Phil Wickham - Till I Found You Lyrics
Lyrics
I searched the Earth for something that could satisfy
A peace for the heart I had buried deep inside
Knees on the floor, I finally found everything I needed
You lifted my soul and opened up my eyes
And I never knew anything lasts forever
Till I found You, till I found You
I never dreamed anything could be better
Till I found You, till I found You
You rewrited my story
And I'm brand new like the morning
Oh, I never knew anything lasts forever
Till I found You
Till I, till I found You
Till I, till I found You
Till I, till I found You
Till I, till I found You
Count all the days I'm chasing after what won't last
I'm done with building these castles that crumble like sand
Oh, knees on the floor, I finally found that everything I needed was always right in front of me
You gave me a name, You changed everything, yeah yeah
I never knew anything lasts forever
Till I found You, till I found You
I never dreamed anything could be better
Till I found You, till I found You
You rewrited my story
And I'm brand new like the morning
Oh I never knew anything lasts forever
Till I found You
Till I, till I found You
Till I, till I found You
Till I, till I found You
Till I, till I found You
I never knew anything lasts forever
Till I found You, till I found You
I never dreamed anything could be better
Till I found You, till I found You
You rewrited my story
And I'm brand new like the morning
Oh I never knew anything lasts forever
Till I found You
Till I, till I found You
Till I, till I found You
Till I, till I found You
Till I, till I found You
Till I, till I found You
You rewrited my story
And I'm brand new like the morning
Oh I never knew anything lasts forever
Till I found You
Till I, till I found You
Video
Phil Wickham - Till I Found You (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Phil Wickham’s "Till I Found You," released on June 29, 2018, as part of the *Living Hope (Deluxe)* album, stands as a powerful testament to the transformative nature of encountering God’s love. While the melody itself is undeniably uplifting and resonant, its true strength lies in its profound theological message, a journey from a state of searching and incompleteness to the profound peace and fulfillment found solely in Christ. The song articulates a deeply relatable human experience – that persistent yearning for something more, a longing that often drives us to seek validation and purpose in earthly pursuits or fleeting comforts, echoing the ancient words of Jeremiah 2:13, "For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out for themselves cisterns, broken cisterns that can hold no water." Wickham masterfully captures this sense of seeking, of striving to fill an inner void, before revealing the singular answer found in divine encounter. This isn't just a romantic love song; it’s a profound declaration of finding one's ultimate anchor and identity in God. The song’s narrative arc mirrors the believer’s journey from spiritual lostness to salvation, a concept beautifully illustrated in Psalm 40:1-3, where David recounts being lifted out of a “horrible pit” and set on solid ground, a new song of praise put into his mouth. The lyrics speak to the overwhelming relief and joy of finally discovering that which was perpetually sought, the realization that the restless searching ceased when Christ was found. This resonates with the assurance found in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest," a promise of cessation from weary efforts. The message transcends personal experience, pointing towards the universal truth that true rest and belonging are not earned or manufactured but received as a gift through faith. "Till I Found You" reminds us that our deepest needs are met not in our own strength or in the world's offerings, but in the steadfast and boundless love of God, a love that ultimately satisfies the soul and provides the lasting hope epitomized by the *Living Hope* album title.