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Vacation
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Aug 19, 2026 updated
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David Dunn's song "Vacation" uses the metaphor of a holiday to express a deep longing for rest and intimacy with God. The lyrics describe being tired, running on empty, and desiring a place where time stands still and work is done. The repeated refrain "just to be with you" points to a spiritual rest found in God's presence. The song conveys a sense of surrender and peace, echoing the biblical invitation to find rest in God. It's a gentle, reflective piece that encourages listeners to pause and seek God's presence amid life's busyness.
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I wanna take, to take a vacation
A holiday down by the sea
To set away from all the frustrations
To the place where I can breathe
Cause I'm tired of no time to sleep
I wanna go where the clocks all stand still
To get away from the heat and the uphill
Where all the work is through
And all I need is you
I wanna take a vacation, just to be with you
I wanna take a vacation, just to be with you
I've been running, running on empty
It's time to sit and rest my feet
Say goodbye, goodbye to the busy
And finally I'll rest in peace
Cause I'm tired, of no time to sleep
I wanna go where the clocks all stand still
To get away from the heat and the uphill
Where all the work is through
And all I need is you
I wanna take a vacation, just to be with you
I wanna take a vacation, just to be with you
When the stars align
When the time is right
I will be with you
When the stars align
When the time is right
I will be with you
When the stars align
When the time is right
I will be with you
When the stars align
When the time is right
I will be with you
I wanna go where the clocks all stand still
To get away from the heat and the uphill
I wanna go where the clocks all stand still
To get away from the heat and the uphill
Where all the work is through
And all I need is you
I wanna take a vacation, just to be with you
I wanna take a vacation, just to be with you
I wanna take a vacation