Yearn
Shane & Shane Lyrics


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Holy design
This place in time
That I might seek and find my God
My God

Lord I want to yearn for You
I want to burn with passion
Over You and only You
Lord I want to yearn

Your joy is mine
Yet why am I fine
With all my singing and bringing grain
In light of Him

Oh You give life and breath
Through Him You give all things




In Him we live and move
That's why I sing

Overall Meaning

In Shane and Shane's song "Yearn," the lyrics depict a deep longing and desire to seek and find God in the midst of the distractions of life. The opening line "Holy design, this place in time" suggests that everything in the world is designed by God and that in this particular moment, there is a chance to connect with and seek God. The repetition of "My God" throughout the beginning of the song emphasizes the personal nature of the desire to connect with God.


The chorus of the song expresses a plea for God to give the strength and ability to yearn, to burn with passion for Him above all else. It reflects the idea that the human heart can only find true fulfillment and satisfaction in desiring God, and that this desire must be intentional and driven by a passionate pursuit. The lyrics also acknowledge the gift of joy that God gives, yet recognize the disparity between the reality of God's goodness and how often one is satisfied with lesser things.


The second verse of the song acknowledges that it is God who gives life and breath and that everything exists in Him. The conclusion emphasizes this point, repeating that the reason for the desire to seek and yearn for God is due to His goodness and the fact that He is the source of all life.


Line by Line Meaning

Holy design
Recognizing the divine plan


This place in time
The present moment


That I might seek and find my God
The purpose of existence is to seek and find God


My God
Personal relationship with God


Lord I want to yearn for You
Expressing a strong desire for God's presence


I want to burn with passion
Desiring a deep emotional connection with God


Over You and only You
God is the sole focus of one's passion


Your joy is mine
Finding joy in the Lord's presence


Yet why am I fine
Questioning complacency in life


With all my singing and bringing grain
Acknowledging good deeds and offerings


In light of Him
Measuring actions in comparison to God


Oh You give life and breath
God is the giver of life and all things


Through Him You give all things
Recognizing God's sovereignty over all things


In Him we live and move
Existence is dependent on God


That's why I sing
Expressing gratitude and adoration for God




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@iqueenbee1

Holy design
this place in time
that i might seek and find my God
my God

Lord i want to yearn for You
i want to burn with passion
over You and only You
Lord i want to yearn

Your joy is mine
yet why am i fine
with all my singing and bringing grain
in light of Him

oh You give life and breath
through Him You give all things
in Him we live and move
that's why i sing

acts 17:25-28, hebrews 12:28-29



All comments from YouTube:

@thebornos4203

im nine and i sing this song every day

@pastortroy777

Keep singing to God he loves it.

@heavyhitr7696

Never stop

@BigGReynolds79

You are so precious to Christ beautiful child❤️

@gabehuizenga1600

That's beautiful, my friend. I'm nineteen and I just found this song! I think I'm going to start singing it a whole lot, too.

@kevinmcilnay9162

Stay the course, young one!

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@Eli3000watts

I think the reason for these young men are being overlooked is because they are coming from the word, and living it instead just doing it for a show or for the money.

@jacobtaylor8128

eli harbin these guys haven’t been over looked, they were huge in the 90s early 2000s, they just have settled down and lead worship at a church

@sahilthilakan9032

True... But we don't need world's attention.If God is pleased with us that's all we need

@rhiannancaraway

Not overlooked by me. I loved this song years ago. I had forgotten it and just cried and cried when I found it. But I know what you mean. Their voices and passion of their intention are so clear.

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