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Need You Now - How Many Times
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Jul 9, 2026 updated
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Plumb's song 'Need You Now (How Many Times)' is a heartfelt cry for God's presence and strength during difficult times. The lyrics express exhaustion from holding on, a desire to find meaning and beauty, and a plea for God to take away the pain. The singer acknowledges God's past faithfulness in giving strength to keep going and asks for continued help. References to walking through shadows and fear echo Psalm 23. The song is about dependence on God in moments of weakness and uncertainty, emphasizing the need for His nearness and sustaining power.
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And everybody's got a wound to be healed
I want to believe there's beauty here
'Cause oh, I get so tired of holding on
I can't let go, I can't move on
I want to believe there's meaning here
How many times have you heard me cry out
"God please take this"?
How many times have you given me strength to
Just keep breathing?
Oh I need you
God, I need you now.
Standing on a road I didn't plan
Wondering how I got to where I am
I'm trying to hear that still small voice
I'm trying to hear above the noise
How many times have you heard me cry out
"God please take this"?
How many times have you given me strength to
Just keep breathing?
Oh I need you
God, I need you now.
Though I walk,
Though I walk through the shadows
And I, I am so afraid
Please stay, please stay right beside me
With every single step I take
How many times have you heard me cry out?
And how many times have you given me strength?
How many times have you heard me cry out
"God please take this"?
How many times have you given me strength to
Just keep breathing?
Oh I need you
God, I need you now.
I need you now
Oh I need you
God, I need you now.
I need you now
I need you now