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Wine Into Water
T. Graham Brown Lyrics
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I pray one more is not too much to ask
I've tried to fight this battle by myself
But it's a war that I can't win without Your help
Tonight, I'm as low as any man can go
I'm down and I can't fall much farther
And once upon a time, You turned the water into wine
Could You help me turn the wine back into water?
So many times I've hurt the ones I love
I pushed them to the edge of giving up
They've stood by me but how much can they stand
If I don't put this bottle in Your hands?
Tonight, I'm as low as any man can go
I'm down and I can't fall much farther
And once upon a time, You turned the water into wine
An' now, on my knees, I'm turning to You, Father
Could You help me turn the wine back into water?
I shook my fist at heaven for all the hell that I've been through
Now I'm begging for forgiveness and a miracle from You
Cause tonight, I'm as low as any man can go
I'm down and I can't fall much farther
And once upon a time, You turned the water into wine
An' now, on my knees, I'm turning to You, Father
Could You help me turn the wine back into water?
Could You help me turn this wine back into water?
Yeah, yeah
The lyrics of T. Graham Brown's "Wine Into Water" depict the struggle of a person who is battling addiction and the desperation he feels in seeking out divine intervention to help him overcome his dependence on alcohol. The first verse notes that he has been the subject of many prayers in the past and is praying that one more will not be too much to ask. However, he realizes that it is a battle he can't win on his own and is in dire need of God's help. The second verse is a confession that he has hurt the ones he loves by pushing them to the brink of giving up on him, and he can't take it anymore. He realizes that he needs to put the bottle in God's hands to save himself and the people around him. The chorus is a cry for help to turn the "wine back into water," to help him break free of his addiction and start afresh.
The song's lyrics are powerful and moving and resonate with anyone who has experienced addiction or knows someone who has. It speaks to the universal desire to find redemption and seek hope, even in the darkest of moments. The metaphor of "wine into water" is particularly effective and refers to the biblical story of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana. In this song, the singer is asking that the opposite be done: that the wine be turned into water, a symbol of purification and a fresh start.
The song's message caught the attention of many and earned T. Graham Brown critical acclaim. The music video for "Wine Into Water" was named Video of the Year at the 1998 Christian Country Music Awards. The song also won a Dove Award for Country Recorded Song of the Year in 1999. The song's success helped T. Graham Brown's career as he became recognized for his powerful vocals and meaningful lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You've heard a multitude of prayers on my behalf
I have prayed to You many times in the past, and I hope that You can hear me again this time too.
I pray one more is not too much to ask
I hope that I am not asking for too much by requesting Your help one more time.
I've tried to fight this battle by myself
I have tried to stop drinking on my own, but I can't do it without Your intervention.
But it's a war that I can't win without Your help
This addiction has become an insurmountable problem, and I need Your help to overcome it.
Tonight, I'm as low as any man can go
I have hit rock bottom, and my situation couldn't be any worse.
I'm down and I can't fall much farther
I have lost everything that was dear to me, and I can't lose anything else.
And once upon a time, You turned the water into wine
I know that You have the power to perform miracles, and I am hoping that You will show mercy on me.
An' now, on my knees, I'm turning to You, Father
I am humbled and contrite, and I am begging for Your help.
Could You help me turn the wine back into water?
Please help me overcome my addiction and turn my life around.
So many times I've hurt the ones I love
My drinking problem has caused immense pain to my loved ones.
I pushed them to the edge of giving up
My behavior has pushed my loved ones to the brink of abandoning me.
They've stood by me but how much can they stand
Even though they have been supportive, I realize that I cannot take them for granted anymore.
If I don't put this bottle in Your hands?
If I cannot trust You to overcome my addiction, then who can I trust?
I shook my fist at heaven for all the hell that I've been through
I have been angry at You for letting me suffer so much in life.
Now I'm begging for forgiveness and a miracle from You
I realize that I need to ask for forgiveness for my past mistakes, and I am hoping for Your mercy.
Could You help me turn this wine back into water?
I am pleading with You to help me overcome my addiction and restore my life to what it used to be.
Yeah, yeah
An expression of desperation and earnestness that underscores the depth of the singer's request.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CALHOUN ENTERPRISES LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUCE BURCH, T. GRAHAM BROWN, TED HEWITT
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@marionkyman
January 24, 2001 I went to a bachelor party for a good friend. About an hour or so into it I was as incredibly bored, so I left. I decided on my way home that I was done with Drinking. When I laid down to go to bed I said what was at that time the longest most heartfelt prayer I had ever said, asking God to take my want/need for alcohol AWAY. I didn't want it anymore. The word AMEN had barely left my mouth when Wine Into Water came on the radio. I listened to every word and cried like a baby. I took hearing this song at that moment as God's way of telling me he had heard my prayer and it would be answered. It was. This past January I celebrated 21 beautiful years SOBER. To this day I cry like a baby when I hear this song, but they're tears of thankfulness now. This past September I got to see him perform. I cried BIG tears hearing him sing it in person right in front of me. After the show I was blessed with getting to talk to him, share his hand and thank him for this song, sharing my story with him. It was something I will not forget.
@jeffreydelauney7735
Amen !!! IT IS SO INCREDIBLE TO BE TOUCHED BY GODS AND OUR SAVIOR JESUS S HEALINGS !!! I just shared my own personal testimony, we are Very Similar with our Prayer Request and HIS Healings From These Prayers!!! I'm even sober for 20 Years and for the rest of my life !!! GOD BLESS a d Continue to be With You
@wambathewisefool2893
❤️😇🙏
@Tommyp65
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@thomasvanderhoof1895
Congratulations on your sobriety. This past April I had 25 years. I was driving to work one Sunday morning and Wine into Water came on the radio I to cried and could relate to this song. I was 2 years sober at the time. When I get down or feel frustrated I listen to this song to pull myself out of it.
@marionkyman
@@thomasvanderhoof1895 That's so awesome. Congratulations and thank you. God is so good!
@francisowen9388
I’ve just come back from a convention in Birmingham England this song was sung by 500 sober alcoholics the miracle is possible
@Viper316RKO1
I cannot listen to this song and most especially this raw performance without tears running down my face. I'm just over 500 days clean and sober. Life is more precious to me now. God bless all of you, especially those struggling with getting clean and sober. One day at a time. You are not alone.
@melodyloeffel9883
Wow I thank you for your prayers . Same back to you. And my Uncle Willie's didn't make it out but I know he is my angel above. RIP. Willie Rushing. 03-05-1945. Till 01-25-2023.
@stunroch
God bless you man.. I also love this great song.. God can do changes in all of us.. Amen