Hillsong - I Will Never Be Lyrics
Lyrics
I will never be the same again,
I can never return, I've closed the door.
I will walk apart, I'll run the race
And I will never be the same again.
I will never be the same again,
I can never return, I've closed the door.
I will walk apart, I'll run the race
And I will never be the same again.
Fall like fire, soak like rain,
Flow like mighty waters, again and again.
Sweep away the darkness, burn away the chaff,
And let a flame burn to glorify Your name.
There are higher heights, there are deeper seas,
Whatever you need to do, Lord do in me.
The Glory of God fills my life,
And I will never be the same again.
Fall like fire, soak like rain,
Flow like mighty waters, again and again.
Sweep aways the darkness, burn away the chaff
And let a flame burn to glorify Your name.
Fall like fire, soak like rain,
Flow like mighty waters, again and again.
Sweep away the darkness, burn away the chaff,
And let a flame burn to glorify Your name.
I will never be the same again,
I can never return, I've closed the door.
I will walk the path, I will run the race
And I will never be the same again.
And I will never be the same again.
And I will never be the same again.
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I Will Never Be The Same Again - Hillsong
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong's powerful declaration, "I Will Never Be the Same Again," released on February 19, 2008, serves as a profound anthem of spiritual transformation and unwavering commitment to a Christ-centered life. From its opening lines, the song articulates a decisive turning point, a definitive choice to leave behind the old self and embrace a new existence in faith. It speaks to a moment of profound repentance and conviction, where an individual closes the door on past ways, acknowledging that there can be no return to what once was. This sentiment echoes the powerful truth found in 2 Corinthians 5:17, which proclaims, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The song is a personal testament to this radical renewal, embodying the courage to "walk apart" and "run the race," a clear reference to the Christian journey described in Hebrews 12:1-2, where believers are urged to "throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
The heart of the song delves deeper into the fervent desire for God's transformative work, moving beyond a mere intellectual assent to a passionate longing for divine intervention. The vivid imagery of "fall like fire, soak like rain, flow like mighty waters" paints a picture of intense spiritual encounter and cleansing. The "fire" suggests the purifying presence of the Holy Spirit, akin to the refiner’s fire mentioned in Malachi 3:2, burning away impurities. The "rain" and "mighty waters" signify the outpouring of God's Spirit, bringing refreshment, renewal, and overwhelming presence, as prophesied in Isaiah 44:3: "For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring." This dynamic experience is sought to "sweep away the darkness, burn away the chaff," a powerful metaphor for spiritual cleansing and the removal of anything unholy or unfruitful, drawing parallels to John the Baptist's description of Jesus separating the wheat from the chaff in Matthew 3:12. The ultimate purpose of this purification is clear: "And let a flame burn to glorify Your name," making it a prayer for a life ablaze with devotion that brings honor to God, aligning with 1 Corinthians 10:31 to do "everything for the glory of God."
As the song progresses, it expresses a yearning for greater depth and intimacy with the Divine. The lines, "There are higher heights, there are deeper seas, Whatever You need to do, Lord, do in me," reveal a surrendered heart willing to go beyond superficial faith. This is a prayer for sanctification, a continuous process of being conformed to Christ's image, seeking to know the "width and length and height and depth" of God's love, as described in Ephesians 3:18-19. It reflects a desire for God to work profoundly within, shaping character and purpose according to His will, even when it requires uncomfortable change. The culmination of this surrendered longing is the joyous affirmation: "The Glory of God fills my life, And I will never be the same again." This isn't merely a hope but a declared reality for those who truly commit to the journey of transformation. It speaks to the indwelling presence of God that radically alters one's being, confirming that a life surrendered to Him is fundamentally and eternally changed. This worship declaration serves as a powerful encouragement for anyone seeking a deeper walk with God, reminding them that true transformation is not a one-time event but a continuous surrender that leads to a perpetually renewed and Christ-exalting existence.