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Whitewater
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Jul 17, 2026 updated
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Rich Mullins' song reflects a longing for God's presence amid life's journeys. The lyrics describe physical travel through landscapes like Hoosier hills and prairie miles, yet none of these can bring the singer to the place his heart truly desires—being with God. He admits to past pride and avoidance of prayer, but now humbly kneels. The song contrasts the restless movement of the world with the deep pull toward divine intimacy, expressing that no earthly destination can satisfy like being with God.
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Oh [?]
Well the white water wanders through them Hoosier hills
The water rolls right on
And the moon rises over a furrowed field
A sycamore stands in the sun
But they can't take me where
I would rather be
Where my heart leads me to
They can't take me where I would rather be with You
Well the greyhound may bus me over prairie miles
Endless distances keep running
And up above me the clouds seem to sail on by
I can't keep myself from wondering
If they could take me where I would rather be
Where my heart leads me to
They can't take me where I would rather be with You
Well I've spent most of my life running away from the things I've needed
And I spent most of my time being
Too proud to pray
But now at last I'm down here on my knees
And the neon flashes like the alabaster ruins
Sending signals out to the blind
And the people here well they're always moving
Soon I'll leave them all behind
Cuz they can't take me where
I would rather be
Where my heart leads me to
They can't take me where I would rather be with You