Whatever It Takes
Truth Lyrics


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There's a voice calling me, from an old rugged tree
And He whispers draw closer to me
Leave this world far behind,
There are new heights to climb
And a new place in Me you will find

And whatever it takes, to draw closer to You Lord
That's what I'd be wiling to do
And whatever it takes, to be more like you
That's what I'd be willing to do
(Repeat)
That's what I'd be willing to do

Questions seem to haunt us night and day
Like how could God allow my heart to be torn this way
Does He listen when I call?
Oh, is He even there at all?

Yet I know when my eyes fail to see
He is able
And even though it seems impossible to me
He is able
But if He chooses not to move
In the way we prayed he would
We're confident He's working
all together for our good
I will stand behind His Word
For He is able
He is able

And as the night gives way
to dawning and evaporates away
I stand to face another day
And I will stand behind His Word
He is able, I know




He is able
He's able

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Truth's song "Whatever it Takes" have a strong religious and spiritual message. In the first verse, the singer hears a voice calling them from an old tree, urging them to leave the mundane world behind and seek a new place in a higher power. The chorus expresses the singer's dedication to doing whatever it takes to draw closer to this power and become more like it. The second verse addresses common doubts and questions about the nature of this power and its involvement in our lives, but the singer holds fast to the belief that it is capable of all things, whether we can see it or not. The song concludes with a reaffirmation of the singer's trust in this power and a commitment to standing behind its word.


The song speaks to the universal desire for meaning and connection, which religious faith seeks to fulfill. It acknowledges that doubt and uncertainty are part of the human experience, but encourages listeners to trust in something greater than themselves. The use of natural imagery, such as the old tree and the dawning day, reinforces the idea that this higher power is a fundamental part of the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a voice calling me, from an old rugged tree
Jesus' voice is calling me from the cross, asking me to come closer to Him.


And He whispers draw closer to me
He wants me to come closer, even when I feel alone or lost.


Leave this world far behind,
Let go of worldly desires and temptations.


There are new heights to climb
There are new challenges and opportunities to grow and learn.


And a new place in Me you will find
A closer relationship with Jesus can lead to a new sense of purpose and fulfillment in life.


And whatever it takes, to draw closer to You Lord
I am willing to do whatever it takes to get closer to Jesus.


That's what I'd be willing to do
I am ready to put in the effort and make sacrifices to follow Jesus.


Questions seem to haunt us night and day
Doubts and fears can be overwhelming and keep us up at night.


Like how could God allow my heart to be torn this way
When facing difficult circumstances or personal loss, it's natural to question why God would let it happen.


Does He listen when I call?
Sometimes it seems like God is ignoring our prayers or not hearing our cries for help.


Oh, is He even there at all?
During moments of despair, we may wonder if God has abandoned us.


Yet I know when my eyes fail to see
Even when I can't perceive God's presence or intervention, I still have faith in His existence.


He is able
God has the power and capability to do anything, even the impossible.


But if He chooses not to move
God has a greater plan for our lives, and sometimes that means saying 'no' to our requests.


In the way we prayed he would
We may be praying for something specific, but God knows what's best for us overall.


We're confident He's working
Even if we can't see it, we trust that God is working behind the scenes in our lives.


all together for our good
God will use everything for the good of those who love Him.


I will stand behind His Word
I will trust in the promises and teachings of the Bible.


For He is able
God has the power to overcome any obstacle and fulfill His promises.


And as the night gives way
The darkness of our struggles will eventually give way to the light of hope and victory.


to dawning and evaporates away
The morning brings new beginnings and opportunities to move forward from grief and hardship.


I stand to face another day
With God's help, I can face each day with renewed strength and purpose.


He's able
God is always able to see us through any difficulty and make a way forward.




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