Commissioned - I Love Thinking of U Lyrics
Lyrics
I'd like to take the time and say
Lord, I appreciate
Just how good you've been to me
My words cannot express
Though I attempt to do my best
Searching for words, yet so inadequate
You know the truth is
I've never felt like this before
A special kind of love
I want more and more
And more and more
Feels like a dream, it's, oh, so real
It's incomparable
The way You make me feel
I love thinking of You
I get joy when I think about You, joy
Your love is like a dream taking over me
Makes my life complete, and You know
Like a child with a brand new toy
Oh, what joy
Whenever I heard Your Name
I get so excited
When I begin to reminisce
You've been so good to me
So many blessings
You know the truth is
You know I've never felt like this before
A special kind of love
It makes me cry out for more and more
Feels like a dream
Oh, but it's, oh, so real
It's incomparable
The way You make me feel
I love thinking of You
(I love thinking 'bout You)
I get joy when I think about You, joy
(I love thinking 'bout you, yeah)
(Hey, hey, hey)
Your love is like a dream taking over me
(Like a dream taking over me)
Makes my life complete, and You know
(But it's reality, yeah, hey-hey-hey)
I love thinking of You
I get joy when I think about You, joy
(I get joy, so much joy)
Your love is like a dream taking over me
It's taking over me
And I'm gonna tell the world
Tell the world I love You
Love You, I love You
Lord, there's no word about You
I'm gonna give You a praise
Every night and every day, yeah
Sing it, oh, yeah, sing it, oh, yeah
(I love You)
Thinking of You, hey, hey, yeah
I love thinking of You
(Because You've been so very good)
I get joy when I think about You, joy
(So very good to me)
Your love is like a dream taking over me
(It's like a dream)
But I know it's reality
Because You live in me
I love thinking of You
(And I get joy)
I get joy when I think about You, joy
(So much joy, so much joy)
Your love is like a dream taking over me
(I can feel it moving on the inside of me)
Makes my life complete, and You know
(Because You're real, You're so real)
(Lord, I love You, Lord, I love You...)
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I Love Thinking Of U
Meaning & Inspiration
Commissioned's "I Love Thinking of U," released on January 1, 1991, as part of their impactful album *Number 7*, stands as a powerful testament to the profound and inexpressible joy found in a relationship with God. The song immediately dives into a spirit of overwhelming gratitude, articulating a sentiment many believers experience but often struggle to put into words: the sheer inadequacy of human language to truly capture the Lord's goodness. From the outset, the lyrics declare a deep appreciation for God's presence and actions, humbly acknowledging that even the most earnest attempts to verbalize His greatness fall short. This echoes the sentiment of Psalm 40:5, which marvels at God's countless wonderful deeds, stating, "none can compare with you!" It's a recognition of God's transcendent nature, beyond human comprehension or expression.
The core of the song unfolds with a vibrant description of an unparalleled divine love. The experience is framed as something entirely new and unique, a "special kind of love" that elicits a longing for "more and more." This isn't merely an emotional state but a profound spiritual awakening, described as a dream that is "oh, so real" and "incomparable." It speaks to the transformative power of God's *agape* love, which surpasses all earthly affections and truly satisfies the soul. As Psalm 63:3 proclaims, "Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you." This hunger for more of God's love reflects a genuine spiritual yearning, much like the psalmist's cry in Psalm 42:1, "As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God." The feeling described is not fleeting but profoundly real, indicative of God's living presence actively shaping the believer's inner world, fulfilling the promise of 1 John 4:19, "We love because he first loved us."
At the heart of "I Love Thinking of U" is the simple yet profound declaration of joy derived from contemplating God. The repeated affirmation, "I get joy when I think about You, joy," encapsulates the spiritual practice of meditation and mindfulness of God. This joy is not circumstantial; it springs from the very act of focusing one's mind on the Creator. Philippians 4:8 encourages believers to fix their thoughts on "whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable," and for the person of faith, God embodies all these virtues. This aligns perfectly with Psalm 1:2, which describes the blessed individual whose "delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night." This joy is an enduring fruit of the Spirit, a testament to the peace that comes from setting one's mind on things above.
The song further illuminates this joy by likening it to a "child with a brand new toy," an image of pure, unadulterated excitement. The thrill of hearing God's name and reminiscing about His goodness brings immense pleasure. This childlike wonder is not only endearing but also a spiritual virtue, as Jesus taught in Matthew 18:3, "unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." The excitement stems from a conscious remembrance of God's consistent faithfulness and the "so many blessings" He has bestowed. This act of recalling God's past kindness serves as a powerful anchor for faith, mirroring the exhortations in Deuteronomy 8:2 for Israel to remember how the Lord led them. It reinforces the truth that God's plans for us are for welfare and a hopeful future, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.
Ultimately, the song culminates in a powerful declaration of God's transformative love, describing it as a "dream taking over me" that "makes my life complete." The initial "dream" metaphor quickly transitions to "reality" because, as the song clarifies, "You live in me." This speaks directly to the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, a central tenet of Christian faith, where Christ truly makes His home within the believer, as Jesus promised in John 14:23. The completeness found is not in worldly achievements but in the spiritual fullness that comes through a relationship with Christ, echoing Colossians 2:10, "and in Christ you have been brought to fullness." This profound experience moves the singer to vow, "I'm gonna tell the world I love You / I'm gonna give You a praise / Every night and every day." It's an overflow of a heart captivated by divine love, leading to an outward expression of worship and a desire to share that life-altering truth with others, fulfilling the spirit of Psalm 9:1: "I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds." "I Love Thinking of U" is more than just a song; it's an invitation to experience and revel in the tangible joy and completeness that only God's unwavering love can provide, a reminder that meditating on His goodness is a direct pathway to an abundant, Spirit-filled life.