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(Even) Closer
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Aug 31, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Jonathan McReynolds' song "Closer" is a heartfelt worship ballad expressing a deep longing for intimacy with God. The lyrics repeatedly ask to be drawn nearer to the Lord, emphasizing that ordinary experiences are insufficient and that true fulfillment is found only in His presence. The song encourages believers to prioritize spiritual disciplines like prayer and scripture reading to grow closer to God. It reflects a personal and passionate desire for a deeper relationship with Christ, making it a moving piece for personal devotion and congregational worship.
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(Ohh oh oh)
(Draw us close)
(Ooh ooh)
(Draw us close)
(Ah)
(That's somebody's prayer today)
(Oh, would You draw me)
(draw me)
(draw me)
(draw me close)
(Oh oh)
(Draw me nearer)
(Nearer blessed Lord)
(To the place where I can be)
(Closer)
(Draw me nearer)
(Nearer blessed Lord)
(To the place where I can be)
(Closer)
(Oh, see You alone)
(Are my heart's desire)
(And I long)
(To be a little bit)
(Closer)
(Oh, You alone)
(are my heart's desire)
(And I long)
(To be...)
(Closer)
(Nattie, The ordinary just won't do)
(I need a love that's pure and true)
(I can always find it when I'm closer)
(Closer)
The ordinary just won't do
I need a love that's pure and true
I can always find it when I'm
(Closer)
(The ordinary, it won't do)
(I can't do without You)
(So Lord please, let me be)
(Closer)
(Lord I want you, I need You)
(I gotta get by You)
(So Lord, please let me be)
(Closer)
(Closer)
(Closer)
(Closer)
(Closer)
(You alone are my heart's desire)
(Closer)
(You alone are my heart's desire)
(Closer)
(I wanna be where You are)
(Closer)
(I gotta be where You are) (I gotta be where You are)
(Closer)
(I wanna be where You are) (I wanna be where You are)
(Closer)
(I gotta be where You are) (I gotta be where You are)
(Closer)
(Come on, say "Closer")
(Closer)
(I wanna be closer)
(Closer)
(Closer) (Yeah yeah yeah)
(Closer)
(Closer) (Closer)
(Closer)
(If I had to wake up a little earlier to be)
(Closer)
(If I had to read a few more scriptures just to be)
(Closer)
(I'll spend more time in prayer so I can be)
(Closer)
(Come on, closer)
(Closer) (Closer)
(Closer to You)