Water
Quenching the Soul: Matt Brouwer's Ode to Spiritual Thirst
Lyrics
You are my God, I seek you
You are my God, and I am actively searching for you.
My soul thirsts for you
My soul deeply longs for a connection with you.
You are my God, I seek you
Reiteration of the seeking and acknowledging God as the focus.
My flesh faints for you
My physical being is yearning and weakening in the pursuit of you.
And in a dry and weary land
Describing the environment as spiritually arid and exhausting.
You are my water
In this spiritually challenging place, God is the source of sustenance.
You are my water
Emphasizing that God is the essential and replenishing "water" in life.
You are my God, I need you
Expressing dependence on God, recognizing the need for divine assistance.
You have been my help
Acknowledging God as a constant source of support in times of need.
You are my God, I need you
Reiterating the need for God's presence and help.
Let joyful lips sing
Encouraging a celebration of God's goodness through joyful expressions.
And in a dry and weary land
Repetition of the challenging spiritual condition in a dry land.
You are my water
God remains the essential and life-giving "water" in difficult times.
You are my water, oh yeah
Reaffirming God's role as the sustaining force even in adversity.
Your steadfast love is better than life
Declaring that God's unwavering love surpasses the value of life itself.
Your steadfast love is better than life
Repetition underscoring the exceptional nature of God's steadfast love.
Your steadfast love is better than life
Emphasizing the incomparable and superior quality of God's love.
Your steadfast love is better than life
Reiterating the extraordinary value of God's steadfast love over life.
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