The Belonging Co - Holy Water Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Are you weary? Are you tired?
Are you thirsty deep inside?
There's a river running wild
Just one drink can satisfy
Verse 2
Bring the broken, bring the blind
Bring the hopeless, paralyzed
To the river, running wild
Just one drink can satisfy
Chorus
The Spirit of God will never run dry
So drink from the water it's an endless supply
Rushing with freedom bursting with life
Oh this Holy water will never run dry
Verse 3
Bring your burdens, lay them down
Trade them in for, for a crown
In the river, love is wild
Just one drink can satisfy
Just one drink can satisfy
Bridge
Come on in the water's fine
The water's good the water's kind
It's Holy - water
CHANNEL
Oh - Oh there's healing in the river
There's freedom in the river
Oh - Oh there's power in the river
Encounter in the river
Oh - Oh we're running to the river
We're dancing in the river
TagS
We're dancing in the river, we're dancing in the river
We're dancing in the river, we're dancing in the river
We're dancing in the river, we're dancing in the river
We're dancing in the river, we're dancing in the river
Video
Holy Water (Feat. Daniella Mason & David Dennis) // The Belonging Co
Meaning & Inspiration
"Holy Water" by The Belonging Co., released on September 15, 2023, as part of their album *Pneuma*, emerges as a profound spiritual anthem, beckoning weary souls to an unending source of life. This song is a vibrant invitation, translating ancient biblical promises into a modern, accessible call for renewal and encounter. From its opening lines, the song addresses the universal human experience of exhaustion and thirst, asking, "Are you weary? Are you tired? Are you thirsty deep inside?" It immediately points to a "river running wild" with the promise that "just one drink can satisfy." This imagery powerfully evokes passages like Isaiah 55:1, where God calls out, "Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters," and Jesus's own declaration in John 4:13-14 about the living water that quenches thirst permanently.
The narrative expands beyond personal weariness to embrace the marginalized and suffering, calling for the "broken, bring the blind, bring the hopeless, paralyzed" to come to this same transformative river. This inclusive invitation resonates deeply with the ministry of Jesus, who welcomed and healed all who came to Him, as seen in numerous Gospel accounts where the blind received sight (Matthew 9:27-31), the paralyzed walked (Luke 5:17-26), and the broken found restoration. The river, therefore, isn't just a source of personal relief but a place of radical healing and restoration for all who dare to approach it.
The song's core message is unveiled in the chorus: "The Spirit of God will never run dry / So drink from the water it's an endless supply." Here, the "Holy Water" is explicitly identified as the Holy Spirit, aligning perfectly with Jesus's teaching in John 7:37-39, where He proclaimed, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink... Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water," explaining that "this he said concerning the Spirit." The Spirit is depicted as "rushing with freedom bursting with life," reflecting the dynamic, liberating, and life-giving nature of God's presence, as described in 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." This divine supply is not merely abundant but eternal, a wellspring that truly "will never run dry."
Further into the song, the invitation deepens, urging individuals to "Bring your burdens, lay them down / Trade them in for, for a crown." This evokes the comforting promise of Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." The exchange of burdens for a crown symbolizes not just relief but divine recognition and reward for enduring faith, as promised in passages like James 1:12 and Revelation 2:10 regarding the "crown of life." The river is then characterized by "love is wild," a beautiful description of God's boundless, untamed affection that pursues and embraces us, echoing Ephesians 3:18-19, which speaks of grasping the breadth, length, height, and depth of Christ's love.
The bridge serves as a simple yet powerful affirmation, "Come on in the water's fine / The water's good the water's kind / It's Holy - water," an assurance that God's presence is not intimidating but welcoming and benevolent, akin to Psalm 34:8, "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good." The "Channel" section then bursts with the transformative outcomes of this encounter, declaring, "Oh - Oh there's healing in the river / There's freedom in the river / Oh - Oh there's power in the river / Encounter in the river." These lines powerfully summarize the multifaceted work of the Holy Spirit: healing from all ailments (Psalm 103:3), freedom from sin and oppression (Galatians 5:1), divine power for purpose (Acts 1:8), and a personal encounter with the living God. The subsequent lines, "Oh - Oh we're running to the river / We're dancing in the river," portray an active, joyful response to this divine invitation, a natural expression of exuberant worship and celebration in the Spirit, as epitomized by David dancing before the Lord in 2 Samuel 6:14 and the promise of turning mourning into dancing in Psalm 30:11. The repeated "Tag" emphasizes this continuous, joyous engagement with the Spirit, a living experience rather than a one-time event. Ultimately, "Holy Water" is more than a song; it's a vibrant call to immerse oneself in the inexhaustible, life-giving presence of the Holy Spirit, encouraging every person to drink deeply from the river of God's grace and experience His boundless healing, freedom, and joy. The album title *Pneuma* itself, meaning "spirit" or "breath," perfectly encapsulates this profound focus on the Holy Spirit as the very breath of life that empowers and transforms.