

Teach me how I can give up
All of these things I've built up
You give me greater meaning
Than all the things I've been dreaming

Thank You for Patient love
You've waited all these years

I see You more clearly
Than I ever have before

Overall Meaning

The song "Patience" by Lovelite is a beautiful expression of gratitude to God for His patient love. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that God's kindness is always waiting for them with open arms, and they want to be a source of joy in God's eyes. The second verse speaks to the singer's desire to live for God, to make Him their one delight. They recognize that their future is in God's watchful tenderness and want to learn how to give up everything they have built up in order to fully surrender to God's plan.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's gratitude for God's patient love. They recognize that God has been waiting for them for years and that they can see Him more clearly than ever before. The bridge repeats the request for God to teach the singer how to let go of everything and to give them greater meaning than anything they could ever dream of. The final line of the bridge, "than all the things I've been dreaming," emphasizes that the singer's ultimate desire is to find meaning and purpose in God alone.

Overall, "Patience" is a beautiful song that recognizes God's unwavering love and the singer's desire to fully surrender to Him. It is a reminder of the importance of letting go of our own plans and desires in order to live for God's purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

Your kindness waits with those gentle open arms
God's kindness and love for us is always welcoming, even with open arms, ready to embrace our faults and shortcomings.

I want to be such a joy here in Your eyes
The person wants to live a life that brings joy to God and to be deemed worthy in His eyes.

Teach me how I can give up
The person seeks divine guidance on how to let go of worldly desires and things that do not align with God's plans.

All of these things I've built up
The person acknowledges that they have accumulated worldly possessions and sinful habits that need to be relinquished to God.

Thank You for Patient love
The person expresses gratitude to God for His enduring and unwavering love towards us, despite our flaws and imperfections.

You've waited all these years
God's love and mercy have been present throughout our lives, waiting for us to realize it and turn to Him.

I see You more clearly
Through the process of letting go and seeking God's guidance, the person's relationship with God becomes more profound and meaningful.

My future rests in Your watchful tenderness
The person entrusts their future to God's loving care and guidance, knowing that He watches over them with tenderness and compassion.

I want to live to make You my one delight
The person strives to live a life that pleases God and brings Him happiness, making Him their only source of satisfaction.

You won't let me go (Oh, no)
The person trusts that God's love and guidance will not abandon them, even in the hardest of times.

You amaze me everyday
The person is in awe of God's constant and unconditional love, which never ceases to amaze them.

You give me greater meaning
The person finds a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in their life through their relationship with God.

Than all the things I've been dreaming
The person realizes that their worldly desires and dreams pale in comparison to the fulfillment and joy found in God's love.

Writer(s): POLFER ANDREW JOHN

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