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I Don't Wanna Leave (Extended Version)
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Jul 30, 2026 updated
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William McDowell's song 'I Don't Wanna Leave' is a live worship piece expressing a deep desire to remain in God's presence. The lyrics describe being surrounded by love, finding peace and grace, and experiencing joy and release in worship. The repeated refrain 'I don't wanna leave' emphasizes the longing to stay close to God. The song reflects themes of intimacy with God, surrender, and the overwhelming goodness of His presence, encouraging listeners to linger in worship.
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We've been waiting for this moment
Now we're standing in Your presence, Jesus
Gazing into eyes like fire
You're the only One that matters now
And all our fears are swept away
As we see You face to face
Surrounded by Your love
I've found a place of peace
I've found a place of grace
Wrapped in Your embrace and I don't wanna leave
Here in Your presence
Such a sweet release
I can feel Your joy
Rushing over me
And I don't wanna leave
Only You can satisfy us
So we bow to give You worship, Jesus
Holy, holy
You're the only One that matters now
And all our fears are swept away
As we see You face to face
Surrounded by Your love
I've found a place of peace
I've found a place of grace
Wrapped in Your embrace and I don't wanna leave
Here in Your presence
Such a sweet release
I can feel Your joy
Rushing over me
And I don't wanna leave
Surrounded by Your love
I've found a place of peace
I've found a place of grace
Wrapped in Your embrace and I don't wanna leave
Here in Your presence
Such a sweet release
I can feel Your joy
Rushing over me
And I don't wanna leave
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna leave
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna leave
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna leave
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna leave
Surrounded by Your love
I've found a place of peace
I've found a place of grace
Wrapped in Your embrace and I don't wanna leave
Here in Your presence
Such a sweet release
I can feel Your joy
Rushing over me
And I don't wanna leave
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna leave
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna leave
Surrounded by Your love
I've found a place of peace
I've found a place of grace
Wrapped in Your embrace and I don't wanna leave
Here in Your presence
Such a sweet release
I can feel Your joy
Rushing over me
And I don't wanna leave
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna leave
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna leave
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna leave
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna leave
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna leave
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna leave