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Swallow The Ocean
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Aug 20, 2026 updated
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NewSong's 'Swallow the Ocean (Coming Alive)' is a worship song expressing awe at God's overwhelming presence and love. The lyrics describe a deep spiritual thirst and a desire to fully experience God's goodness, comparing it to trying to swallow the ocean. The chorus emphasizes coming alive, undone, and away with God, approaching Him with childlike faith and lifted hands. The bridge declares that God makes all things new, reinforcing themes of renewal and transformation. The song encourages listeners to surrender and embrace God's healing and purpose.
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Who can stand apart from Your presence?
Once we have tasted, the goodness of Your love.
Who can change a heart? Only You can.
We're restless and thirsty, for healing from above.
You break the heavens open,
and I'm trying to swallow the ocean.
[Chorus:]
I'm coming alive with You.
I'm coming undone with You.
I'm coming away with You.
With the faith of a child I come.
With my hands lifted high I come.
I'm coming alive with You.
Who can know Your thoughts and Your purpose?
I want to join in, to listen and obey.
Who can do the things that You can?
If its impossible, Lord You know the way.
You break the heavens open,
and I'm trying to swallow the ocean.
[Chorus]
[Bridge:]
You make all things new [x5]
[Chorus]