Resurrection Band, also known as Rez Band or REZ, is one of the best-known … Read Full Bio ↴Resurrection Band, also known as Rez Band or REZ, is one of the best-known and respected Christian rock bands in the history of Contemporary Christian music. It was based out of the Jesus People USA Christian community in Chicago, Illinois, and most of its members continue to be part of that community to this day.

Led by the husband-and-wife team of Glenn and Wendi Kaiser, the band has been the preeminent example of how to evangelize using Christian rock, but the quality musicianship of Resurrection Band has also been a driving force in the development of the Christian music industry at large. Glenn Kaiser also has an established solo career as a blues musican and is also a well-known speaker on various spiritual issues to youth and adults.

Official website: http://www.resurrectionband.com/

Heart's Desire
Resurrection Band Lyrics

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There you hung for all to see: broken man on a twisted tree,
We lowered our eyes in the lowering light,
Un-nailed the body before the night.

You are my heart's desire,
You set my soul on fire,
You're all I need.

Our sin you took, and took it well,
Repaid the debt drawn when we fell,
For us it was life, for you much worse,
Cursed blessing, blessed curse.

You are my heart's desire,
You set my soul on fire,
You're all I need,
You are my heart's desire,
You set my soul on fire,
You're all I need.

There you hung for all to see: broken man on a twisted tree,
River of life to quench our thirst,
Cursed blessing, blessed curse.

You are my heart's desire,
You set my soul on fire,
You're all I need,
You are my heart's desire,
You set my soul on fire,
You're all I need,
Lord, you're all I need,
You are my heart's desire,
You set my soul on fire,
You're all I need,
You are my heart's desire,
You set my soul on fire,

You're all I need,
(etc, fade)

Overall Meaning

"Heart's Desire" by Resurrection Band is a song that is about the death of Jesus on the cross and the love that he had for humanity. The lyrics describe the scene of the crucifixion, with the singer acknowledging their guilt in Christ's death. The words 'There you hung for all to see: broken man on a twisted tree' speak directly to the image of Christ on the cross. As Christians, the singer confesses that Christ's sacrifice is their heart's desire and that they need nothing else.

The melody is a powerful rock anthem, with powerful guitar riffs and intense drumming that reflect the weighty emotions of the lyrics. The chorus repeats the words 'You are my heart's desire, You set my soul on fire, You're all I need,' emphasizing the spiritual importance of Christ's death and resurrection.

The song reminds listeners of the sacrifice that Jesus made, taking on the sins of the world so that humanity could be redeemed. It is a passionate and emotional expression of the relationship between God and humanity that resonates with believers across generations.

Line by Line Meaning

There you hung for all to see: broken man on a twisted tree,
We witnessed you on a twisted tree, broken and hanging for all to see.

We lowered our eyes in the lowering light,
As the light faded, we bowed our heads in despair.

Un-nailed the body before the night.
We took you down from the cross before nightfall.

You are my heart's desire,
My heart longs for you above all else.

You set my soul on fire,
You ignite a passion within me that cannot be quenched.

You're all I need.
I need nothing else but you.

Our sin you took, and took it well,
You bore the weight of our sins and did so gracefully.

Repaid the debt drawn when we fell,
You paid the price for our sins when we fell from grace.

For us it was life, for you much worse,
Your sacrifice gave us life, but it was a great pain for you.

Cursed blessing, blessed curse.
Your sacrifice was both a blessing and a curse.

River of life to quench our thirst,
Your sacrifice provided us with an everlasting source of life.