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Something Beautiful
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Aug 4, 2026 updated
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Needtobreathe's 'Something Beautiful' is a worshipful rock song expressing a deep spiritual longing for God's presence and transformation. The lyrics use imagery of ocean waves and rising water to depict surrender and trust, as the singer acknowledges past fear but chooses to remain close to God. The repeated desire to be consumed like fire and the posture of kneeling highlight a prayerful, expectant attitude. The song conveys that earthly achievements or dreams cannot satisfy the soul's deepest need, which is found only in God's beauty and grace.
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In your ocean, I'm ankle deep
I feel the waves crashin' on my feet
It's like I know where I need to be
But I can't figure out, yeah I can't figure out
Just how much air I will need to breathe
When your tide rushes over me
There's only one way to figure out
But will you let me drown, will you let me drown
Hey now, this is my desire
Consume me like a fire, 'cause I just want something beautiful
To touch me, I know that I'm in reach
'Cause I am down on my knees, I'm waiting for something beautiful
Oh, something beautiful
And the water is risin' quick
And for years I was scared of it
We can't be sure when it will subside
So I won't leave your side, no I can't leave your side
Hey now, this is my desire
Consume me like a fire, 'cause I just want something beautiful
To touch me, I know that I'm in reach
'Cause I am down on my knees, I'm waiting for something beautiful
Oh, something beautiful
Oh, something beautiful
In a day dream, I couldn't live like this
I wouldn't stop until I found something beautiful
When I wake up
And all I want, I have
You know it's still not what I need - something beautiful
Hey now, this is my desire
Consume me like a fire, 'cause I just want something beautiful
To touch me, I know that I'm in reach
'Cause I am down on my knees, I'm waiting for something beautiful
Oh, something beautiful [fade out]