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.
Wide Awake
Phil Wickham Lyrics
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You've paid the price, a sacrifice, of flesh and blood
Hearts ablaze, drawing close
The holy place now invades the human soul
Wide awake, unashamed, in Your light
By Your grace, boldly running to Your side
Captivated, oh I am taken by everything You are
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
Hope is here, love has won
With burning hearts, into Your arms
Oh God, we run
All my life and all my days
Holding nothing back, giving all I am
For Your great name
Wide awake, unashamed in Your light
By Your grace, boldly running to Your side
Captivated, oh I am taken by everything You are
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
Wide awake, unashamed in Your light
By Your grace, boldly running to Your side
Captivated, oh I am taken by everything You are
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
Phil Wickham's song "Wide Awake" is a song about being fully awakened to God's love and grace. The lyrics begin by talking about how Christ's sacrifice has allowed us to come into the presence of God. The holy place that was once veiled from us is now accessible to us through Christ's sacrifice of flesh and blood. The chorus declares that we are wide awake and unashamed in God's light. We run boldly to His side captivated by everything He is.
The second verse starts with the words "Hope is here, love has won" which could be seen as a reference to the resurrection of Christ. With our hearts burning, we run into God's loving arms with our whole being held nothing back. The rest of the song repeats the chorus, highlighting the idea of being captivated by God and wanting to be closer to His heart.
The lyrics to "Wide Awake" ultimately express a strong desire to be closer to God, to be fully awakened to His love and grace, and to boldly run to His side with everything we have. It's a declaration of faith and commitment to God.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the veil, we have come
With faith, we have reached the holy sanctuary
You've paid the price, a sacrifice, of flesh and blood
You redeemed us with Your life
Hearts ablaze, drawing close
Our hearts are on fire as we get closer to You
The holy place now invades the human soul
The sacredness of Your presence fills us
Wide awake, unashamed, in Your light
In Your truth, we are fully conscious and unafraid
By Your grace, boldly running to Your side
By Your mercy, we have the courage to come to You
Captivated, oh I am taken by everything You are
You captivate us with Your entire being
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
We long to be intimately close to You
Hope is here, love has won
Our hope is fulfilled and our love is victorious
With burning hearts, into Your arms
With passionate love, we throw ourselves into Your embrace
Oh God, we run
We run to You, our God
All my life and all my days
Our entire existence is devoted to You
Holding nothing back, giving all I am
We hold nothing back, offering our all to You
For Your great name
For Your glorious reputation
Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: PHILIP DAVID WICKHAM, EVAN WICKHAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lynnayebale5250
Thank you Jesus
Through the veil, we have come
You've paid the price, a sacrifice, of flesh and blood
Hearts ablaze, drawing close
The holy place now invades the human soul
Wide awake, unashamed, in Your light
By Your grace, boldly running to Your side
Captivated, oh I am taken by everything You are
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
Hope is here, love has won
With burning hearts, into Your arms
Oh God, we run
All my life and all my days
Holding nothing back, giving all I am
For Your great name
Wide awake, unashamed in Your light
By Your grace, boldly running to Your side
Captivated, oh I am taken by everything You are
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
Wide awake, wide awake, wide awake
Wide awake, unashamed in Your light
By Your grace, boldly running to Your side
Captivated, oh I am taken by everything You are
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
To Your heart
@ciaralatour6405
Through the veil, we have come
You paid the price, a sacrifice of flesh and blood
Hearts ablaze, drawing close
The Holy Place now invades the human soul
Wide awake, unashamed in Your light
By Your grace, boldly running to Your side
Captivated, oh I am taken
By everything You are
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣
Hope is here, love has won
With burning hearts, into Your arms, oh God we run
All my life, and all my days
Holding nothing back, giving all I am for Your great name
Wide awake, unashamed in Your light
By Your grace, boldly running to Your side
Captivated, oh I am taken
By everything You are
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
Yeah!
🟥🟧🟨🟩🟦🟪
Closer to Your heart
Wide awake, wide awake
🤍
Wide awake, wide awake, wide awake!
❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Wide awake, unashamed in Your light
By Your grace, boldly running to Your side
Captivated, oh I am taken
By everything You are
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
I want to be closer and closer and closer to Your heart
To Your Heart
@kotaslawnservice3787
I Just found this man he is great. I am going to show my dad these songs so he can play them for the youth on Wednesdays .
@karenhovey9609
Love, love, love this song. Phil Wickham is an extremely talented singer-songwriter and he gives all glory to God
@nancywashburn5325
My #1 favorite song from his album. Never stop singing Phil!!!!!!!!
@TheCreepypro
thank you for waking us from our slumber Lord help us to be vigilant
@margaritamercado6212
I am captivated by your love oh Lord Jesus!
@dasiaaustin7172
OMG I feel like all I want to do is dance on the moon and blow this song up loud so that everyone can hear it so good I felt like god is talking to me right now ✝️❤️😍thank you lord
@lifegroove
🙌🏼 Amen! I wanna be closer to Your heart God! Dancing to this!🙌🏼💃
@vickituber20
wow wow wow... nice song n beat too... feel like dancing -For The Lord jus like David danced.!!! phew.... Jesus rocks...|||
@lifegroove
Definitely will do a dance to this for my channel dancing for God!
@Luciano_cameraman_da_ivetinha
Phil God loves you!