Like the rushing wind
Would you breath within my heart
Through the raging storm
Would you hold me in your arms
Cause I need you
How I need you
I need your love like I need water
I need your love like I need breath inside my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus draw me closer
To your heart
Through the wind and rain
I can hear you call my name
When the nights get rough
I will still sing out your praise
Cause I need you
How I need you
I need your love like I need water
I need your love like I need breath inside my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus draw me closer
To your heart
Your heart
Your heart
Closer than my every breath
Closer than my every step
Closer than the song I sing
Closer than anything
Closer than every breath
Closer than my every step
Closer than the song I sing
Closer than anything
I need your love like I need water
I need your love like I need breath inside my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus draw me closer
I need your love like I need water
I need your love like I need breath inside my lungs
Burn in my heart just like a fire
Come and take me over
Jesus draw me closer
To your heart
Your heart
Your heart
Come and take me over
Jesus draw me closer
To your heart
Longing for Divine Closeness
“Closer” by Brandon Lake is a heartfelt worship song that expresses a deep yearning for spiritual intimacy with Jesus. The lyrics use vivid metaphors, such as needing love like water or breath, to convey the essential nature of God’s presence in the believer’s life. The recurring plea for Jesus to “draw me closer” encapsulates a desire to experience God more profoundly, especially through life’s storms and challenges. The song builds on the powerful imagery of fire, wind, and rain, emphasizing both vulnerability and unwavering trust. Each verse invites listeners to reflect on their own need for divine connection and the assurance that God is closer than anything else.
Song Credits
“Closer” is performed by Brandon Lake. Songwriting credits go to Brandon Lake, alongside other collaborators. The track was released in 2022.