Thirsty
Rice Chris Lyrics
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Burning through the furthest corners of my soul
Deep desire, can't describe this
Nameless urge that drives me somewhere
Though I don't know where to go
Seems I've heard about a River from someone who's been
And they tell me once you reach it, oh, you'll never thirst again
Holy River, I'm so thirsty
Other waters I've been drinkin'
But they always leave me empty like before
Satisfaction, all I'm askin'
Could I really feel this thirsty if there weren't something more?
And I've heard about a River from someone who's been
And they tell me once you reach it, oh, you'll never thirst again
So I have to find the River, somehow my life depends on the River
Holy River, I'm so thirsty
I'm on the shore now of the wildest River
And I kneel and beg for mercy from the sky
But no one answers, I've gotta take my chances
Cause something deep inside mes cryin'
The song Thirsty by Chris Rice is deeply spiritual and speaks about a longing for something more profound than what meets the eye. The first verse talks about the thirst that is burning through the corners of the soul, an unexplainable, unnamed urge that drives one somewhere without knowing where to go. The second verse mentions the other waters that have been drunk before but have failed to satisfy, leaving the person empty again. The chorus talks about the River, which someone has mentioned and assures that once reached, the thirst will never be felt again. This thirst is not only physical but spiritual, and the River is symbolic of spiritual completeness.
The verse "Seems I've heard about a River from someone who's been" indicates that the thirst is not only personal but also shared by others who have experienced the same sensation. The River mentioned in the song is most likely symbolic of the Holy Spirit or experiencing God's presence.
The second verse "Other waters I've been drinkin', but they always leave me empty like before" highlights the futility of material possessions and worldly desires to quench one's thirst fully. The song insists that true fulfillment can only be found by seeking the River.
Overall, Thirsty by Chris Rice is a heartfelt plea for spiritual fulfillment and seeking something beyond the superficiality of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so thirsty, I can feel it
I am experiencing an intense longing for something.
Burning through the furthest corners of my soul
This feeling is consuming me completely.
Deep desire, can't describe this
My longing is so strong that I cannot put it into words.
Nameless urge that drives me somewhere
I feel compelled to act on this longing, even if I do not know where it will lead me.
Though I don't know where to go
I am lost and uncertain about how to fulfill this longing.
Seems I've heard about a River from someone who's been
I have received information about a potential source of satisfaction.
And they tell me once you reach it, oh, you'll never thirst again
The River is said to be a permanent solution to my longing.
So I have to find the River, somehow my life depends on the River
My need for this satisfaction is so great that I feel like my life depends on finding the River.
Holy River, I'm so thirsty
I am putting all my hope and faith into the idea that the River will quench my thirst.
Other waters I've been drinkin'
I have tried other things to satisfy my longing.
But they always leave me empty like before
None of these other things have been able to fulfill my need.
Satisfaction, all I'm askin'
All I want is to be satisfied.
Could I really feel this thirsty if there weren't something more?
The intensity of my longing suggests that there must be something out there that can fulfill it.
I'm on the shore now of the wildest River
I am closer to finding the River than ever before.
And I kneel and beg for mercy from the sky
I am desperate for this satisfaction and am willing to do whatever it takes to find it.
But no one answers, I've gotta take my chances
Despite my efforts, I am not receiving any clear guidance, so I must take a risk and continue searching for the River.
Cause something deep inside me's cryin'
My longing is so strong that it feels like a part of me is crying out for it.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS RICE, CHRISTOPHER M. RICE
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