I was a prisoner, till You broke the door down
You freed me, oh, You freed me
I was in darkness, till You turned the lights on
You found me, first, You found me
I was lifeless, till You laid Your life down
You loved me, first, You loved me
Yeah, I was joyless, till You put Your song in me
Now I'm singing, always singing
You're all that I want
You're all that I've ever needed
This unthinkable love poured out on me
It's overwhelming
No longer broken, You picked up the pieces
You healed me, oh, You healed me
And I can't be quiet, Your Spirit is alive in me
Now I'm singing, always singing
You're all that I want
You're all that I've ever needed
This unthinkable love poured out on me
It's overwhelming
I'm wide awake, wide awake in wonder
I can't escape, can't escape Your great love
I'm wide awake, wide awake in Your presence
It's overwhelming, it's overwhelming
You're all that I want
All that I've ever needed
This unthinkable love poured out on me
It's overwhelming
You're all that I want
You're all that I've ever needed
This unthinkable love poured out on me
It's overwhelming
You take this heart of stone and make it beat again
You take my dry bones and breathe Your life in
You take this heart of stone and make it beat again
You take my dry bones and breathe Your life in
You take this heart of stone and make it beat again
You take my dry bones and breathe Your life in
It's overwhelming
"Overwhelming" by Jeremy Riddle is a powerful worship song that captures the overwhelming love and grace of God in our lives. The lyrics beautifully express the transformation that takes place when we encounter God's love and how it changes everything.
The song begins by acknowledging our state before encountering God's love. We were prisoners, trapped in darkness, and joyless. But then, God broke down the door and freed us. He turned on the lights and found us in our brokenness. This imagery reflects the biblical truth that Jesus came to set the captives free and bring light into the darkness (Luke 4:18-19, John 8:12).
The chorus of the song declares that God is all we want and all we've ever needed. This echoes the words of the psalmist in Psalm 73:25-26, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." The song reminds us that God's love is all-consuming and satisfies the deepest longings of our hearts.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the transformation that takes place when we encounter God's overwhelming love. We were once broken and lifeless, but God picked up the pieces and healed us. His Spirit now lives in us, and we can't help but sing and worship Him. This echoes the words of Psalm 30:11-12, "You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever."
The title of the song, "Overwhelming," perfectly captures the essence of the lyrics. God's love is not just a nice sentiment or a fleeting emotion; it is overwhelming. It is more than we can comprehend or fully grasp. It surpasses our understanding and fills us with wonder and awe.
Jeremy Riddle's powerful vocals and the dynamic instrumentation of the song enhance the message of the lyrics. The melody and arrangement build throughout the song, creating a sense of anticipation and excitement. The repetition of the chorus and the bridge reinforces the message and allows listeners to engage in worship.
"Overwhelming" is a song that invites us to encounter God's love and respond with wholehearted worship. It reminds us of the transformative power of God's love and the joy that comes from being in His presence. It encourages us to surrender our lives to Him and allow His love to overwhelm us.
Overall, "Overwhelming" by Jeremy Riddle is a beautiful and impactful worship song that reminds us of the overwhelming love and grace of God. The lyrics, inspired by biblical truths, speak to the transformative power of encountering God's love. This song is a powerful tool for personal worship and congregational praise, inviting us to surrender to God's overwhelming love and respond in awe and adoration.
