I Need More Of You
Myron Butler & Levi Lyrics
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More Of Your Power More Of Your Spirit More Of Your Presence I Need More Of You I Long To Know You My Life I Owe You Just To Be Close To You I Need More Of You
[Chours: Choir]
[Lead:]
You Give Peace That Passes Understanding And Your Love For Me Is Never Ending For Your Grace And Mercies Are New Every Morning In My First Thought
[Lead/Choir:] Lord I Need So Much More Of You Lead Can't Make It
[Choir:]
Lord I Need So Much More Of You
[Lead: Ad Lib]
[Choir: Repeat]
I Need So Much More
[Choir:] More Of Your Presence I Need More Of You [Repeat] [Slowly Fade]
The song "I Need More Of You" by Myron Butler & Levi is a heartfelt plea for God's power, spirit, and presence to become more evident in the singer's life. The lead singer emphasizes the deep desire to know God more intimately and to be closer to Him. This could be interpreted as a call for a more meaningful relationship with the divine, with an acknowledgment that the singer cannot go on without divine intervention their life. The song highlights the peace, love, and grace that God provides to the singer, acknowledging that God's mercies are renewed every day. The singer recognizes that without God's insight, they cannot navigate their way through life successfully.
The powerful and soulful tones of the choir and the lead vocalist create a sense of urgency in the choruses. The repeated phrase, "I Need More of You," in the lead and choir sections, emphasizes the ongoing desire to keep seeking a connection with God. The ultimate goal is to draw ever-closer to the divine in order to experience God's grace and provisions.
Interestingly, "I Need More Of You" has been covered by several notable artists such as Byron Cage and Tasha Cobbs, and has been featured in several gospel compilations. The song has received critical acclaim and has won several awards, including Stellar and Dove Awards in the category of Urban Gospel Song of the Year.
Line by Line Meaning
More Of Your Power
I require an increase in the divine power of God in my life
More Of Your Spirit
I require an increase in the Holy Spirit's presence in my life
More Of Your Presence
I require an increase in the manifestation of God's physical presence in my life
I Need More Of You
I require a deeper and more intimate relationship with God
I Long To Know You
I desire to have a greater knowledge and understanding of God
My Life I Owe You
I acknowledge that my life belongs to God and I owe Him everything
Just To Be Close To You
My ultimate desire is to be in close proximity to God
You Give Peace That Passes Understanding
God provides a peace that surpasses human understanding
And Your Love For Me Is Never Ending
God's love for me is unending and unwavering
For Your Grace And Mercies Are New Every Morning
God's grace and mercy towards me are renewed each day
In My First Thought
My first and foremost thought is of God
Lord I Need So Much More Of You
I desperately need more of God in my life
I Need So Much More
I require a significant increase in my spiritual life
More Of Your Presence I Need More Of You
I require a deeper and more intimate relationship with God that is manifested in His physical presence
Contributed by Camilla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.