Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, William began playing piano at age five. By… Read Full Bio ↴Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, William began playing piano at age five. By age 13 he was playing drums for his church. At age 16 he was playing organ for the church, and at age 18 began leading worship at the church. Since then, William has ministered with some of the most respected and well- known pastors, speakers and worship leaders in the world.

In 2001 after relocating to Orlando, Florida, William was hired as the Music Director and keyboardist for Ron Kenoly. It was during his time with Dr. Kenoly that William had the opportunity to travel all over the world and experience the presence of God in multiple cultures and expressions. This experience impacted his ministry tremendously. William has an ability to connect with people of multiple cultures and reach multiple generations in the same setting so that everyone can experience the presence of God together.

In 2003 utilizing his educational background (B.S. in Entertainment Business) and fulfilling a God given desire, "The Delivery Room" recording studio was established. William recorded his first solo effort, "The Reason I Live" out of the studio, along with hosting numerous other sessions. In 2005 "The Delivery Room" expanded into a brand new 2300 sq ft space and has hosted several artists and producers such as Martha Munizzi, Group One Crew, KJ-52, Tito Nieves, Loris Holland, Aaron Pearce, and EA Sports.

In 2006, William accepted the position of worship leader at The Gathering Place in Lake Mary, FL., serving alongside Pastor Sam Hinn. In 2007 William was ordained as a pastor at The Gathering Place and while serving this multicultural body has hosted recording artist and worship leaders such as Hillsong United, Martha Munizzi (also a member of the church), Jeff Deyo, Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, Ricardo Sanchez and others.

In addition to music, William is a teacher who ministers the Word in churches and conferences, and is fully committed to establishing an organization that deals with some of the global goliath's facing our world today such as hunger, clean drinking water, and domestic H.S. graduation.The Williams Brothers

We Just Want You
William McDowell Lyrics

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Come on let's put those hands together one more time
We going to play something tonight
Let's go

We need Your Spirit pouring out on us, Oh God
We need revival stirring up oh god
We just want you, we just want you
We just want you, we just want you

Hallelujah come on help us sing

Creation waits, Creation waits
We people long for You, We people long for You
Yes Lord
We Anticipate a Mighty Move
We're leaning, We're leaning
Trusting, trusting
Patiently, Patiently we are waiting, we waiting
We desperate we desperate and we are and we are
Crying out

And we need
Your spirit, your spirit Pouring out on us
Oh God we need you, we need you
Revival, revival stirring up oh god
We just want you, we just want you
We just want you, we just want you
Come on let's sing that again

Creation waits, Creation waits
We people long for You, We people long for You
We Anticipate a Mighty Move
We're leaning, We're leaning
Trusting, trusting
Patiently, Patiently we are waiting, we waiting
We desperate we desperate and we are and we are
Crying out

Somebody shout tonight
We need Your Spirit pouring out on us, Oh God
We need revival stirring up oh god
We need Your Spirit pouring out on us, Oh God
We need revival stirring up oh god
We just want you
God we lift up our voices in this room
We lift up our hands in this room
Because we know we need a revival in this land
We know that you don't just send revival
You come yourself
And so we give you praise today
We are listening on behalf of the nations on the earth
Because as we look around we know
We know that we needed a permanent church
We need an eternal God of the nation
We know we needed a God in the world
So we lifted up our voice
So we reach out to you tonight
All around the world crying out to God
Come on and save us
Come on and save us
Come yourself
We ask you God, God
We are asking come on come let us pray come
Holy spirit we'll pray
Come we're praying we're praying come
We're praying come holy spirit
We need to move move
We are desperate for you
The nation needs you oh
Holy spirit so we pray to you ooh
We're praying ooh we're praying ooh
We're praying ooh holy spirit

Revival, revival
Revival, revival
Revival, revival
Holy spirit
This morning, this morning
Transform us, transform us
Transform us, transform us
Holy spirit
And we need And we need your power
We need your voice
We need your voice
We need your hand
I need some people to lift up their voice in this room
Some people who are hungry for God

