Hezekiah Walker - I Need You To Survive Lyrics
Lyrics
I need you
You need me
We're all a part of God's body
Stand with me
Agree with me
We're all a part of God's body
It is his will that every need be supplied
You are important to me
I need you to survive
I need you
You need me
We're all a part of God's body
Stand with me
Agree with me
We're all a part of God's body
It is his will that every need be supplied
You are important to me
I need you to survive
I pray for you
You pray for me
I love you
I need you to survive
I won't harm you
With words from my mouth
I love you
I need you to survive
[Repeat until director's signals for next part]
[Sopranos:]
It is his will that every need be supplied
You are important to me
[All:]
I need you to survive
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I Need You To Survive
Meaning & Inspiration
Hezekiah Walker's powerful anthem, "I Need You To Survive," released as part of his 2005 album *The Gospel Soundtrack*, resonates as a profound declaration of dependence on divine grace. This isn't just a song; it's a spiritual manifesto, a heartfelt acknowledgement that apart from the unwavering presence of God, our own efforts are ultimately insufficient. The driving force behind this track is its unwavering message of reliance, mirroring the sentiment found throughout Scripture where believers are consistently called to lean on the Lord, not their own understanding. The song speaks to a universal truth, echoing Jesus' own teachings in John 15:5, where He states, "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." Walker’s delivery, imbued with the conviction of personal experience, underscores this very idea – that true strength, purpose, and the ability to navigate life's complexities are not self-generated but flow from a connection to a higher power. It’s a call to humility, a recognition that our survival, in the most meaningful sense of the word, is contingent upon His sustaining power, much like the Psalmist declared in Psalm 23:1, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." The song compels us to consider where we place our ultimate trust, whether in fleeting human capabilities or in the eternal, steadfast love of God, as affirmed in Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." "I Need You To Survive" is a potent reminder that embracing this dependence is not a weakness, but the very foundation of enduring strength and spiritual vitality.