Baby steps, My child
To you it may be nothing, but you make Daddy proud
Your weakness is only My strength
I hear your questions, and I'm closer than you think
I promise
I promise
And oh, I won't let go
I won't let go
I see you right where you are
And I'm holding on to your heart
Oh, I won't let go
I won't let go
I see you right where you are
And I'm holding on to your heart
You've been here all this time
Tell me where were I looking 'cause You weren't hard to find
Mercy opened up my eyes
Now I'm losing my religion to be loved like a child
I promise
I promise
And oh, I won't let go
I won't let go
I see You right where You are
And I'm holding on to Your heart
And oh, I won't let go
I won't let go
I see You right where You are
And I'm holding on to Your heart
I'm done pretending, I want the real thing (Mm, yeah)
I'm done pretending, I want the real thing (We sing with confidence)
I'm done pretending, I want the real thing (Right here, right now, God)
I'm done pretending, I want the real thing (Whatever it looks like, whatever it sounds like)
I'm done pretending, I want the real thing (We are desperate, we are desperate)
I'm done pretending, I want the real thing (Out of desperation, yeah)
I'm done pretending, I want the real thing (We are hungry for the real thing)
I'm done pretending, I want the real thing
I won't let go
And oh, I won't let go
I won't let go
I see You right where You are (Yes, I do)
And I'm holding on to Your heart
And oh, I won't let go
I won't let go
I see You right where You are
And I'm holding on to Your heart
You're the only thing that matters
You're the only thing that matters, God
You're the only thing that matters (We sing it out)
You're the only thing that matters (Your presence, God)
You're the only thing that matters (Your glory, God)
You're the only thing that matters (Your presence, God)
You're the only thing that matters (We looked to other things but)
You're the only thing that matters (We looked to other things but)
You're the only thing that matters (We searched and found no one)
You're the only thing that matters (You are the only thing that matters)
You're the only thing that matters (Oh, we are desperate, God)
You're the only thing that matters (We long for Your glory)
You're the only thing that matters (We long for Your glory, God)
You're the only thing that matters
You're the only thing that matters
You're the only thing that matters
Lift up your worship, lift up your worship
Oh, we love You
Oh, You're the only thing
You're the only thing
You and me
Me and You
Oh, Jesus
One day in Your presence
Yeah, yeah, yeah
One day, God
Is better than a thousands elsewhere
Is better than a thousands elsewhere
And I see You right where You are
And I'm holding onto Your heart
You satisfy me
You satisfy me
You satisfy me, oh yeah
You satisfy me
(Come on, sing it) You satisfy me
(You satisfy) You satisfy me
(You satisfy) You satisfy me
(You satisfy) You satisfy me
You're enough for me
One day is better than a thousand elsewhere
I'll trade a thousand days for one in Your glory
One day in Your presence
Me and You, You and me, eternity
I'll trade a thousand days elsewhere
For one day, one touch
One day, one touch
One word, one touch
One day, one touch
I'll trade a thousand
I'll trade a thousand
I'll trade a thousand
You are good, God
Oh, I've tasted, I've tasted
I've tasted, I've tasted
And I'd trade a thousand elsewhere
I'll trade a thousand elsewhere for one day
I'll trade a thousand elsewhere for one day
I'll trade a thousand elsewhere
I'll trade a thousand elsewhere
For one day, one touch, one word
For one day, one touch, one word
It can change everything
It can change everything
It can change everything
One day, one touch, one word
Can change everything
So we come
We come hungry
We come hungry
We come hungry
We come longing
Let the hunger fill the room
Let hunger fill the room
Let hunger fill the room
He-e-e-e-e-ey
Let hunger fill the room
He-e-e-ey
I'd trade a thousand elsewhere
For one day, one touch, one word
Sing oh, I won't let go
And oh, I won't let go
I won't let go
I see You right where You are
And I'm holding on to Your heart
"Real Thing" by Maverick City Music is a powerful worship song that captures the heart's cry for authenticity and a genuine encounter with God. The song beautifully expresses the desire to let go of pretense and experience the realness of God's presence and love.
The lyrics of the song remind us of the childlike faith that God desires from us. It speaks of taking baby steps and making our Heavenly Father proud. It encourages us to acknowledge our weaknesses, knowing that in our weakness, God's strength is made perfect. This resonates with the scripture verse in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, where Paul writes, "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."
The song also speaks of a longing to experience the realness of God's presence and to let go of religious rituals and traditions that can sometimes hinder a genuine relationship with Him. It echoes the sentiment of Isaiah 29:13, where God says, "These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught." The song encourages us to seek a deep, intimate connection with God, beyond surface-level worship.
"Real Thing" is a reminder that God is the only thing that truly matters. It challenges us to let go of the things that we have been chasing after and to fix our eyes on Him alone. It echoes the words of Jesus in Matthew 6:33, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." It reminds us that when we prioritize God and seek Him wholeheartedly, He will satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts.
The inspiration behind the song can be found in the experiences and encounters of the songwriters with God. It is a reflection of their personal journey of seeking authenticity and encountering the realness of God's love. The song captures the raw emotions and vulnerability of their desire to experience the tangible presence of God.
"Real Thing" is a call to worship and a reminder that our worship should be genuine, heartfelt, and rooted in a personal relationship with God. It encourages us to come before God with hunger and desperation, longing for a real encounter with Him. It invites us to lay down our pretenses and to surrender ourselves completely to Him.
In conclusion, "Real Thing" by Maverick City Music is a powerful worship song that invites us to let go of pretense and experience the realness of God's presence and love. It reminds us to seek a genuine and intimate relationship with Him, beyond religious rituals and traditions. The song encourages us to prioritize God and to come before Him with hunger and desperation, knowing that He is the only thing that truly matters. May this song inspire us to worship God authentically and to seek Him wholeheartedly.
