Hulvey - Cold Water Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
Intro
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Welcome to paradise
Chorus
I can feel the cold water
I can finally hear You calling
I think I see the morning, yeah
Done running from the moment, yeah
I'm coming out of cold water
Verse 1
Time and time, and time again
I know that I saw my sins, you don't see my sins, no more
Got 'em casted down, You cast them down to the floor
I'm done with the flesh, I let the spirit take control
Standing in the waves, though this ain't a show
You don't run away, You been right here, You so close
Yeah I'm down deep, in the ocean below
And You never gon' let me go-oh-oh
Pre-Chorus
Beautiful silence, spirit inside me
Peace for the broken, glad you found me
This is our moment, I'm not drowin'
Baptized with Your love all around me
Chorus
I can feel the cold water
I can finally hear You calling
I think I see the morning, yeah
Done running from the moment, yeah
I'm coming out of cold water
Post-Chorus
Cold water for my broken heart
Cold water for my broken heart
Cold water for my broken heart
Cold water for my broken heart
Verse 2
Tears in my eyes
Came up out that water I can feel that peace inside
God, You showed me who I am
I'm done listening to lies
I wanna be me, realize that I'm free
I ain't never goin' back, now I'm off of my leash
Gave Christ my burdens, there ain't nothing else to keep
I'm done living in defeat, woke me up from my sleep, yeah
Pre-Chorus
Beautiful silence, spirit inside me
Peace for the broken, glad you found me
This is our moment, I'm not drowin'
Baptized with Your love all around me
Chorus
I can feel the cold water
I can finally hear You calling
I think I see the morning, yeah
Done running from the moment, yeah
I'm coming out of cold water
Post-Chorus
Cold water for my broken heart
Cold water for my broken heart
Cold water for my broken heart
Cold water for my broken heart
Video
Hulvey - Cold Water (Official Visual)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on February 21, 2020, Hulvey’s song "Cold Water" arrived as a refreshing stream in the sometimes-parched landscape of modern music, offering a clear and grounded perspective rooted deeply in faith. This track immediately sets itself apart by addressing the universal human experience of searching for satisfaction and finding it elusive in the places the world typically points to. The song’s core narrative centers on the realization that pursuing fleeting pleasures, success, or external validation ultimately leaves one feeling empty, like trying to drink from a broken cistern that cannot hold water, a powerful image found in the book of Jeremiah describing Israel turning away from God, the fountain of living waters (Jeremiah 2:13).
The true brilliance of "Cold Water" lies in its exploration of where genuine fulfillment is found. Hulvey points listeners not to more striving or worldly pursuits, but to a source of spiritual sustenance. The title itself is a potent metaphor, immediately bringing to mind the simple, essential refreshment provided by cool water on a hot day. Spiritually, this aligns beautifully with the biblical concept of God as the ultimate source of life and satisfaction. Psalm 42:1-2 expresses this deep yearning: "As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." The song resonates with this innate human thirst, suggesting that only in turning towards the divine source can it truly be quenched. It’s a powerful counter-cultural message in a world constantly pushing for more, faster, better, arguing instead for finding sufficiency in the quiet, enduring presence of God.
Analyzing the song further reveals layers of biblical truth woven into its fabric. The theme of finding rest is prominent, echoing the gracious invitation extended in Matthew 11:28-30: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Hulvey’s words suggest a surrender of the heavy burdens of trying to earn worth or find peace through one's own effort, choosing instead to trust in a higher power. This act of choosing reliance on God, often described as faith, is foundational in Scripture, with Hebrews 11:6 stating clearly that "without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." "Cold Water" encapsulates this movement from restless searching to faithful receiving, portraying faith not as a passive state but as an active turning towards the source of life. The song serves as a gentle yet firm reminder that while the world offers temporary sips from polluted wells, there is an everlasting supply of "cold water" – spiritual refreshment, peace, and purpose – available to those who seek it in the right place. Its message is profoundly encouraging, particularly for anyone feeling weary or disillusioned by the pursuit of earthly things, pointing them toward the life-giving truth found in a relationship with the Creator.