Lyrics
Here is my heart, I give it Lord to You
Here is my life, I lay it before You
Where else would I go?
What else would I do?
If I did not know You?
How deeply I need You
How deeply I need You, my Lord
How deeply I need You, my Lord
Like the desert needs the rain, I need You
Like the ocean needs the streams, I need You
Like the morning needs the sun, I need You
Lord You are my only one
(repeat all)
In every way, and every day
I need You
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Meaning & Inspiration
“How Deeply I Need You” is a prayer of dependence, surrender, and exclusive devotion to God. The opening lines offer both heart and life to the Lord, then ask where else the worshiper could go. That question establishes the song’s central conviction: life apart from God would be without its essential source.
Images of desert rain, ocean streams, and morning sunlight make that need concrete. They portray God's presence not as an occasional comfort but as something necessary for every day. The desert image particularly echoes the psalmist's thirst for God, while the declaration of need aligns with Christ's teaching that fruitfulness depends on remaining in him. Through its simple repetition, the song sustains a focused confession of worship and spiritual need.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 42:1-2 The psalmist thirsts for God as a deer pants for streams of water.
- John 15:5 Jesus teaches that fruitfulness depends on remaining in him.