Blessed are those who know that they need God
For there is a kingdom
Blessed are those who know that they need God
For there is a kingdom
Any body need him in this room
We are asking you to move, move
We are praying, move
We are praying, move
Holy spirit
We are desperate for him, move
We need you, move
We need you, move
Holy spirit

Revive us, Revive us, Revive us Holy Spirit
Transform us, Transform us, Transform us Holy Spirit
Reveal Your power
Reveal Your glory
Reveal Your kindness
Reveal Your love

Somebody get down and praise in this room
Somebody release a sound in this room
Someone release a sound in this room
We serve an awesome God
We serve a mighty God
We serve a faithful God

We serve a God that keeps his promises
And everything he says is yes and amen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of William McDowell's song "We Just Want You" express a deep longing for the presence of God and a desire for spiritual revival. The song starts with a call to worship and a declaration that the people gathered want to experience something powerful in their time of worship.

The first verse emphasizes the desperate need for the Spirit of God to pour out upon the people. It acknowledges the need for revival, a stirring up of the spirit, and expresses a simple desire to have God's presence above all else. The repetition of the phrase "we just want you" reinforces this longing and sets the tone for the rest of the song.

The second verse continues to express the earnest desire for God's Spirit and revival. The mention of creation waiting and people longing for God reflects the belief that all of creation longs for the living God. The lyrics convey an anticipation for a mighty move of God, and a willingness to patiently wait and trust in His timing.

As the song progresses, the lyrics become more impassioned, and the worshipers cry out for God's Spirit to be poured out on them and for revival to stir up their souls. The repetition of the phrases "we're desperate" and "we're crying out" highlights the intensity of their longing and their acknowledgment of their deep need for God's presence and power.

The song then shifts to an exhortation to shout and praise, acknowledging that God's Spirit and revival are necessary not only for individuals but also for the entire land and the nations of the earth. The lyrics emphasize the understanding that true revival and transformation can only come when God Himself comes and acts. The song ends with a prayer for God's power, voice, and hand to move mightily in their midst.

Overall, the lyrics of "We Just Want You" convey a sincere desire for a revival and the outpouring of God's Spirit. It expresses a recognition of the need for God's presence and a willingness to wait and trust in His timing. The song also acknowledges that revival is not just a temporary event but a transforming experience that leads to the manifestation of God's power and love. The repeated phrases, exclamations, and passionate pleas reflect the earnestness and hunger of the worshipers for a deep encounter with God.

Line by Line Meaning

Come on let's put those hands together one more time
Let's join together in praise and worship

We going to play something tonight
We are going to experience a powerful spiritual encounter tonight

We need Your Spirit pouring out on us, Oh God
We long for the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in our lives

We need revival stirring up oh god
We desire a revival of spiritual awakening and transformation

We just want you, we just want you
Our ultimate desire is to have a deep relationship with God

Hallelujah come on help us sing
Let us joyfully worship and praise God together

Creation waits, Creation waits
The world eagerly anticipates the influence of God's power and love

We people long for You, We people long for You
We, as humanity, deeply yearn for God's presence and guidance

We Anticipate a Mighty Move
We expect God to work in powerful and transformative ways

We're leaning, We're leaning
We are placing our trust and reliance on God

Trusting, trusting
We have faith and confidence in God's faithfulness

Patiently, Patiently we are waiting, we waiting
We are patiently anticipating God's timing and intervention

We desperate we desperate and we are and we are
We are in a state of desperation, recognizing our need for God

Crying out
We are earnestly and fervently calling out to God

And we need Your spirit, your spirit Pouring out on us
We require the outpouring of the Holy Spirit's presence and power

We need you, we need you
We deeply need and depend on God in every aspect of our lives

Come on let's sing that again
Let's repeat that declaration of our desire for God's presence and revival

God we lift up our voices in this room
We raise our voices in worship and prayer to God

We lift up our hands in this room
We physically express our surrender and adoration to God

Because we know we need a revival in this land
We recognize the need for a spiritual awakening and transformation in our nation

