Lyrics
I haven't always felt this way
I used to feel the passion in Your name
And now I just wanna go back
I never used to feel this dry
With all I had I'd live to lift You high
And I felt alive
Take me back to where You are .
Just wanna go back to the start
Feel the beating of Your heart
When it feels like I've run so far
Bring me closer to where you are .
I try to keep my eyes on You
I wanna see my strength in You renewed
I wanna live for You
I fear what I'm being called to do
Take up my cross and live to follow You
I wanna follow You! .
God lead me
And I'll go
I'll give my life to follow .
Just wanna go back to the start
And worship who You are
God You're chasing down my heart
Bring me closer to where You are
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Closer” gives voice to spiritual dryness and the desire to return to an earlier sense of devotion. The opening remembers passion, worship, and spiritual life, then contrasts that memory with present distance. Rather than treating dryness as a final condition, the lyric turns it into prayer. The request to be brought back to God’s heart expresses dependence on divine guidance while retaining a clear longing to worship again.
The later verse moves from renewed strength toward discipleship. Keeping attention on God, taking up the cross, and following despite fear all suggest that closeness is more than an emotion; it includes obedience and self-giving. The brief bridge makes that commitment direct by joining God’s leading with a willingness to go. Biblical themes of abiding in Christ, drawing near to God, and carrying the cross provide close parallels to these lines. The song ultimately frames restoration as a return to worship and a renewed readiness to follow wherever God leads.
Related Scripture
- James 4:8 James calls people to draw near to God with the assurance that God will draw near to them.
- Luke 9:23 Jesus connects following him with taking up the cross daily.
- John 15:4-5 Jesus teaches that lasting spiritual life and fruit depend on abiding in him.