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Closer
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Jul 30, 2026 updated
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Brandon Lake's 'Closer' is a worship song expressing deep dependence on God's love and presence. The lyrics compare needing God's love to needing water and breath, emphasizing an essential, life-sustaining connection. The song speaks of drawing near to Jesus through life's storms and difficulties, with a repeated plea for God to draw the singer closer to His heart. It reflects a theme of intimate surrender and longing for God's nearness, similar to the biblical idea of abiding in Christ.
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Like the rushing wind
Would you breath within my heart
Through the raging storm
Would you hold me in your arms
Cause I need you
How I need you
I need your love like I need water
I need your love like I need breath inside my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus draw me closer
To your heart
Through the wind and rain
I can hear you call my name
When the nights get rough
I will still sing out your praise
Cause I need you
How I need you
I need your love like I need water
I need your love like I need breath inside my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus draw me closer
To your heart
Your heart
Your heart
Closer than my every breath
Closer than my every step
Closer than the song I sing
Closer than anything
Closer than every breath
Closer than my every step
Closer than the song I sing
Closer than anything
I need your love like I need water
I need your love like I need breath inside my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus draw me closer
I need your love like I need water
I need your love like I need breath inside my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus draw me closer
To your heart
Your heart
Your heart
Come and take me over
Jesus draw me closer
To your heart