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The Cashmans Lyrics
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I get lost, lost in the noise
It pulls my wandering heart into a constant war
And I′m caught, caught in the void
What would it take
To break me away
From what separates my heart from You?
If You are right here
I'm tired, and don′t know what to do
In the unknown
I hear You say
You're never, never, never, never alone
And You won't let go
My heart is safe
I′m never, never, never, never alone
You hold me close, You hold me close
You hold me close, You hold me close
Oh I want to learn to listen carefully
Wanna know, know where You are
Rid me of myself so I can clearly see
You are here, here in the dark
What would it take
To break me away
From what separates my heart from You?
What should I fear
If You are right here
I′m tired, and don't know what to do
In the unknown
I hear You say
You′re never, never, never, never alone
And You won't let go
My heart is safe
I′m never, never, never, never alone
You hold me close, You hold me close
You hold me close, You hold me close
Never-ending love that pursues
So undeniable, undeniable
Your love is like a fire that consumes
So incredible, incredible
In the unknown
I hear You say
You're never, never, never, never alone
And You won′t let go
My heart is safe
I'm never, never, never, never alone
You hold me close, You hold me close
You hold me close, You hold me close
The lyrics to The Cashmans's song Close speak to the challenges of maintaining one's faith in God in the midst of life's constant noise and distractions. The singer compares their own voice to a thousand others, all competing with God's, and experiences confusion and fear as a result. They long to be able to hear God's voice more clearly, to rid themselves of their own selfishness and doubts so they can truly see His presence in the darkness.
Despite these struggles, the singer finds comfort and security in the knowledge that they are never truly alone, that God's love is always present and ever-pursuing. They describe this love as both undeniable and consuming, something that is so incredible in its power and grace that it overwhelms them completely. In the end, the singer is left with a sense of deep gratitude and awe, knowing that no matter what happens in life, God will always be there to hold them close.
One interesting fact about Close is that it was written by The Cashmans in collaboration with acclaimed songwriter Tony Wood, who has worked with such artists as Michael W. Smith and Casting Crowns. The song was released in 2021 as part of The Cashmans's EP City of God, which also includes tracks like "Brokenness to Light" and "Be My Heart."
Line by Line Meaning
In a thousand voices that compete with Yours
With countless voices clamoring for my attention, I find it difficult to hear Your voice
I get lost, lost in the noise
In the midst of all that noise and confusion, I feel lost and disconnected
It pulls my wandering heart into a constant war
The noise and confusion pulls my heart in different directions, causing inner conflict and turmoil
And I'm caught, caught in the void
I am trapped and weighed down by a sense of emptiness and meaninglessness
What would it take
What is needed
To break me away
To free me
From what separates my heart from You?
From whatever is keeping me from being close to You
What should I fear
What reason do I have to be afraid
If You are right here
If You are present with me
I'm tired, and don't know what to do
I am exhausted and uncertain about what to do next
In the unknown
In moments of uncertainty
I hear You say
I sense Your presence and hear Your voice
You're never, never, never, never alone
You are always with me, without exception
And You won't let go
You refuse to let me go, regardless of the circumstances
My heart is safe
You protect and guard my heart
I'm never, never, never, never alone
I am always in the company of Your loving and reassuring presence
You hold me close, You hold me close
You are intimately close to me, holding and comforting me with Your love
Oh I want to learn to listen carefully
I desire to cultivate a deeper sensitivity to Your voice
Wanna know, know where You are
I long to be aware of Your presence and to experience Your nearness
Rid me of myself so I can clearly see
Remove my self-centeredness and egocentricity, so that I can see things more clearly
You are here, here in the dark
You are present with me, even in the midst of darkness and uncertainty
Never-ending love that pursues
Love that never gives up or quits seeking after me
So undeniable, undeniable
Unmistakable, unmistakable
Your love is like a fire that consumes
Your love is intense and all-consuming
So incredible, incredible
Amazing, astonishing
Writer(s): Britney Cashman, Jonathan Cashman, Rusty Varenkamp
Contributed by Emily C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nontobeko Cox
This song was definitely written for the season that we are in right now. You guys thank you for doing what you do. You do it so well xox
The Cashmans
Nontobeko Cox thank you friend! 💛
Kathleen Carnali Music
Girl! Love, love your new song! And I love God’s perfect timing in all this. Can’t wait to get together and celebrate. Hopefully sooner than later! ❤️🙏🏻🎉
The Cashmans
Kathleen Carnali Music thank you so much friend! Us too!!
Jerald Smith
Amazing voice! New fan from seeing y'all in Ryan Upchurch's vlog. This song is my favorite that I've heard so far. Love it 😊
The Cashmans
Thanks so much Jerald! Glad you like it! It's available on Spotify and all digital platforms today, thanks for listening and for the support!
The Cashmans
It's Here!! The video we were shooting on Upchurch's VLOG, Only God Knows, just posted. Check it out! Share it if you can https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49-5_eJhsdM
Mullinz80
Beautiful song!
The Cashmans
Thanks so much! Check out our new song and video- Only God Knows- please like and share! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49-5_eJhsdM
Keith David
Wonderful. Love y'all and this song has been on repeat about 5 times already!!! Keep going. Father God would Your name be glorified and The Cashman's and all of us hear You more clearly. Amen
Keep your church safe in the times too. Amen.