Lyrics
Intro
Where else can I turn?
Verse 1
(Where else can I turn) Where else can I turn
(In these troubled times?) In these troubled times?
(When my joy) When my joy is (Is held by suffering) is held by suffering
And sorrows last the night
Chorus
The answer is yes, Lord (Yes)
I'll give you my heart (Yes)
The answer is yes, Lord (Yes)
It's the only place to start
You've seen me through good times (Yes)
You've held me through pain (Yes)
You've heard all my questions
The answer's the same
Verse 2
(In the desert of my soul) Mm, in the desert of my soul
(Where else can I find) Where else can I find?
(There's a river) There's a river (To the promise) to the promised land
Of everlasting light
Chorus
The answer is yes, Lord (Yes)
I'll give you my heart (Yes)
The answer is yes, Lord (Yes)
It's the only place to start
You've seen me through good times (Yes)
You've held me through pain (Yes)
You've heard all my questions
The answer's the same
Post-Chorus
Oh, it doesn't change
No, it doesn't change
Oh
Outro
Lord (Lord), nothing comes between us
Lord (Lord), nothing comes between us
And nothing ever will
Lord (Lord), nothing comes between us
Oh, Lord (Lord), nothing comes between us
And nothing ever will
Lord (Lord), nothing comes between, nothing comes between us
Lord, nothing comes between us
And nothing ever will
Your love (Nothing comes between us), Your love, Your love
Love, love, love, love, love (Lord, nothing comes between us)
And nothing ever will
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
The Answer Is Yes presents surrender as the singer’s steady response to God amid suffering, questions, and uncertainty. Troubled times and sorrow are acknowledged without being allowed the final word. The chorus answers distress with a willing gift of the heart, grounded in memories of being carried through both goodness and pain.
Several biblical images support that confession. The statement that sorrow lasts through the night closely echoes Psalm 30:5, where joy comes in the morning. A river leading through the soul’s desert toward lasting light recalls biblical pictures of God bringing water into barren places, especially Isaiah 43:19. The outro’s assurance that nothing can come between the singer and divine love also strongly reflects Romans 8:38–39. Rather than offering easy explanations for suffering, the song responds with trust. Its repeated “yes” becomes an act of allegiance: questions remain heard, pain remains real, and God’s faithful love remains the basis for surrender.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 30:5 The psalm contrasts a night of weeping with joy in the morning.
- Isaiah 43:19 God promises a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
- Romans 8:38-39 Nothing in creation can separate believers from the love of God.