Kim Walker-Smith - Spontaneous Song 3 Lyrics
Lyrics
Oh I live, I live, I live only for your presence
I live on every word you speak
Oh Jesus, you are life to me
You are life, you are life, you are life to my heart
Jesus, oh yeah
You have ordained our mouths with praise
You have ordained our mouths with praise
So we lift your name
Yes we lift your name
Oh Jesus, we lift your name on high
Oh you're worthy, you're worthy
You're worthy
And I live for your presence
You are life to my heart
I live for your presence
From your love I will never part (oh, oh, yeah)
Open up Heaven
We will party with the angels
There is nothing better
We're ready for encounters with you
Jesus
There's nothing better
Nothing better, no
Nothing better
Nothing better
Video
Spontaneous Song III (Open Up Heaven)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on February 5, 2008, as part of the album *Here Is My Song*, "Spontaneous Song 3" by Kim Walker-Smith offers a raw and unscripted glimpse into a worshiper’s heart, a hallmark of her ministry. These spontaneous expressions are not meticulously crafted compositions but rather uninhibited declarations that well up from a place of deep communion with the divine, capturing the essence of worship in its most authentic form. This particular song is a fervent outpouring, articulating a life entirely centered on God's presence and His life-giving essence, drawing the listener into a profound experience of devotion.
The song immediately establishes its core theme: an unwavering pursuit of God's presence. The declaration, "Oh I live, I live, I live only for your presence / I live on every word you speak," beautifully mirrors the biblical truth found in Deuteronomy 8:3, which states that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. It’s a profound testament to the belief that true sustenance and purpose are found not in earthly provisions but in intimate proximity to the Creator and adherence to His divine instruction. Furthermore, the assertion "Oh Jesus, you are life to me / You are life, you are life, you are life to my heart" echoes John 14:6, where Jesus declares Himself to be "the way, the truth, and the life," affirming that He is the very source and essence of existence, meaning, and vitality for the believer. This isn't mere sentimentality but a foundational understanding of spiritual life.
A significant portion of the song shifts to the purpose of human mouths in relation to God: "You have ordained our mouths with praise." This line powerfully references Isaiah 43:21, where God says, "the people whom I formed for myself that they might declare my praise." It's a reminder that our very being, and specifically our capacity for speech, is divinely purposed for adoration. Consequently, the natural response is, "So we lift your name," a direct fulfillment of Psalm 100:4, which encourages us to "enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise." The repeated affirmation, "Oh you're worthy, you're worthy, You're worthy," is a direct echo of heavenly worship described in Revelation 4:11, where elders cast their crowns before the throne, declaring, "Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created." This segment bridges personal devotion with a cosmic, universal declaration of God's supreme value.
The return to the theme of presence, "And I live for your presence / You are life to my heart / I live for your presence / From your love I will never part," solidifies a covenantal commitment. It speaks to a relationship so deeply rooted that separation is unthinkable, resonating with the assurance in Romans 8:38-39 that nothing can separate us from the love of God. This unbreakable bond forms the bedrock of the worshiper's security and joy. The song then elevates into an exhilarating expectation with the lines, "Open up Heaven / We will party with the angels / There is nothing better / We're ready for encounters with you." This is not a request for a future, distant heaven, but an urgent plea for an immediate manifestation of divine presence, where the earthly and heavenly realms converge. It envisions a worship experience so potent that it mirrors the perpetual adoration of angels before God's throne (Isaiah 6:1-3, Revelation 7:11-12), anticipating an immersive, joyous communion. The phrase "nothing better" powerfully underscores the incomparable value of such divine encounters, reflecting Psalm 73:25, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you." It’s an expression of ultimate satisfaction found solely in God's presence, an acknowledgment that all earthly pleasures pale in comparison to the joy of being with Him.
"Spontaneous Song 3" ultimately serves as an invitation to a deeper, more profound walk with God. It isn't just a song about personal worship; it’s a theological statement about the source of life, the purpose of praise, the unwavering nature of divine love, and the incomparable joy of God's manifest presence. It encourages those who hear it to shift their gaze from temporary earthly pursuits to the eternal wellspring of life found in Jesus, inspiring a hunger for genuine spiritual encounters and a steadfast devotion that declares, without reservation, that nothing else truly matters or satisfies like Him. The direct, unadorned language of the song, steeped in biblical truth, provides a powerful conduit for personal reflection and collective worship, reminding us that life's truest fulfillment is found in living for and encountering the one who is life itself.