Anchor Hymns - Where Else Can I Go? Lyrics
Lyrics
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
You are the Living Word come down from heaven
And anyone who eats this bread is gonna live forever
You are the Living Word come down from heaven
And anyone who eats this bread is gonna live forever
Blessed are the desperate ones
Who knows where their help comes from
Oh Lord My Lord
Where else can I go?
Where else can I go?
Oh Lord My Lord
Where else can I go?
Where else can I go?
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
You are the blood poured out on the altar
And anyone who drinks this wine is one with the Father
You are the blood poured out on the altar
And anyone who drinks this wine is one with the Father
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Blessed are the desperate ones
Who know where their help comes from
Oh Lord My Lord
Where else can I go?
Where else can I go?
Oh Lord My Lord
Where else can I go?
Where else can I go?
Oh Lord My Lord
Where else can I go?
Where else can I go?
Oh Lord My Lord
Where else can I go?
Where else can I go?
Oh, oh, oh, oh I'm gonna follow Jesus the holy one
Oh, oh, oh, oh I'm gonna follow Jesus the holy one
Oh, oh, oh, oh I'm gonna follow Jesus the holy one
Oh, oh, oh, oh I'm gonna follow Jesus the holy one
Oh Lord My Lord
Where else can I go?
Where else can I go?
Oh Lord My Lord
Where else can I go?
Where else can I go?
Oh Lord My Lord
Where else can I go?
Where else can I go?
Oh Lord My Lord
Where else can I go?
Where else can I go?
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back
No turning back
I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back
No turning back
I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back
No turning back
I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back
No turning back
Video
Where Else Can I Go - Anchor Hymns (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Anchor Hymns' "Where Else Can I Go?" is a powerful and direct expression of absolute reliance on Jesus Christ, released on February 23, 2024. This track, born from a place of profound theological reflection, zeroes in on the ultimate exclusivity of salvation found in Christ. The core message resonates with a deep-seated understanding that in our human frailty and spiritual need, true and everlasting life is found nowhere else but in the person and work of Jesus. The song’s narrative arc begins by acknowledging Jesus as the "Living Word come down from heaven," a clear allusion to John 1:14 which states, "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." This divine embodiment is then intrinsically linked to eternal life through consumption, echoing Jesus' own words in John 6:54: "Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day." The imagery of "eating this bread" and "drinking this wine" is deeply sacramental, pointing to the Holy Communion and the transformative grace received through it, aligning with the concept of spiritual sustenance.
The song then shifts to a beatitude, proclaiming, "Blessed are the desperate ones, who knows where their help comes from." This speaks to a spiritual humility and recognition of need, a concept beautifully captured in Matthew 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." It’s in this state of desperation, not as a negative condition but as an open door to divine intervention, that true help is recognized. The repeated refrain, "Oh Lord My Lord, Where else can I go?" is the anthemic heart of the song, a direct plea and affirmation that in Him alone is found the answer. This question directly mirrors the sentiment expressed by Peter in John 6:68, after Jesus asked his disciples if they too would leave, to which Peter replied, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." The lyrics continue to explore the sacrificial aspect of Christ's offering, referring to "the blood poured out on the altar" and the resulting unity "with the Father" for those who partake. This is a profound testament to Christ’s atoning sacrifice, as described in Hebrews 9:14, where Jesus' blood is said to "cleanse our conscience from dead works to serve the living God." The song moves into a declaration of commitment, "I'm gonna follow Jesus the holy one," culminating in the resolute statement, "I have decided to follow Jesus, No turning back." This echoes the solemn vow of discipleship, a commitment that requires complete surrender and a steadfast heart, a sentiment found in passages like Luke 9:62: "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God." "Where Else Can I Go?" is more than just a song; it’s a profound theological statement set to music, an invitation to consider the singular, life-giving power of Jesus and to find solace and purpose in His unwavering presence.