Shane & Shane - Sinking Deep Lyrics
Lyrics
Standing here in Your presence
In a grace so relentless
I am won by perfect love
Wrapped within the arms of heaven
In a peace that lasts forever
Sinking deep in mercy's sea
I'm wide awake drawing close
Stirred by grace and all my heart is Yours
All fear removed
I breathe You in I lean into Your love
Oh Your love
When I'm lost You pursue me
Lift my head to see Your glory
Lord of all so beautiful
Here in You I find shelter
Captivated by the splendor of Your face
My secret place
I'm wide awake drawing close
Stirred by grace and all my heart is Yours
All fear removed
I breathe You in I lean into Your love
Oh Your love
Oh Your love Oh
Your love so deep is washing over me
Your face is all I seek You are my ev'rything
Jesus Christ You are my one desire
Lord hear my only cry to know You all my life
Your love so deep is washing over me
Your face is all I seek You are my ev'rything
Jesus Christ You are my one desire
Lord hear my only cry to know You all my life
I'm wide awake drawing close
Stirred by grace and all my heart is Yours
All fear removed
I breathe You in I lean into Your love
Oh Your love
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Oh Your love
Oh Your love
Oh Your love
Video
Sinking Deep (Live) | The Worship Initiative feat. John Marc Kohl
Meaning & Inspiration
Shane & Shane, joined by The Worship Initiative and John Marc Kohl, delivered a powerful worship anthem with "Sinking Deep (Live)," released on February 22, 2022. This rendition invites a profound exploration of God's character and the believer's response, moving beyond a simple song to a vibrant declaration of spiritual surrender. The song's essence lies in its profound articulation of encountering God's overwhelming presence and the deep desire to be fully immersed in His love and mercy.
The narrative of "Sinking Deep" begins with an acknowledgment of being in God's presence, experiencing a "grace so relentless" that ultimately "wins" the soul. This mirrors the biblical truth found in Romans 5:8, where God demonstrates His own love toward us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us, a relentless pursuit of humanity. The imagery of being "wrapped within the arms of heaven" and experiencing "peace that lasts forever" speaks to the security and comfort found only in the divine embrace, echoing Isaiah 41:10 where God promises, "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." The final phrase of the opening, "Sinking deep in mercy's sea," beautifully illustrates a complete submersion in God’s boundless compassion and forgiveness, a place of rest where His mercies are new every morning, as Lamentations 3:22-23 so eloquently puts it.
The song then transitions to the believer's active response, declaring, "I'm wide awake drawing close / Stirred by grace and all my heart is Yours / All fear removed." This is not a passive reception but an intentional, awakened movement towards God, inspired by His grace. It calls to mind James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." The absence of fear, brought about by perfect love, is a direct fulfillment of 1 John 4:18, which states that "perfect love casts out fear." The act of breathing God in and leaning into His love describes an intimate, sustained reliance on Him, a continuous trust that aligns with Proverbs 3:5-6 to "trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
The second verse poignantly addresses God's faithfulness even in moments of struggle: "When I'm lost You pursue me / Lift my head to see Your glory." This paints a vivid picture of God as the Good Shepherd, who leaves the ninety-nine to pursue the one lost sheep, as told in Luke 15. He doesn't just find us, but actively restores our perspective, enabling us to see His glory, a concept central to Psalm 27:8, "My heart says of you, 'Seek his face!' Your face, Lord, I will seek." Finding "shelter" and being "captivated by the splendor of Your face" speaks to the divine refuge God offers, transforming Him into our "secret place," a safe haven described in Psalm 91:1 where "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty."
The bridge of "Sinking Deep" serves as a powerful declaration of singular devotion. "Your love so deep is washing over me / Your face is all I seek You are my ev'rything / Jesus Christ You are my one desire / Lord hear my only cry to know You all my life." This segment encapsulates the very heart of Christian faith: a complete orientation towards Christ. The longing to seek His face above all else resonates with Psalm 42:1-2, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." The confession that Jesus Christ is "my one desire" and the ultimate plea to "know You all my life" echoes Philippians 3:8, where Paul counts everything as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus his Lord. This isn't just a fleeting wish but a lifelong commitment to deeper intimacy with the Creator, defining eternal life as knowing God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent, as spoken in John 17:3. "Sinking Deep" is more than a catchy tune; it’s an invitation to a profound spiritual journey, beckoning us to immerse ourselves completely in God's relentless grace, enduring peace, and boundless love, finding our entire being consumed by the pursuit of knowing Him more intimately each day.