The Belonging Co - What A Friend I've Found - Obsession Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
What a friend I've found
Closer than a brother
I have felt Your touch
More intimate than lovers
Chorus
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
Friend forever
Verse 2
What a hope I've found
More faithful than a mother
It would break my heart
To ever lose each other
Chorus
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
Friend forever
Bridge
And my heart burns for You
And my heart burns for You
Video
What A Friend I've Found / Obsession (Feat. Martin Smith) // The Belonging Co
Meaning & Inspiration
"What A Friend I've Found / Obsession" by The Belonging Co., featuring Martin Smith, released on June 17, 2022, is a powerful declaration of unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ. The song delves into the profound, multifaceted relationship believers share with their Savior, presenting Him as the ultimate source of friendship, hope, and an all-consuming love. The central message resonates with the ancient truth found in Proverbs 18:24, which states, "A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." This lyric immediately establishes Jesus not just as a casual acquaintance, but as an intimate companion, surpassing even the closest earthly bonds. The song further explores this deep connection by comparing His presence to the intimacy of lovers, hinting at the sacred covenantal relationship described in Ephesians 5:25-32, where Christ is depicted as the bridegroom to His church. This theme of profound personal encounter with the divine is a hallmark of authentic Christian worship, seeking to express the inexpressible depths of God's love and presence in the believer's life.
The lyrical exploration of hope takes a similarly profound turn. The song boldly asserts Jesus as a "friend" more faithful than a mother, a testament to the unwavering commitment God demonstrates towards His children. This mirrors the sentiment of Isaiah 49:15, "Can a mother forget the things she has nursed, or could she have compassion on the child of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you." This comparison underscores God's steadfastness, a love that is unconditional and eternal, a hope that cannot be shaken by the frailties of human relationships. The expressed fear of losing this connection – "It would break my heart to ever lose each other" – is a genuine reflection of the spiritual yearning for continued fellowship with God, a desire echoing David's plea in Psalm 51:11, "Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me." The song culminates in the fervent declaration of an "obsession," a heart aflame for Christ. This burning desire speaks to the transformative power of encountering Jesus, inspiring a passionate pursuit of His presence and glory, a reflection of the words in Romans 12:11, urging believers to be "fervent in spirit, serving the Lord." Ultimately, "What A Friend I've Found / Obsession" is an anthem of deep spiritual intimacy, a vibrant expression of the enduring and all-encompassing love found in Jesus Christ, solidifying His position as the preeminent friend and the object of a devoted heart.