Micah Tyler - The Flood Lyrics
Lyrics
I didn't come to wade in the water
Lord, I came to feel the flood
And I don't want to leave your holiness
Till' you tell me that I've had enough
I didn't come to see your hand move
Lord, I've come to find your face
So love me hard, break me down, fill me up, send me out,
Because I never want to be the same
You see every particular sin that I've ever been in
It starts with me and always ends the same
I try to do my best to keep up with the rest
Trying so hard to build my name
Oh but let me tell you something I did not understand
You build it on yourself, you're building on sand
I had it all wrong son, I turned it over to the one
Who loves me over and over again
I didn't come to wade in the water
Lord, I came to feel the flood
And I don't want to leave your holiness
Till' you tell me that I've had enough
I didn't come to see your hand move
Lord, I've come to find your face
So love me hard, break me down, fill me up, send me out,
Because I never want to be the same
You see now what I know is so limited so
I take my purpose from the words that He spoke
If He said it, I will do it, if He didn't, I won't
Do you get the point that I'm trying to make?
Well, here's the message that I'm trying to bring
Well, you ain't nothing in this world if you don't have the King
So live we must die, take up our cross and deny
A live a life that is not about me
Holy is the Lord
God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
Holy is the Lord
God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
Holy is the Lord
God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
Holy is the Lord
Holy is the Lord
Holy is the Lord
I didn't come to wade in the water
Lord, I came just to feel your flood
And I don't want to leave your holiness
Till' you tell me that I've had enough
I didn't come to see your hand move
Lord, I've come to find your face
So love me hard, break me down, fill me up, send me out,
Because I never want to be the same
Love me hard, break me down, fill me up, send me out,
Because I never want to be the same
Love me hard, break me down, fill me up, send me out,
Because I never want to be the same
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The Flood
Meaning & Inspiration
Micah Tyler's "The Flood," released on March 4, 2020, immediately immerses us in a powerful declaration of spiritual longing, moving beyond mere contemplation to an all-consuming desire for God's transformative presence. The song doesn't waste a moment, cutting straight to the heart of what it means to genuinely seek a deeper relationship with the divine. It opens with a striking contrast, expressing a fervent refusal to "wade in the water," instead craving to "feel the flood." This isn't a casual dip or a cautious toe-in-the-water approach to faith; it's an urgent cry for complete spiritual submersion, an overwhelming inundation by God's Spirit that cleanses, renews, and saturates every part of the being. This profound hunger for more than a superficial experience is further emphasized by the plea to remain in God's "holiness" until explicitly told "enough," signifying a deep commitment to abide in His sacred presence, much like the psalmist who desired to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of his life (Psalm 27:4).
The core of the song's message intensifies as it articulates a desire to "find your face" rather than merely "see your hand move." This is a critical distinction in spiritual maturity, shifting focus from seeking God’s actions or blessings—His "hand" providing miracles or provisions—to seeking intimate communion with God Himself, the Giver, His very essence and character. It echoes the yearning expressed in Psalm 27:8, "My heart says of you, 'Seek his face!' Your face, Lord, I will seek." This pursuit of God’s face speaks to a hunger for profound relationship, for understanding His heart, and for experiencing His presence in a way that transcends circumstantial benefits. This yearning culminates in a raw, vulnerable prayer: "Love me hard, break me down, fill me up, send me out, because I never want to be the same." Each phrase is a step in the process of sanctification. To be "loved hard" is to be discipled, challenged, and refined by God's unwavering love. To be "broken down" is to surrender pride and self-sufficiency, allowing God to dismantle the old self so that something new can emerge, much like a potter reshaping clay (Jeremiah 18:6). To be "filled up" signifies an infilling of the Holy Spirit, wisdom, and purpose (Ephesians 5:18), and to be "sent out" is the inevitable outcome of divine transformation, a call to live out one's faith and share God's truth with the world (Matthew 28:19). The ultimate goal, "I never want to be the same," beautifully encapsulates the Christian desire for ongoing spiritual growth and conformity to Christ (Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17).
The narrative then takes a confessional turn, addressing the universal human struggle with sin and self-reliance. The lyric acknowledges that "every particular sin that I've ever been in, it starts with me and always ends the same," highlighting personal responsibility and the self-defeating cycle of trying to "build my name." This pursuit of self-glory and validation, often through comparison and striving, is candidly revealed as futile. The song powerfully references the wisdom of building on a solid foundation, stating, "You build it on yourself, you're building on sand." This directly calls to mind Jesus' parable in Matthew 7:24-27, where lives built on anything other than His teachings are destined to collapse. The turning point arrives with the surrender to "the one who loves me over and over again," a beautiful testament to God's enduring grace, mercy, and faithfulness that never ceases (Lamentations 3:22-23).
Further deepening the commitment, the song declares a humble reliance on God's Word as the ultimate source of truth and purpose. Acknowledging that "what I know is so limited," the conviction shifts to taking "my purpose from the words that He spoke." This is a profound statement of biblical authority and obedience: "If He said it, I will do it, if He didn't, I won't." This radical submission to divine instruction over personal understanding underscores the wisdom found in Proverbs 3:5-6, which urges trust in the Lord with all one's heart, leaning not on one's own understanding. The message then broadens to a bold evangelistic and discipleship call: "You ain't nothing in this world if you don't have the King." This emphasizes the emptiness of a life lived apart from Christ and the paramount importance of His sovereignty. The call to action is clear and direct: "So live we must die, take up our cross and deny, a life that is not about me." This echoes Jesus' own words in Matthew 16:24, inviting genuine followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him, embracing a selfless existence dedicated to His glory.
The song culminates in a majestic bridge, transitioning from personal reflection to corporate worship with the declaration, "Holy is the Lord, God Almighty, Who was, and is, and is to come." This powerful invocation, directly referencing Revelation 4:8 and 1:8, shifts the focus entirely to God's eternal, unchanging, and sovereign nature. It serves as a reminder that amidst personal struggles and transformations, God remains infinitely holy, worthy of all adoration. This declaration is not merely an interlude but the ultimate anchor, grounding the intensely personal journey of surrender and transformation in the unchanging character of the Almighty. The repeated plea "Love me hard, break me down, fill me up, send me out, because I never want to be the same" in the outro powerfully reinforces the central prayer for ongoing, radical transformation, serving as a constant anthem for anyone seeking a life fully surrendered and reshaped by the "flood" of God's presence. "The Flood" stands as a potent anthem for radical surrender, challenging all who engage with it to move beyond casual faith into a deep, transforming encounter with God Himself.