Steve Green - Oh, I Want To Know You More Lyrics
Lyrics
Just the time I feel
That I've been caught
In the mire of self.
Just the time I feel
My mind's been bought
By worldly wealth.
That's when the breeze begins
To blow I know,
The Spirit's call
And all my worldly wanderings
Just melt into His love.
Oh, I want to know You more!
Deep within my soul I want to know You,
Oh, I want to know You.
To feel Your heart and know Your mind,
Looking in Your eyes stirs up within me,
Cries that says I want to know You
Oh, I want to know You more.
Oh, I want to know You more.
When my daily deeds
Ordinarily lose life and song,
My heart begins to bleed,
Sensitivity to Him is gone.
I've run the race but set my own pace
And face a shattered soul,
But [And] the gentle arms of Jesus
Warm my hungering (omit 'ring') to be whole.
Oh, I want to know You more!
Deep within my soul I want to know You,
Oh, I want to know You.
And I would give my final breathe
To know You in Your death and resurrection,
Oh, I want to know You more
Oh, I want to know You more
Oh, I want to know You more
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Oh, I Want To Know You More by Steve Green (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Steve Green's "Oh, I Want to Know You More," featured on his 2006 compilation *The Ultimate Collection*, offers a profound exploration of the Christian's yearning for a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. The song doesn't just speak of surface-level faith; it delves into the struggle of the human spirit, acknowledging moments when we become ensnared by our own self-absorption or distracted by the allure of worldly pursuits. This introspective beginning, where the singer admits to feeling "caught in the mire of self" and having his "mind bought by worldly wealth," immediately resonates with the common spiritual battle described in Scripture. It echoes the warnings found in passages like 1 John 2:15-16, which cautions against loving the world, and Romans 12:2, urging believers not to conform to the patterns of this world but to be transformed by the renewing of their minds.
However, the song swiftly pivots from confession to hope, recognizing the gentle yet persistent call of the Holy Spirit. The imagery of a "breeze" signifies the Spirit's presence, a subtle but undeniable force that guides the believer back towards God's overwhelming love. This divine prompting is central to Christian experience, as Jesus promised in John 14:26 that the Holy Spirit would teach and remind believers of all that He has said. It's this internal conviction, this "Spirit's call," that prompts the central cry of the song: "Oh, I want to know You more!" This isn't a passive desire; it's a passionate pursuit of intimacy, a yearning to understand God's very essence – to "feel Your heart and know Your mind." This aligns perfectly with Jesus' prayer in John 17:3, where He prays for believers to know God, the one true God, and Jesus Christ whom He has sent, signifying that true knowledge of God is eternal life. The desire to "look in Your eyes" is a poetic expression of seeking God's face, as Psalm 27:8 instructs: "You said, 'Seek my face.' My heart says to you, 'Your face, O LORD, I seek.'"
The second verse further elaborates on the challenges of Christian living, describing days when our "daily deeds ordinarily lose life and song," and our "heart begins to bleed" as our "sensitivity to Him is gone." This is a frank admission of spiritual dryness, a common experience when we stray from consistent communion with God. The metaphor of running a race but setting our "own pace" speaks to a self-reliance that ultimately leads to a "shattered soul." This resonates with the biblical understanding that apart from Christ, we can do nothing (John 15:5) and that trying to live by our own strength leads to weariness and brokenness. Yet, even in this state of spiritual depletion, the song offers solace and restoration. The "gentle arms of Jesus" are depicted as warming the soul, bringing wholeness. This imagery powerfully reflects the unfailing grace and mercy of God, who meets us in our weakness. Isaiah 40:31 speaks of those who hope in the Lord renewing their strength, soaring on wings like eagles, reminding us that true restoration comes from looking to Him.
The repeated, fervent chorus, "Oh, I want to know You more!" is the culmination of this journey of confession and renewed hope. The declaration, "And I would give my final breath to know You in Your death and resurrection," underscores the ultimate value placed on a profound understanding of Christ's sacrifice and victory. This is not merely an intellectual pursuit; it's a desire for transformative knowledge that encompasses the very core of the Christian faith. The death and resurrection of Jesus are the foundational events that secure salvation, and to truly know Him in these is to grasp the depth of God's love and power. It’s a longing to experience the fullness of what Christ accomplished, as Paul describes in Philippians 3:10: "that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death." "Oh, I Want to Know You More" is a powerful and biblically grounded anthem that encourages listeners to move beyond a superficial faith and pursue a rich, abiding intimacy with the living God.