Hillsong UNITED - Draw Me Closer Lyrics

“Draw Me Closer” expresses a concise prayer for nearness to God. The lyric begins in a place of welcome, where open arms and loving embrace provide shelter for a broken heart. That image presents divine love as restorative and secure. The decision to remain there “for all my days” turns a moment of comfort into a lasting posture of trust and devotion.

Because the text is brief, its repeated title carries much of its meaning. The request to be drawn closer suggests dependence: communion with God is sought as a gift rather than treated as an achievement. Psalm 147:3 supports the image of love tending a broken heart, describing God as one who heals the brokenhearted and binds their wounds. James 4:8 also reflects the central prayer with its invitation to draw near to God. Together, these connections frame the song as quiet worship shaped by healing, belonging, and a desire to remain in God’s presence.