The Worship Initiative - Where You Are Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
I can't get enough
No I can't get enough
Of Your amazing love
I can't get enough
Verse 2
I can't walk away
I can't walk away
For I have seen Your face
And I can't walk away
Chorus
I just wanna be where You are
I just wanna be near Your heart
There is nothing like Your love
There is nothing like Your love
Verse 1
I can't get enough
No I can't get enough
Of Your amazing love
I can't get enough
Verse 2
I can't walk away
I can't walk away
For I have seen Your face
And I can't walk away
Chorus
I just wanna be where You are
I just wanna be near Your heart
There is nothing like Your love
There is nothing like Your love
Refrain
Ohh ohh
Ohh Jesus I love You
Jesus I love You
Bridge
Holy holy holy holy
Holy holy
Jesus I love You
Jesus I love You
Bridge
Holy holy holy
Holy holy
Jesus I love You
Jesus I love You
Chorus
I just wanna be where You are
I just wanna be near Your heart
There is nothing like Your love
There is nothing like Your love
Video
Where You Are (Live) | The Worship Initiative feat. Bethany Barnard
Meaning & Inspiration
The Worship Initiative’s song "Where You Are," released on January 8, 2021, as part of "The Worship Initiative, Vol. 23," offers a profound meditation on the human spirit’s yearning for divine presence. The piece immediately communicates a straightforward yet deeply felt spiritual hunger, a desire not just for God's blessings but for God Himself. It’s a declaration of a soul wholly captivated by the Creator, articulating a truth that resonates with anyone who has tasted the unique sweetness of divine intimacy.
The opening verses establish a foundational conviction: "I can't get enough of Your amazing love." This isn’t a statement of scarcity but rather one of insatiable spiritual appetite, a recognition that God's love is so vast and satisfying that one's capacity to receive it continually expands. It echoes the psalmist's cry for God, "as a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God" (Psalm 42:1). This love, unlike any earthly affection, is inexhaustible, always inviting us deeper, never reaching a limit where satisfaction turns to apathy. The subsequent declaration, "I can't walk away, for I have seen Your face," speaks to a transformative encounter. To "see God's face" is often a biblical metaphor for a profound, life-altering experience of His presence, much like Jacob at Peniel (Genesis 32:30) or Moses speaking with God "face to face" (Exodus 33:11). Such an encounter leaves an indelible mark, making any retreat from His presence unthinkable, for truly, "where can I go from your Spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?" (Psalm 139:7). This verse encapsulates the irreversible commitment born from genuine revelation.
The chorus then crystallizes the song's central plea and purpose: "I just wanna be where You are, I just wanna be near Your heart. There is nothing like Your love." This is the ultimate expression of devotion, valuing proximity to God above all else. It aligns with Psalm 73:28, which states, "But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge." This longing isn't just for a physical place, but for an alignment of spirit, a deep communion that places one at the very core of God's affection and purpose. The affirmation that "there is nothing like Your love" is a powerful testament to its uniqueness and supremacy, a love that "surpasses knowledge" (Ephesians 3:19) and cannot be compared to any created thing. The simple, worshipful refrain, "Ohh Jesus I love You," following these declarations, serves as a direct, unadorned offering of personal affection, underscoring the intimate relationship the song portrays.
The bridge elevates the worship further by repeating "Holy holy holy," immediately bringing to mind the seraphim's declaration in Isaiah 6:3 and the heavenly worship in Revelation 4:8. This acknowledgement of God’s absolute purity, majesty, and transcendence is not an abstract theological statement but an act of reverent adoration that deepens the worshiper's connection. It places the personal love for Jesus within the context of His supreme holiness, recognizing Him as utterly set apart and worthy of all praise. This profound reverence for God’s holiness does not distance the worshiper but rather draws them closer, transforming awe into a renewed expression of love: "Jesus I love You." The song, therefore, paints a holistic picture of spiritual pursuit: from the initial hunger for God’s amazing love, through the life-changing experience of His presence, to the ultimate desire for communion and the worship of His unblemished holiness. It beautifully captures the essence of a faith that seeks not just what God can do, but desires God Himself, finding in His presence the ultimate refuge and joy.