He has since launched another album, Beautiful News, and continues to write many more popular songs such as You Never Let Go and Shine.
Songfacts states that Redman's eighth album 10,000 Reasons, was co-written with several of his friends. He then recorded the songs live in Atlanta, leading worship for over 1,000 worship leaders during LIFT: A Worship Leader Collective, put on by Passion City Church and sixstepsrecords on February 18 and 19, 2011. It sold nearly 7,000 units its first week in the US, almost doubling Redman's previous album release We Shall Not Be Shaken. The LP entered the Billboard 200 at #66, his biggest debut to date.
I Need You Now
Matt Redman Lyrics
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In a dry and barren land,
I bow down
I need You now
You will call and I will come
To Your river I will run
I bow down
Oh, living water. Oh, God, my Savior,
If I ever needed You, I need You now
Oh, living water, Oh, God, my Healer,
If I ever needed You, I need You now
You're the start and You're the end
You complete what You begin
I bow down
I need You now
You will call and I will come
To Your river I will run
I bow down
I need You now
Oh, living water. Oh, God, my Savior,
If I ever needed You, I need You now
Oh, living water, Oh, God, my Healer,
If I ever needed You, I need You now
Just like the desert needs the blessing of the rain
Just like the winter, waiting for the sun again
I need you now
Just like a river as it reaches for the sea
Just like a song, it needs the sound of melody
I need you now
Just like the desert needs the blessing of the rain
Just like the winter, waiting for the sun again
I need you now
Just like a river as it reaches for the sea
Just like a song, it needs the sound of melody
I need you now
I need You now
If I ever needed You
I need You now
Just like the desert needs the blessing of the rain
Just like the winter, waiting for the sun again
I need You now
Oh, living water. Oh, God, my Savior,
If I ever needed You, I need You now
Oh, living water, Oh, God, my Healer,
If I ever needed You, I need You now
The lyrics of "I Need You Now" by Matt Redman express the need for spiritual nourishment and guidance in times of adversity. The song starts by describing a "thirsty desert ground" and "dry and barren land," symbolizing a feeling of emptiness and desperation. The singer bows down and declares their need for God's presence and assistance. They believe that God will call them and that they will run towards His "river," which represents a source of life and hope.
The chorus asserts that God is not only a savior but also a healer. The singer acknowledges that if they ever needed God, it would be at the present moment. They compare their need for God to that of a desert needing rain or a river needing to reach the sea. The song ends with a repeated declaration of the singer's need for God.
Overall, "I Need You Now" is a powerful and emotional song that effectively communicates the human desire for God's help and guidance during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
On this thirsty desert ground,
In this barren and dry place,
In a dry and barren land,
In a place lacking water and nourishment,
I bow down
I humble myself,
I need You now
I require your presence and care,
You will call and I will come
When you beckon me, I will come,
To Your river I will run
I will come and be nourished by your living water,
Oh, living water. Oh, God, my Savior,
You sustain me like a source of fresh and vital water. You are my rescuer,
If I ever needed You, I need You now
In this moment, more than ever before, I require your presence,
Oh, living water, Oh, God, my Healer,
You heal me and restore me like water cleanses and revitalizes. You are my comforter,
You're the start and You're the end
You are the origin and conclusion of all things,
You complete what You begin
You bring things to a close and see them to fulfillment,
Just like the desert needs the blessing of the rain
The desert is in need of and longs for the life-giving rain,
Just like the winter, waiting for the sun again
The cold and lifeless winter season anticipates the warmth and vitality of the sun's return,
Just like a river as it reaches for the sea
A river's natural tendency is to flow towards the ocean, its destination and completion,
Just like a song, it needs the sound of melody
A song's beauty and purpose are fulfilled when accompanied by pleasing melodies,
I need You now
I am in want and in dire need of you at this moment,
If I ever needed You
If there was ever a time when I needed you,
I need You now
It is now that I require your help and presence,
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Foteck Ivota
I just discovered this beautiful song through the worship session of Yinka and Sumisola. Thank you for changing lives through your ministry 😭
favour jakob
Ooouuuuu we are plenty here o. Glory be to God
O.C Gabriel
Same here ohh ❤️❤️
Hilda Gever
Same here. I'm blessed. Thank you.
GraceAmaraH
Me too
Aishia A
Sameee heree that’s the Holy Spirit for you🥹
Diane Lynn
Not quite sure why some people are upset re Matt's wording...yes we need God at all times, but there are times in everyone's lives when things are particularly bad that we need Him even more than usual. Or perhaps we have strayed, and we then need Him more. It's a beautiful lyric and melody.
Abigail Jokela
I agree ❤
MBKix
Jesus came to help the helpless. He came to heal the unhealable. He came to save those who felt they are unsaveable. His word never said that He helps those who help themselves...that's not our Merciful Savior....He is for us when we have nothing left to offer. I have been there and He has never forsaken me!
Brent Valente
Agreed, psalms are a good indication of this.