When the first light brightened the dark
Before the breaking of the human heart
There was You and there was me
Innocence was all I knew
'Cause all I had to know was You
We were running underneath the trees
I want to see You face to face
Where being in Your arms is the permanent state
I want it like it was back then
I want to be in Eden
I remember how You called my name
And I would meet You at the garden gate
How the glory of Your love would shine
And I remember when the stars were young
You breathed life into my lungs
Oh I never felt so alive
I want to see You face to face
Where being in Your arms is the permanent state
I want it like it was back then
I want to be in Eden
To be naked and unashamed
In a sweet downpour of innocent rain
I want it like it was back then
I want to be in Eden
Where my eyes can see the colors of glory
My hands can reach the heaven before me
Oh my God I want to be there with You
Where our hearts will beat with joy together
And love will reign forever and ever
Oh my God I want to be there with You
I want to see You face to face
Where being in Your arms is the permanent state
I want it like it was back then
I want to be in Eden
To be naked and unashamed
In a sweet downpour of innocent rain
I want it like it was back then
I want to be in Eden
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Eden
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Jul 24, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Phil Wickham's song 'Eden' expresses a longing to return to the perfect relationship with God that existed before the fall. The lyrics recall the innocence of creation, walking with God in the garden, and the desire to be face to face with Him again. It paints a picture of being naked and unashamed, experiencing God's glory and love without barrier. The song reflects on humanity's original state and the hope of restoration, where love reigns forever. It connects to the biblical story of Eden and the yearning for intimacy with God.
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