Naomi Raine - Gaze Reprise Lyrics
Lyrics
Let us be the ones that take Your heart away
We become undone, You take our breath away
We will be the ones that love You zealously
We are overcome, You love us jealously
Let us be the ones that take Your heart away
We become undone, You take our breath away
We will be the ones that love You zealously
We are overcome, You love us jealously
Let us be the ones that take Your heart away
We become undone, You take our breath away
We will be the ones that love You zealously
We are overcome, You love us jealously
All we want to do, all we want to do is gaze
We want to see Your face
All we want to do, all we want to do is
Behold the beauty of Your glory
All we want to do, all we want to do is gaze
Oh God, we want to see Your face
All we want to do, all we want to do is
Behold the beauty of Your glory
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Video
Gaze Reprise (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Naomi Raine's "Gaze Reprise," released as part of her 2019 album *Back To Eden Pt. 1*, is a powerful declaration of devotional pursuit, a musical echo of a soul yearning for unhindered communion with the Divine. The song, at its core, speaks to a profound spiritual desire: to be so consumed by God's presence that all else fades. This isn't just a passive observation; it's an active surrender, a conscious choice to orient one's entire being towards beholding the Creator. The lyrics articulate a desire to be the instruments through which God's heart is captured, a testament to the reciprocal nature of love described in Scripture. When Raine sings of becoming "undone" and having their "breath taken away," it evokes the awe-inspiring encounters of biblical figures like Isaiah, who, in the presence of God's glory, felt utterly insufficient yet were called into His service (Isaiah 6:1-5). The repeated motif of zealous love and being "overcome" resonates with the biblical concept of God's intense, possessive love for His people, a love that is often described as a consuming fire, zealous and protective. This is reminiscent of Deuteronomy 4:24, which states, "For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God."
The central theme of "gazing" and "beholding the beauty of Your glory" is not merely aesthetic appreciation; it's a spiritual discipline, a deep engagement that transforms the observer. This profound desire to see God's face is a longing that has echoed through generations of believers, finding its ultimate fulfillment in the promise of seeing Him as He is (1 John 3:2). The repetition within the song serves to underscore the singular focus and unwavering commitment of this devotional stance. It’s a call to a posture of worship that prioritizes intimate connection above all else, mirroring the disciples' desire to linger in God's presence, much like Peter on the Mount of Transfiguration who, in a moment of overwhelming divine revelation, wished to build shelters (Matthew 17:4). The "reprise" in the title suggests a return to this core desire, a reaffirmation of an essential spiritual posture. "Gaze Reprise" encourages listeners to embrace this same fervent longing, to actively seek out God's presence, and to allow that encounter to redefine their existence, leading them into a deeper, more passionate relationship with the Almighty. It’s an invitation to make beholding God the ultimate ambition of the human heart.