Vashawn Mitchell - Desperate Lyrics
Lyrics
We are hungry, we are desperate
We are waiting for you
come and quench us with your water Father
You are the answer the solution
Holy father my redeemer
Cause we want You we want You
we want You all we want is You
We are hungry, we are desperate
We are waiting for you
come and quench us with your water Father
You are the answer the solution
Holy father my redeemer
You are the answer the solution
nothing else will do
Holy father my redeemer
we want You we want You
we want You we want You
all we want is you
Well of living water come and quench our souls
Fills us up fill us up
God of every nation we know who you are
You are Jesus our Savior
Well of living water come and quench our souls
Fills us up fill us up
God of every nation we know who you are
You are Jesus our Savior
Well of living water come and quench our souls
Fills us up fill us up
God of every nation we know who you are
You are Jesus our Savior
Oh (You are Jesus)
the living one (You are Jesus)
the holy one (You are Jesus)
you are the righteous one (You are Jesus)
the wisest one (You are Jesus)
oh the saving one (You are Jesus)
you are the excellent one (You are Jesus)
you are the anointed one (You are Jesus)
there is power in that name (Jesus)
there is healing in that name (Jesus)
there is deliverance in that name (Jesus)
Oh Jesus (Jesus)
Oh i love to call You (Jesus)
Oh i love to call You (Jesus)
something happens when I call you (Jesus)
something happens when I call you (Jesus)
something moves when I call you (Jesus)
something happens when I call you (Jesus)
something happens when I call you (Jesus)
something moves when I call you (Jesus)
something happens when I call you (Jesus)
something happens when I call you (Jesus)
something moves when I call you (Jesus)
Video
VaShawn Mitchell - Desperate (Official Music Video) ft. Taelia Robinson Jackson
Meaning & Inspiration
Vashawn Mitchell’s "Desperate," released on August 25, 2023, as part of his album *Chapter X: See The Goodness*, is a profound testament to the human soul’s intrinsic longing for divine connection. The song immediately immerses the listener in a fervent plea, articulating a deep spiritual hunger and an unreserved need for God’s presence. It captures the essence of a soul laid bare, acknowledging a thirst that only the Creator can quench, moving beyond casual religious observance to an urgent, all-consuming desire for the Almighty.
The core message of "Desperate" resonates with a universal spiritual truth: humanity, in its truest state, yearns for its source. Mitchell’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of this yearning, beginning with the raw declaration, "We are hungry, we are desperate, we are waiting for you." This mirrors the psalmist's cry in Psalm 42:1-2, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." The request to "come and quench us with your water" directly invokes the biblical metaphor of God as the wellspring of life, a concept vividly portrayed by Jesus in John 4:10-14, where He offers "living water" that satisfies eternally. The assertion that God is "the answer, the solution," and "my redeemer" firmly establishes His omnipotence and sufficiency, reminding us that every human problem finds its ultimate resolution in the divine. The repeated phrase, "all we want is You," strips away distractions, focusing all attention on God as the singular object of desire, echoing Psalm 73:25, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you."
As the song progresses, it builds upon this foundation of spiritual need by specifically identifying Jesus as the "Well of living water" and "our Savior." This transition from the general "Father" and "Redeemer" to the specific name of Jesus grounds the worship in the Christian faith, making clear the source of this divine quenching. The repeated cry to "fill us up" is a surrender, an invitation for the Holy Spirit to fully inhabit and restore, reminiscent of the promise in John 7:37-38 where Jesus invites all who are thirsty to come to Him and drink, so that "streams of living water will flow from within them." Acknowledging Him as "God of every nation" expands the scope of the song’s prayer from individual need to a global understanding of His sovereignty, reflecting verses like Psalm 22:27-28, which speaks of all the families of the nations bowing down before Him.
The latter part of "Desperate" becomes a powerful, declarative litany of Jesus' attributes and the incredible power inherent in His name. Each affirmation—"the living one," "the holy one," "the righteous one," "the wisest one," "the saving one," "the excellent one," "the anointed one"—builds an undeniable portrait of His supremacy. This section directly taps into the biblical truth presented in Philippians 2:9-11, which states that God exalted Jesus and gave Him "the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow." The explicit declarations that "there is power in that name," "there is healing in that name," and "there is deliverance in that name" are not mere poetic embellishments but direct echoes of New Testament accounts where miracles, freedom, and salvation consistently manifest through the invocation of Jesus' name (e.g., Acts 3:6-8 for healing, Acts 4:12 for salvation, Luke 4:18 for deliverance).
The song culminates in a joyful, repetitive affirmation of the transformative impact of calling on Jesus. The simple yet profound statements, "something happens when I call you (Jesus)" and "something moves when I call you (Jesus)," encapsulate the dynamic, active nature of God’s response to a sincere appeal. This isn't a passive waiting, but an engaged interaction, confirming the promise of James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." It underscores the reality that invoking the name of Jesus is not an empty ritual but a conduit for divine intervention, a direct line to the One who answers and shifts circumstances. "Desperate" is more than a song; it is an anthem for revival, a sincere yearning for God that promises tangible results for those who dare to seek Him with unwavering faith and a truly desperate heart.