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Closer

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The Worship Initiative's song 'Closer,' featuring Hannah Hardin, is a contemporary worship piece expressing a deep, desperate longing for God's presence. The lyrics compare the need for God's love to essential elements like water and breath, emphasizing total dependence. The song uses imagery of wind, storm, and fire to convey both the challenges of life and the sustaining power of God's love. It repeatedly asks Jesus to draw the singer closer, highlighting a desire for intimacy beyond mere religious activity. The bridge reinforces this closeness as more vital than breath, steps, or songs. Overall, the song is a prayer for deeper connection with God.

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Like the rushing wind
Would You breathe within my heart, heart

Through the raging storm
Would You hold me in Your arms, arms

'Cause I need You
How I need You

I need Your love like I need water
I need Your love like I need breath inside my lungs
Burning my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus, draw me closer to Your heart

Through the wind and rain
I can hear You call my name, name

And when the nights get rough
I will still sing out Your praise

'Cause I need You
How I need You

I need Your love like I need water
I need Your love like I need breath inside my lungs
Burning my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus, draw me closer to Your heart
To Your heart

Closer than my every breath
Closer than my every step
Closer than the song I sing
Closer than anything

Closer than anything
Closer than anything

I need Your love like I need water
I need Your love like I need breath inside my lungs
Burning my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus, draw me closer

Your Heart
Your Heart
Your Heart
Come and take me over
Jesus, draw me closer

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