Nicole C. Mullen - Eliohim Lyrics
Lyrics
It's been one of those days
Where all my blue has turned to grey
A thunderstorm
Above me forms
And I need sheltering
So Maker of the wind and rain
Can you calm the hurricane
In my soul
Out of control
Or help me face what may
I love you
I want you
I need you right now
I can't live without you
Don't wanna learn how
With all of my heart I surrender I bow
Eliohim
Cover me
No matter how hard I try
Nothing seems to satisfy
The deepest part of my heart
Where shallowness resides
?Til I'm so desperate I call Your name
And you revive my soul once again
Of all that I
Crave inside
This can't be denied
Chorus
Rescue me
Cover me
Forgive me
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Eliohim
Meaning & Inspiration
Nicole C. Mullen’s powerful declaration, "Eliohim," released on April 3, 2007, as part of her album *Sharecropper's Seed, Vol. 1*, stands as a profound testament to God’s sovereign power and our desperate need for His presence. From its very first lines, the song immerses us in a deeply relatable human experience, painting a picture of overwhelming distress where "all my blue has turned to grey," and a metaphorical "thunderstorm" threatens. This imagery immediately speaks to the seasons of life when anxiety and trouble loom large, leaving us feeling exposed and vulnerable, desperately seeking divine "sheltering." It’s a raw, honest confession that resonates with anyone who has faced circumstances beyond their control, echoing the sentiment found in Psalm 46:1, which affirms God as "our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
The narrative quickly pivots from describing the internal storm to a direct appeal to the Creator: "Maker of the wind and rain / Can you calm the hurricane / In my soul / Out of control / Or help me face what may." This prayer is multi-faceted, reflecting a complete trust in God's ability either to quell the tempest outright, much like Jesus commanded the storm to be still in Mark 4:39, or to empower us with the strength to endure it. This echoes the promise in Isaiah 41:10, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." It’s a beautiful demonstration of surrender, acknowledging God's ultimate authority over both the physical world and the inner turmoil of the human spirit. The profound declaration, "I love you / I want you / I need you right now / I can't live without you / Don't wanna learn how / With all of my heart I surrender I bow," serves as a poignant bridge, articulating a total devotion and dependence on God. This echoes the great commandment to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37) and reflects the cry of the psalmist in Psalm 63:1, yearning for God in a "dry and parched land." It signifies not just a request for help, but a posture of complete submission and worship, offering one's entire being as a "living sacrifice," as encouraged in Romans 12:1.
The central invocation of the song, "Eliohim / Cover me," is deeply significant. "Eliohim," often rendered as "God" in English translations of the Old Testament, is a plural noun signifying God's majesty, power, and role as the supreme Creator, as seen in Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning God [Elohim] created the heavens and the earth." By calling upon this specific name, the song invokes the all-powerful, sovereign God who brought the universe into being. The plea to "Cover me" is more than a request for physical protection; it’s a cry for His divine presence, His grace, His sheltering love, and His restorative power. This resonates deeply with Psalm 91:4, which promises, "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." It speaks to a deep need for God's immanent protection and comfort amidst life's challenges.
The subsequent verse delves into another common human struggle: the search for fulfillment outside of God. The songwriter candidly admits, "No matter how hard I try / Nothing seems to satisfy / The deepest part of my heart / Where shallowness resides." This exposes the futility of worldly pursuits to truly nourish the soul, a truth often articulated in Scripture, as in Ecclesiastes 1:14, which describes earthly endeavors as "meaningless, a chasing after the wind." It's a powerful acknowledgment that true satisfaction is found only in God, a realization that drives the individual to a point of desperation where they "call Your name / And you revive my soul once again." This echoes the sentiment of Psalm 42:1, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God," and finds its ultimate resolution in Jesus' promise in John 4:14 that "whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst." This revival of the soul speaks to the life-giving power of God's presence, overcoming the emptiness that worldly pursuits inevitably leave. The song concludes with a simple yet profound trio of prayers: "Rescue me / Cover me / Forgive me." These words encapsulate the entire spiritual journey presented in the song—the recognition of peril and the need for salvation, the longing for divine protection and intimacy, and the humble plea for pardon, acknowledging our human failings and reliance on God's mercy, as articulated in 1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." "Eliohim" is a compelling worship anthem that masterfully navigates the landscape of human struggle, drawing us from despair to unwavering trust in the magnificent power and tender care of God, serving as a powerful invitation to call upon Him in every circumstance.