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 to Get the Fire Back
Matt Redman Lyrics
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Worn the cloak of endless serving
Though this is a part of loving
Something can grow cold
I've wandered through
This life′s distractions
Clouding out my soul's attraction
When I take the time to listen
I can hear You call
I need to get the fire back
Lord like the first time
I need to get the fire back
You are my first love
The embers still remain
But Lord I miss the flame
I need to get the fire back
Looking now upon the reason
I am living I am breathing
Holy Father You are showing
All I need to know
I must take the time to listen
Not to know You from a distance
But to find in all Your nearness
You and You alone
The lyrics of "I Need to Get the Fire Back" by Matt Redman convey a sense of longing and a desire to reignite one's passion and love for God. The song starts by acknowledging the busyness and distractions of life, where one may find themselves caught up in preparations and endless serving. While these acts can be an expression of love, the lyrics suggest that something important can be lost in the process - the fire and fervor in one's relationship with God.
The lyrics go on to describe a sense of wanderlust, as the distractions of life start clouding out the soul's attraction to God. However, the songwriter realizes the need to pause, to take the time to listen and hear God's call. This implies a recognition that amidst the busyness, there is a longing for a renewed connection and a desire to rekindle the fire that once burned bright.
The chorus expresses this need to return to the initial passion and love for God, to experience His presence as though it were the first time. It acknowledges the embers that still remain, but also laments the absence of the flame. The songwriter yearns for the fire to be rekindled, to experience the closeness and intimacy with God once again.
Line by Line Meaning
I've filled my time with preparations
I have spent my time busying myself with tasks and getting ready
Worn the cloak of endless serving
I have worn the heavy burden of constant serving and selflessness
Though this is a part of loving
Even though serving others is a crucial part of love
Something can grow cold
However, something within me can become cold and distant
I've wandered through this life's distractions
I have been lost amidst the distractions and temptations of this journey
Clouding out my soul's attraction
Obstructing and dimming the inner desire of my soul
When I take the time to listen
But when I choose to pause and truly listen
I can hear You call
I can clearly hear Your voice calling out to me
I need to get the fire back
I realize that I must rekindle the passion within me
Lord like the first time
Just like when I first encountered Your presence, O Lord
You are my first love
You, O Lord, are the very first love of my heart and soul
The embers still remain
Though the flame may have dwindled, there are still glowing embers
But Lord I miss the flame
However, I confess that I long for the fervent flame of passion
I need to get the fire back
It is crucial for me to revive that fire within me
Looking now upon the reason
As I reflect deeply upon the purpose
I am living I am breathing
That I am alive and breathing in this world
Holy Father You are showing
I acknowledge, O Holy Father, that You are revealing
All I need to know
All the wisdom and understanding I require
I must take the time to listen
I must devote the necessary time to actively listen and hear You
Not to know You from a distance
Not merely to have superficial knowledge of You from afar
But to find in all Your nearness
Rather, to discover in Your immediate presence
You and You alone
That it is solely You, and no one else
Writer(s): Matthew James Redman
Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brynlee
I am only 11 but I’ve grown up with Jesus, and when I was 8 I got baptized and saved. Some say that was to early, but I had chose to turn my live over to God and Jesus. Just recently I’ve been through A LOT, which was mostly my parents getting divorce, so I prayed and read the gospel and continued to go to church that made everything so much better. God helped me through it all. I love him so much
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C.L.SMOOTH
God bless you! Keep fighting the good fight! God has a plan for you life
Angela Drupp
I pray that God will continue to bless you, and your testimony is beautiful!
Kim Rushton
Oh my Brynlee...God will always be there for you. He has a great plan for you and you are never too young to give your life to Jesus when you've met him face to face. I'm praying for you today.
Panda Bear my Chihuahua
No matter what you do don't ever take your eyes off Jesus and you will be just fine I'm 15 I accepted Jesus when I was 14 best decision I've ever made he's helped me over depression so no matter what you may battle he'll be there for you I'm glad you found Jesus 😄 god bless you I hope you have an amazing life
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Jesus has helped me so much after losing my 16yr son... Depression. Anxiety... He will never let go of me .. I love you Jesus
Joshua Craghead
God bless you brother
The Struggling Musician
This is true living testimony on your life time. I praise God that you never let go on him
Animated Nostalgia
Sorry for your loss
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