Bethel Music + Steffany Gretzinger - Closer Lyrics
Lyrics
Your love has ravished my heart
And taken me over, taken me over
And all I want is to be
With You forever, with You forever
Pull me a little closer
Take me a little deeper
I want to know Your heart
I want to know Your heart
`Cause Your love is so much sweeter
Than anything I've tasted
I want to know Your heart
I want to know Your heart
Whoa, whoa, how great Your love is for me
Whoa, whoa, how great is Your love
Pull me a little closer
Take me a little deeper
I want to know Your heart
I want to know Your heart
Your love is so much stronger
Than anything I've faced and
I want to know Your heart
I want to know Your heart
Video
Closer (LIVE) - Bethel Music & Steffany Gretzinger | For the Sake of the World
Meaning & Inspiration
"Closer," a poignant track from Bethel Music's "For the Sake of the World" album featuring Steffany Gretzinger, released on October 9, 2012, is a profound exploration of the believer's desire for intimacy with God. The song doesn't just describe a feeling; it articulates a spiritual yearning, a deep-seated longing to be brought near to the divine presence, mirroring the Psalmist's cry in Psalm 63:8, "My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me." This isn't a passive wish, but an active pursuit, an echo of the Apostle Paul's exhortation in James 4:8 to "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." The message centers on the transformative power of proximity to God, highlighting how closeness fosters a deeper understanding of His character and a greater reliance on His strength, much like Moses’ experience on Mount Sinai where his face shone after spending time with God (Exodus 34:29-30). The repetitive, almost chanted nature of the desire for God to "draw us closer" serves as a powerful invocation, a humble acknowledgment that this drawing is ultimately initiated by God Himself, a grace extended to those who sincerely seek Him, as stated in Matthew 7:7, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Ultimately, "Closer" is an anthem for the soul that understands its origin and its destiny lies in communion with its Creator, a testament to the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit drawing us into a more profound and abiding relationship with God, fulfilling the promise of John 14:26 that the Helper would teach them all things and bring to their remembrance everything He had said.