Leeland - Wellspring Lyrics
Lyrics
VERSE 1
All sufficient, never lacking
Ev'rything we need
We come boldly, we come thirsty
You are all we seek
CHORUS
Oh, Your love is a wellspring
You fill us up with water
That never runs dry
There is healing and breakthrough
When we behold You
Jesus, our endless supply
Ooh, You're all we're after
Ooh, You're all that matters now
VERSE 2
All consuming, overflowing
Come wash over us
You take weakness and redeem it
Father, You're enough
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE 1
Your love is our wellspring
You never will run dry
And right here and right now
There's resurrecting life
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE 2
Your love is our wellspring
You never will run dry
And right here, oh, and right now
There is resurrecting life
ENDING
Oh, there is resurrecting life
Video
Leeland - Wellspring (Official Live Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Leeland's "Wellspring," released on April 3, 2020, as part of their "Better Word (Digital Deluxe)" album, emerges as a profound anthem, articulating humanity's deep need for divine provision and the boundless nature of God's love. The title itself, "Wellspring," immediately conjures an image of an inexhaustible source of fresh, life-giving water, setting the stage for a message rooted in God's unending sufficiency. At its core, the song is a heartfelt declaration of dependence on God, acknowledging Him as the singular answer to every human longing and spiritual thirst. It invites all who are weary or seeking to come and draw from an abundant supply that never diminishes.
The opening verse immediately establishes God's character and His profound relationship with His creation. Describing Him as "All sufficient, never lacking," and the source of "Ev'rything we need," Leeland points to a foundational truth: God is complete in Himself and the ultimate provider. This truth echoes the promise in Philippians 4:19, which assures us that God will meet all our needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. This self-sufficiency of God inspires a posture of reliance, as the song then declares, "We come boldly, we come thirsty, You are all we seek." This posture reflects the invitation in Hebrews 4:16 to approach the throne of grace with confidence, knowing we will receive mercy and find grace to help in our time of need. The imagery of thirst also calls to mind the psalmist's longing in Psalm 42:1-2, a deep, spiritual yearning that only God can satisfy.
The chorus serves as the song's central declaration, powerfully revealing the nature of God's love. "Oh, Your love is a wellspring," it proclaims, asserting that God "fill[s] us up with water that never runs dry." This directly references Jesus' promise in John 4:14, where He speaks of giving living water that will become a spring of water gushing up to eternal life, contrasting sharply with the "broken cisterns that can hold no water" described in Jeremiah 2:13. God's love is depicted not just as a temporary relief, but as an eternal, flowing source of sustenance. Furthermore, the chorus highlights the transformative power found in connecting with this divine source: "There is healing and breakthrough, When we behold You." This suggests that looking upon God, fixing our gaze on His character and presence, opens the door to restorative power, aligning with passages like 1 Peter 2:24 concerning healing through Christ's wounds, and 2 Corinthians 3:18 which speaks of being transformed into His image by the Spirit as we behold His glory. The declaration "Jesus, our endless supply" firmly identifies Christ as the embodiment of this inexhaustible grace and provision. The repeated affirmation, "Ooh, You're all we're after, Ooh, You're all that matters now," articulates a shift in priorities, placing God at the absolute center of one's existence, a pursuit reminiscent of Matthew 6:33 to "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness."
Verse two continues to expand on God's overwhelming presence and redemptive power. "All consuming, overflowing, Come wash over us" expresses a desire for God's pervasive presence to engulf and cleanse, reminiscent of the overwhelming love of God mentioned in Ephesians 3:19. It speaks to a deep longing for more of Him, allowing His fullness to dwell within and through us, as described in Colossians 2:9-10. This verse also brings hope to human frailty: "You take weakness and redeem it, Father, You're enough." This powerful statement directly aligns with 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, where Paul testifies that God's grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in weakness, transforming our vulnerabilities into opportunities for His strength to shine. It reinforces the truth that in every circumstance, God truly is all we need.
The bridges further cement the song's core message, emphasizing the immediacy and enduring nature of God's work. Reiterating "Your love is our wellspring, You never will run dry," the bridge grounds the truth in an unchanging reality. The profound revelation follows: "And right here and right now, There's resurrecting life." This is a powerful declaration of the present-day reality of God's life-giving power, not just a promise for the future. It speaks to the immediate availability of new beginnings, restoration, and spiritual vitality, echoing Jesus' words in John 11:25-26, "I am the resurrection and the life." This "resurrecting life" is transformative, capable of bringing renewal to stagnant situations, healing to brokenness, and hope where despair once resided, demonstrating the ever-present power of God to make all things new, as promised in Ephesians 2:4-5. The song concludes by resonating with this powerful truth, leaving a lasting impression of the immediate and tangible impact of God's life-giving presence. "Wellspring" serves as a timeless reminder that in every season of life, God remains our constant, overflowing source of love, healing, and resurrection power.