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Air I Breathe
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Jul 6, 2026 updated
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Hillsong United's song 'Breathe / What A Friend I've Found' is a worship ballad expressing deep dependence on God. The lyrics compare the need for God to the necessity of air and rain, portraying a desperate longing for His presence, love, and grace. The song invites God to hold, touch, and cover the worshiper, emphasizing a personal and intimate relationship. It reflects themes of surrender and reliance on God's sustaining power, echoing the biblical idea of finding rest in God alone.
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Hold me, in your arms
Like a new born child
I'm desperate, lord
For more of you
Touch me, with your love
Deep within my heart
I'm waiting, lord
For more of you
May your words of love
Wash over me
May your songs of grace
Cover me
More than the air I breathe today
I need you
More than the desert needs the rain
I need you
More than the air breathe today
I need you
More than to live another day
I need you