Tauren Wells - Fountain Lyrics
Lyrics
I count my days
I feel them as they slowly slip away
Unstoppable
Like nothing I have felt before
Pre-Chorus:
I wanna turn back, turn back the hands of time
Take back, take back the youth that's mine
I can see it just beyond my reach
It's calling me
Chorus:
Don't care how long it takes
Don't care how far I go
I'm longing for a taste
For something spiritual
I only wanna live
Wanna feel young again
What stops the clock that ticks
The fountain
Fountain, fountain, fountain
It's in my veins
I feel the water flowing through my veins
It's mystical
But nothing I have ever felt before
I feel it in my veins
(x6)
Video
Jonathan Thulin - "Fountain (feat. Tauren Wells)"
Meaning & Inspiration
The collaborative track "Fountain," featuring Tauren Wells with Jonathan Thulin, released on March 8, 2016, immediately draws the listener into a universal human experience: the awareness of time's relentless march. The song opens with a raw acknowledgment of days slipping away, an "unstoppable" force that evokes the profound sense of mortality inherent in the human condition. This initial perspective captures the natural apprehension many feel as life progresses, reflecting the wisdom found in Scripture that reminds us to number our days, understanding their fleeting nature (Psalm 90:12). It’s a compelling start, setting the stage for a journey beyond mere observation into a desperate, yet ultimately hopeful, search.
From this grounded recognition of passing time, the narrative shifts into a deep, almost primal desire to reverse the clock, to "turn back the hands of time" and reclaim lost youth. This isn't just a nostalgic wish; it’s a profound yearning for vitality that feels just "beyond reach." Yet, the song quickly elevates this longing from purely physical or temporal regret to a spiritual quest. The pursuit isn't for a superficial return to a younger physical state, but for "something spiritual," a taste of the eternal that satisfies a deeper hunger. This pivotal shift aligns beautifully with the human soul's inherent thirst for God, mirroring the psalmist's cry, "As a deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God" (Psalm 42:1).
The "fountain" itself emerges as the central metaphor, representing the source of this desired spiritual renewal. The plea, "What stops the clock that ticks, the fountain," isn't merely asking for an end to aging, but for an entry into a timeless dimension of life and spirit. In Christian theology, the imagery of a fountain or living water consistently points to Christ and the Holy Spirit. Jesus declared, "Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life" (John 4:14). This fountain offers not just a temporary reprieve but an unending wellspring of life, fundamentally transforming the definition of "youth" from a chronological state to a spiritual reality—a renewal that occurs daily, even as our outer selves may wane (2 Corinthians 4:16).
The climax of the song describes this "water flowing through my veins," a deeply personal and transformative experience. It speaks to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, making the mystical tangible and real within the believer. This feeling is "nothing I have ever felt before," underscoring the unique and unparalleled nature of spiritual rebirth and the new life found in Christ. It's the fulfillment of God's promise to put His Spirit within us, giving us a new heart and causing us to walk in His statutes (Ezekiel 36:26-27). This internal infusion of divine life is what truly "stops the clock" in a spiritual sense, allowing believers to live with an eternal perspective, vibrant and continually refreshed by the living water that flows from the Throne of God (Revelation 22:1). "Fountain" ultimately delivers an inspiring message of hope, reminding all of us that the desire for lasting vitality is met not by reversing time, but by embracing the spiritual wellspring available through faith.