“I Want to Be Where You Are” is a worship song by Christian singer Don Moen. it’s become a favorite among many Christians because of its simple yet powerful message.
The lyrics describe a deep desire to be close to God. The singer talks about not wanting to just worship God from a distance, but to be in his presence all the time. He compares it to dwelling or living in a place. The chorus repeats the line “I want to be where you are” expressing this longing. The song ends with a plea to be drawn near to God.
This simple message of wanting closeness with God is something many Christians can relate to, which is why the song has endured for so many years. You can find it on most music platforms.
Video: I Want to Be Where You Are by Don Moen
I Want to Be Where You Are Lyrics by Don Moen
I just want to be where You are
Dwelling daily in Your presence
I don’t want to worship from afar
Draw me near to where You are
I just want to be where You are
In Your dwelling place – spoken
In Your dwelling place forever
Take me to the place where You are
I just want to be with You
I want to be where You are
Dwelling in Your presence
Feasting at Your table
And surrounded by Your glory
In Your presence
That’s where I always want to be
I just want to be
I just want to be with You
I just want to be where You are
Dwelling daily in Your presence – spoken
Dwelling daily in Your presence
I don’t want to worship from afar
Draw me – spoken
Draw me near to where You are
O my God You are my strength and my song
And when I’m in Your presence
Though I’m weak, You’re always strong
I just want to be where You are
In Your dwelling place forever – spoken
In Your dwelling place forever
Take me to the place – spoken
Take me to the place where You are
‘Cause I just want to be
I just want to be with You
I just want to be
I just want to be with You
Spoken:
O God, that’s our prayer
We want to be where You are
Dwelling in Your presence
Feasting at Your table
And surrounded by Your glory
That’s our prayer
We want to be where You are
Yes, we do – spoken
Dwelling in Your presence
Feasting at Your table
Surrounded by glory – spoken
Surrounded by Your glory
In Your presence
Lord – spoken
That’s where we always want to be
I just want to be
I just want to be with You
Spoken:
Thank You for your prayer tonight
I just want to be
I just want to be with You
Spoken:
O God, that’s our prayer
We want to be with You, God
I just want to be with You