We know that you don't just send revival
We understand that revival comes through a personal encounter with God

You come yourself
God's presence and power are directly involved in genuine revival

And so we give you praise today
We offer our gratitude and adoration to God in this moment

We are listening on behalf of the nations on the earth
We are attentive to God's voice and leading for the sake of all nations

Because as we look around we know
As we observe the state of the world, we understand

We know that we needed a permanent church
We recognize the need for a steadfast and enduring church

We need an eternal God of the nation
We need a God who reigns over all nations for all eternity

We know we needed a God in the world
We acknowledge our need for God's presence and involvement in the world

So we lifted up our voice
We express our prayers and worship through vocalization

So we reach out to you tonight
We extend ourselves in seeking God's presence and intervention

All around the world crying out to God
People from every corner of the globe are calling out to God

Come on and save us
We urgently implore God to rescue and deliver us

Come yourself
We desire for God to personally come and intervene

We ask you God, God
We humbly request God's involvement and intervention

We are asking come on come let us pray come
We are inviting God to join us in prayer and intercession

Holy spirit we'll pray
We commit ourselves to pray in the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit

We're praying come we're praying come holy spirit
Our prayers are focused on inviting and surrendering to the Holy Spirit's presence and work

We need to move move
We need God to act and bring about change and transformation

We are desperate for you
Our need for God is urgent and intense

The nation needs you oh Holy spirit
Our country is in dire need of the Holy Spirit's guidance and intervention

So we pray to you ooh we're praying ooh we're praying ooh
Our prayers are ongoing and persistent, seeking God's power and presence

Revival, revival
We cry out for a revival, a spiritual awakening and transformation

Holy spirit
We acknowledge and depend on the Holy Spirit's role in bringing revival

Transform us, transform us
We surrender to God's transformative work in our lives

Reveal Your power
We ask God to manifest His power and authority

Reveal Your glory
We seek to witness and experience the fullness of God's splendor and magnificence

Reveal Your kindness
We long to encounter and receive God's loving and gracious nature

Reveal Your love
We desire to know and be embraced by God's unconditional love

Somebody get down and praise in this room
Someone should humble themselves and actively worship God

Somebody release a sound in this room
Someone should express their worship and praise vocally

Someone release a sound in this room
Let there be an outpouring of heartfelt worship and praise in this place

We serve an awesome God
We acknowledge God's greatness and awe-inspiring nature

We serve a mighty God
We serve a God who is powerful and capable of mighty acts

We serve a faithful God
Our God is trustworthy and keeps His promises

We serve a God that keeps his promises
God faithfully fulfills His commitments and assurances

And everything he says is yes and amen
God's words are trustworthy and will surely come to pass

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Aaron Lindsey, William McDowell

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@christinebeltran8485

5y↑22

"We Just Want You"

We need Your Spirit pouring out on us, Oh God
We need revival stirring up oh god we just want you, we just want you
Creation waits, We people long To You, Anticipate a Mighty Move
Were leaning, Trusting, Patiently waiting were desperate and we are
crying out
Come, Come, Come,
Holy spirit

[x2]
Move, Move, Move
Holy Spirit
[x2]

Revive us, Revive us, Revive us Holy Spirit
Transform us, Transform us, Transform us Holy Spirit
Reveal Your power
Reveal Your glory
Reveal Your kindness
Reveal Your love

All comments from YouTube:

@kyengasanji1093

3y↑15

I can't stop listening to this song. MC Dowell is really annointed. This song really charges my spirit

@big420ccboiz9

44w

This song get me so hype Jesus we need ❤❤❤

@lenaquandoh9610

6y↑21

WHOAW! William McDowell!, This is so JAZZY & I'm loving it. So needed to start the Day. God we need your Revival at these last days.

@zakiafrikaworld254

6y↑11

Powerful very powerful...his presence so strong... so intense... God bless you and your team Man of God may our good Lord continue using you...to worship and draw your people closer to the Kingdom. Thank you Jesus..