Jesus Culture - Where You Go I Go Lyrics
Lyrics
Jesus Culture 2008
Kim Walker
Chorus
Where you go I go
What you say I say, God
Where you pray I pray
Where you pray I pray
(repeat)
Verse
Jesus only did
What he saw you do
He would only say
What he heard you speak
He would only move
When he felt you lead
Following your heart
Following your spirit
How could I expect
To walk without you
When every move that Jesus made
Was in surrender
I would not begin
To live without you
For you alone are worthy
And you are always good
You are always good
Yeah...
You are always good
Always good
Always good
Yeah, yeah yeah
Chorus
Bridge
Though the world sees and soon forgets
We will not forget who you are and what you've done for us,
What you've done for us
Chorus
Bridge
Bridge 2
Though the world sees and soon forgets
We will not forget, who you are,
Who you are, who you are, yeah
Who you are, oh you are my God, you are my God
You are my god, you are my God, you are my God
Woah, yeah..
Chorus
Video
Where You Go I Go - Kim Walker-Smith / Jesus Culture - Jesus Culture Music
Meaning & Inspiration
"Where You Go I Go," from Jesus Culture's 2008 album *Your Love Never Fails*, stands as a powerful declaration of radical discipleship and unwavering devotion. The song's essence lies in its profound commitment to mirroring the actions and words of Jesus, reflecting a deep desire to follow His lead in every aspect of life. This central theme is powerfully articulated through lines that express a complete willingness to align one's own path with Christ's, echoing the very way Jesus Himself lived, as the lyrics suggest, "Jesus only did what He saw You do." This reflects the biblical principle found in John 5:19, where Jesus states, "Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does." The song extends this concept to the believer's life, urging a similar surrendered imitation of Christ’s obedience to the Father.
The message is a call to a profound level of surrender, acknowledging that true spiritual movement and effectiveness stem from seeking and following the leading of God, as captured in the verse, "He would only move when He felt You lead, following Your heart, following Your Spirit." This resonates with the understanding that a life lived in faith is not one of independent action but of receptive alignment with divine guidance, much like the Apostle Paul’s profound statement in Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." The song challenges listeners to consider their own reliance on God's promptings, emphasizing that any attempt to walk without His Spirit’s direction is ultimately futile. The repeated assertion that "You are always good" serves as an anchoring truth, a constant reminder of the faithfulness and unchanging nature of God, which underpins the courage to follow wherever He leads, knowing His goodness is the ultimate assurance. This directly correlates with scriptures like Psalm 107:1, which urges giving thanks because "He is good; his love endures forever."
The bridges offer a poignant contrast between the fleeting nature of worldly recognition and the enduring impact of God's work. The declaration, "Though the world sees and soon forgets, we will not forget who You are and what You've done for us," speaks to a conscious decision to prioritize eternal truths over temporal perceptions. This is a spiritual discipline of remembrance, actively recalling God's past faithfulness and His redemptive actions. It aligns with the Old Testament command to memorialize God's deliverance, as seen in passages like Joshua 4, where stones were set up to remember God's powerful intervention in leading Israel across the Jordan River. Ultimately, "Where You Go I Go" is more than a song; it's a spiritual manifesto for a life surrendered to God’s will, a commitment to walk in His ways, and a resolute proclamation of His unchanging goodness, drawing strength from His proven faithfulness.