Verse 1: Brandon Lake
Like the rushing wind
Would You breathe within my heart, heart?
And through the raging storm
Would You hold me in Your arms, arms?
Pre-Chorus: Brandon Lake
'Cause I need You
How I need You
Chorus: Brandon Lake
I need Your love like I need water
I need Your love like I need breath inside of my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus, draw me closer to Your heart
To Your heart
Verse 2: Brandon Lake
And through the wind and rain
I can hear You call my name, name
And when the nights get rough
I will still sing out Your praise
Pre-Chorus: Brandon Lake
'Cause I need You
How I need You
I need You
Chorus: Brandon Lake
I need Your love like I need water
And I need Your love like I need brеath inside of my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a firе
Come and take me over
Jesus, draw me closer to Your heart
Your heart, Your heart
Bridge: Brandon Lake
And closer than my every breath
Closer than my every step
Closer than the song I sing
Closer than anything
Closer than my every breath
Closer than my every step
Closer than the song I sing
Closer than anything (Closer)
Closer than my every breath
Closer than my every step
Closer than the song I sing
Closer than anything
Chorus: Brandon Lake
I need Your love like I need water
I need Your love like I need breath inside of my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus, draw me closer
I need Your love like I need water
I need Your love like I need breath inside of my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus, draw me closer to Your heart
Your heart, Your heart
Post-Chorus: Brandon Lake
It's where I wanna be forever
In Your heart, Your heart, Your heart
'Cause I don't wanna move without You
I just wanna be in Your heart, Your heart, Your heart
Your heart, Your heart
So come and take me over
Jesus, draw me closer to Your heart
Outro: Chandler Moore & Brandon Lake
So pull me a little closer
Take me a little deeper
I want to know Your heart
I want to know Your heart
'Cause Your love is so much sweeter
Than anything I've tasted
I want to know Your heart
I want to know Your heart
So pull me a little closer
Take me a little deeper
I want to know Your heart
I want to know Your heart
'Cause Your love is so much sweeter
Than anything I've tasted
I want to know Your heart
I want to know Your heart
Closer
Closer Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
On January 8, 2021, Maverick City Music offered the world "Closer," a beautiful and sincere musical expression born from a deep spiritual yearning. At its core, this song captures the fundamental human and scriptural longing to draw near to the divine, echoing the timeless truth found in James 4:8, which encourages us to "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." It’s more than just a catchy melody; it’s a prayer set to music, articulating the soul’s cry for deeper intimacy with its Creator. The song doesn't present a complex narrative, but rather a persistent, focused plea for God's presence, embodying the sentiment of Psalm 73:28, "But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge." Musically, "Closer" employs a warm, spacious arrangement that allows the vocal performances to shine, conveying a sense of vulnerability and earnestness that resonates deeply. It avoids flashy production, opting instead for an organic, communal feel that underscores the shared human experience of seeking God. The simplicity of the song structure serves to keep the focus squarely on the message: the desire for unhindered access to the Holy Spirit's presence, a theme deeply rooted in promises like that in Matthew 18:20, where Jesus assures, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them." Engaging with "Closer" feels like joining a corporate breath of longing, a collective step towards the heart of God, reminding those who listen that He is not distant, but actively drawing near to those who seek Him with all their heart, fulfilling the promise in Jeremiah 29:13. It’s a song that encourages perseverance in seeking God, a reminder that His presence is not a fleeting moment but an invitation to dwell in constant communion, a truth that fuels our faith journey and beckons us ever onward into a greater revelation of who He is.
