Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.
The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.
Draw Me Close
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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Never let me go
I lay it all down again
To hear you say that I'm your friend
You are my desire
No one else will do
'Cause nothing else can take your place
To feel the warmth of your embrace
Bring me back to you
You're all I want
You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want
Help me know you are near
Draw me close to you
Never let me go
I lay it all down again
To hear you say that I'm your friend
You are my desire
No one else will do
'Cause nothing else can take your place
To feel the warmth of your embrace
Help me find the way
Bring me back to you
You're all I want
You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want
Help me know you are near
You're all I want
You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want
Help me know you are near
Help me know you are near
Help me know you are near
In "Draw Me Close," Michael W. Smith expresses his desire to draw near to God and to feel His presence. The lyrics express the idea that nothing else can take God's place in the singer's life - He is the only one who can provide the warmth and comfort the singer craves. Lines like "Help me find the way" indicate that the singer feels lost or disconnected from God, and longs to be brought back to Him. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's singleness of purpose in seeking God's presence.
Many interpret the song as a powerful prayer born out of the Christian faith. The lyrics express a yearning for a deeper relationship with the divine and the personal nature of the words make it relatable for many people. The phrase "Draw me close" is a reference to James 4:8 which reads, "draw near to God and He will draw near to you."
In a world full of distractions and noise, "Draw Me Close" reminds listeners of the importance of seeking a deeper spiritual connection. The song suggests that no matter how lost or disconnected we may feel, there is always a way back to God's love and presence. Ultimately, the song reiterates the idea that we all need someone to cling to during difficult times, and for many Christians, that someone is God.
Line by Line Meaning
Draw me close to you
I want to be near you, to feel your presence and to know that you are with me
Never let me go
I never want to be far from you or lose your love
I lay it all down again
I surrender everything to you, my worries, my fears, my doubts, and my needs
To hear you say that I'm your friend
To know that you love me and accept me just as I am, and that we have a genuine friendship and connection
You are my desire
You are the one I want, above all else, and nothing can compare to the love, joy, and fulfillment that you bring to my life
No one else will do
No one can take your place or fill the void in my heart that only you can satisfy
'Cause nothing else can take your place
No other person, thing, or experience can replace the love, grace, and mercy that you offer me
To feel the warmth of your embrace
To feel your love, compassion, and comfort surrounding me and enveloping me in a safe, secure, and peaceful hug
Help me find the way
Guide me, lead me, and show me the path to follow, the truth to embrace, and the life to cherish
Bring me back to you
Restore me, renew me, and refresh me in your love, your healing, and your grace, whenever I stray or stumble
You're all I want
You are my heart's desire, my soul's delight, and my spirit's passion, the source of my hope, my joy, and my peace
You're all I've ever needed
You are my strength, my refuge, and my salvation, in you I find my purpose, my identity, and my destiny
Help me know you are near
Assure me, comfort me, and reassure me that you are always beside me, within me, and around me, no matter what happens or where I go
Help me know you are near
Remind me, affirm me, and confirm me that your love, your grace, and your presence are real, alive, and active, in every moment of my life
Lyrics © Integrity Music
Written by: Kelly Carpenter
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"Draw Me Close"
Draw me close to you
Never let me go
I lay it all down again
To hear you say that I'm your friend
You are my desire
No one else will do
Cause nothing else can take your place
To feel the warmth of your embrace
Help me find the way
Bring me back to you
You're all I want
You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want
Help me know you are near
@danjoshuasiason1727
Makes me weep everytime i hear this song...
"Draw me close to you, NEVER LET ME GO.
I lay it all down again, TO HEAR U SAY THAT I'M UR FRIEND.
You are my desire, NO ONE ELSE WILL BE.
Coz nothing else could take your place, to feel the warmth of your embrace.
Help me find a way, to BRING ME BACK TO YOU.
YOU'RE ALL I WANT, YOU'RE ALL I'VE EVER NEEDED.
You're all i want, HELP ME KNOW YOU ARE NEAR."
Thank you Lord God and Papa Jesus.
Apr. 7, 2020
@DonMoenBestChristian
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@ofeliagubat5928
Amen.
@jakehodoh6563
God bless you
@gettymulama8642
Amen
@allisonalice_
Amen 🙏🥹
@bethamusungo
❤
@worshipsongs-oq1hm
I was homeless, got into drugs, went into prisons, then i got to know Jesus, He changed my life.. Now i have a home, a wife, a lovely daughter and a new identity... A child of God.. Hallelujah...
@Linda-wv7ck
God bless you
@lesliemanuel6971
only God can do it..to GOD be the Glory
@Interpretre.bilingue242
Glory to the lord jesus christ