Phil Wickham is a Contemporary Christian music vocalist/songwriter and guit… Read Full Bio ↴Phil Wickham is a Contemporary Christian music vocalist/songwriter and guitarist from California. Wickham has released six albums, Give You My World in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, Cannons in 2007, singalong in 2008, Heaven and Earth in 2009, Response in 2011 and The Ascension in 2013

Born in Orange County son of well-known worship leader John Wickham. He moved to San Diego in the middle of junior high school, which spawned his career. Asked by his youth pastor to lead worship at the age of 12, Wickham accepted, encouraged by his father then a worship pastor at Chuck Smith's Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.

By 18, Wickham had released his debut CD, Give You My World, including the hit song "Shining." Surprised by its good reception, he began working on twelve new songs for his self-titled album, which was released on April 25, 2006 with Simple Records.Wickham's second release with Simple/INO Records, Cannons, was released in 2007. Cannons was inspired by cannon explosions and C.S. Lewis's book, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader from The Chronicles of Narnia series. Wickham stated in an interview with ChristianityToday.com that the album is "about how the universe is exploding with the glory of God, and how we are compelled to join in with its song." The 10th track from Cannons, "Jesus Lord of Heaven", has been translated into seven different languages. On August 8, 2008 Wickham released a live worship album titled singalong, recorded at Solid Rock Church in Portland, Oregon with 3000 fans present. The album was released as a free download, only available from his website, and received over 8,000 downloads within a week of being released. After the release of his singalong album, his self-titled debut climbed to No. 25 on iTunes Top Christian Albums chart (2 years after its initial release).

Wickham visits churches across the nation to play his music.

He recently (June 2008) performed at the Frenzy one-day Christian music festival, in Scotland.

Desire
Phil Wickham Lyrics

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I'm running through the gates of love as fast as I can
I can't wait to see You, 'cause I'm desperate man
You made the light and sent it down to show us who You are
Now it's bursting out my heart

My desire is burning like a million stars
And I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You

I'd be nothing without You, yeah, I would die
If I didn't have Your hand, if I couldn't look into Your eyes
Jesus, if Your love's the fuel then I'm the desperate flame
That's screaming out Your name

My desire is burning like a million stars
And I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You
My desire is burning with the fire You sparked
And I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You

This is glory rising over a new horizon
I see Your love, I feel Your smile
You're in my heart and I will run
With all I have to You

My desire is burning like a million stars
And I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You
My desire is burning with the fire You sparked
And I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You

I'm reaching out for You
I'm reaching out for You, You, You

Overall Meaning

The song "Desire" by Phil Wickham is a worship song that expresses the singer's urgency and longing to be in the presence of God. The opening line, "I'm running through the gates of love as fast as I can," sets the tone for the rest of the song, implying that the singer is eager to be in God's presence. The lyrics then continue to describe how much the singer depends on God, saying "I'd be nothing without You, yeah, I would die if I didn't have Your hand, if I couldn't look into Your eyes." This portrays the singer's complete reliance on God for life and their soul's fulfillment.

The chorus, "My desire is burning like a million stars, and I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You," speaks to the passion and intensity of the singer's yearning for God. The song shows a sense of excitement, describing the feeling of "glory rising over a new horizon" and the joy of feeling God's presence in their heart. The lyrics convey the depths of the singer's devotion and their commitment to pursuing a deeper relationship with God.

Overall, "Desire" is a powerful expression of worship and devotion that encourages listeners to seek God with all their being. It speaks to the desire for something more profound than the things of this world, reminding us that true fulfillment can only be found in a relationship with God.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm running through the gates of love as fast as I can
Moving with urgency towards the love of God

I can't wait to see You, 'cause I'm desperate man
Eager to experience the presence of God and longing for His touch

You made the light and sent it down to show us who You are
God revealing His nature through the light He created

Now it's bursting out my heart
Overflowing joy and gratitude for God's love

My desire is burning like a million stars
Intense longing for God's presence

And I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You
Persistence and determination to draw closer to God

I'd be nothing without You, yeah, I would die
Acknowledging complete dependence on God for life and purpose

If I didn't have Your hand, if I couldn't look into Your eyes
Feeling lost and incomplete without God's guidance and love

Jesus, if Your love's the fuel then I'm the desperate flame
Passionate devotion fueled by God's love

That's screaming out Your name
Expressing the depth and intensity of love for God

This is glory rising over a new horizon
Experiencing the majesty and splendor of God's presence

I see Your love, I feel Your smile
Awareness of God's affection and pleasure towards His children

You're in my heart and I will run
God's presence within, motivating to pursue Him

With all I have to You
Giving everything to God as an expression of love and devotion

I'm reaching out for You
Active pursuit and longing for God

I'm reaching out for You, You, You
Undivided focus on seeking God's presence

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PETE KIPLEY, PETER C. KIPLEY, PHIL WICKHAM, PHIL D. WICKHAM

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"Desire"

I'm running through the gates of love as fast as I can
I can wait to see You, I'm a desperate man
You made the light and sent it down
To show us who You are
Now it's bursting out my heart

My desire is burning like a million stars
And I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You
My desire is burning with the fire you sparked
And I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You

I'd be nothing without you, yeah I would die
If I didn't have Your hand, if I couldn't look into Your eyes
Jesus, if Your love's the fuel
Then I'm the desperate flame
That's screaming out Your name

This is glory rising over a new horizon
I see Your love, I feel Your smile
You're in my heart and I will run with all I have to You

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Desire - Phil Wickham / Lyrics

I'm running through the gates of love as fast as I can
I can't wait to see You, 'cause I'm desperate man
You made the light and sent it down to show us who You are
Now it's bursting out my heart
My desire is burning like a million stars
And I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You
I'd be nothing without You, yeah, I would die
If I didn't have Your hand, if I couldn't look into Your eyes
Jesus, if Your love's the fuel then I'm the desperate flame
That's screaming out Your name
My desire is burning like a million stars
And I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You
My desire is burning with the fire You sparked
And I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You
This is glory rising over a new horizon
I see Your love, I feel Your smile
You're in my heart and I will run
With all I have to You
My desire is burning like a million stars
And I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You
My desire is burning with the fire You sparked
And I'll keep reaching out, reaching out for You
I'm reaching out for You
I'm reaching out for You, You, You
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This song was made for me. My desire for you Lord knows no bound! Fix us! Save us Lord! Cleanse us with your flame! THANK YOU JESUS! WE LAUGH AND CRY ALL IN YOUR NAME!