Today I am doing another song off of the DVD Three Wooden Crosses 11 Inspirational Videos From Today’s Top Country Artists. Today we will look at the video I need You from LeAnn Rimes.LeAnn Rimes born in Mississippi but raised in Garland Texas released the song I Need You as a part of the music soundtrack for the movie Jesus. Rimes a young and talented artists has had her share of difficulty in life so the song is one that could have significant meaning to her, especially when looking at the spiritual significance of the song when looking at it as a love song of appreciation to Jesus.
I actually love the video on this one. We see LeAnn early in the video as a young woman alone, almost even questioning her surroundings. All through the early segments of the video, and in fact all through out the video we also see a light orb. While many will look at various aspects as to what the meaning of the orb is, I see it as a representation of the Holy Spirit which I will get to later.
In the first verse of the song we see that the lyric talks about how Christ, (assuming that is what she is talking about since the song was for the movie Jesus.) provides all she needs. The blessings, the things aren’t nearly as important as the relationship she has. Notice the last two lines of the first verse, You’re my only reason; You’re my only truth. I am reminded here of the passage in the Bible where Jesus says of himself, “I am the way the truth and the life, no one goes to the Father unless they go through me.” The lyric indicates that they know that Jesus is the truth.
I also appreciate the chorus in this song, a chorus that looks at water among other things. When thinking of the water reference, I think of two things, baptism, which involves water and shows a willingness to follow Christ, and of the fact that Jesus called himself “Living Water.” This isn’t all the chorus reflects on though. There is the reflection of the mercy provided by Jesus, as well as the freedom we have from Heaven as a result of what Christ has done for us in showing us ultimate love. It is in fact that love, the fact that Christ will bear our burdens that the song reflects the attitude that we obtain freedom from being lifted up, carried if you will by Christ. It is there that we can recognize how much we need Jesus.In the first chorus of the video we also see the orb, or Holy Spirit begin to move across LeAnn. We see it symbolically begin to have an effect on everything about her. This actually has some significant bearing which we will see amplified even more the next time the chorus comes around.
Starting with the second verse we can begin to see that in many ways this song is a prayer of recognition of what God has done. We see the concepts of pleading and recognition again in the lyric, but also in the symbolism of the video. We see these concepts when the lyric talks about the hope and courage that comes about because of the relationship with Christ. Even through cold and dark times, Christ is there to lift us, to hold us, to carry us. It is nice to see the lyric reflect here that they know Christ has provided these things. It is also nice to see it reflect the fact that they know what Christ has done, and as a result won’t go back to their old ways of doing things.It as we get through the second verse of the video, towards the end of the chorus that we see the Holy Spirit take control of LeAnn. We see it as the orb enters her soul and engulfs everything about her. One could say that this is a reflection of letting the Spirit of God live through you, that when we do allow that we begin to see a difference in our own lives, our own ways, not only where we can see those differences but others around us can see the differences.
From the point of influence by the Holy Spirit in the video, we see all images, including the image of LeAnn in a white backwash and white clothing. This represents the purity offered and provided by Christ. It should be known here, we don’t do the changing, in fact, it is questionable as to how much we really change. It is in fact though, just as illustrated in the video that Christ, or the Holy Spirit is the one who brings about change. It is only after opening up her life, and opening up her soul, that we see this transformation take place. Just as it occurs in real life, only when we allow the Holy Spirit to make change, does change actually occur.
The only other colors we see in the video after this transformation is the red rose petals and falling leaves that falls from trees during the Fall of the year.. I believe those rose petals to be a representation of the love that Christ showed all people when he shed his blood on the cross. It is upon receiving that gift of love that we can experience the ultimate love, not just in our own eyes, but again, obvious to the eyes of those around us who notice the change. The leaves indicate a need for us to be willing to die to who we were, to live again, and to bring about new life. I know some of these things are like old cliché’s but the video helps bring about an understanding of those clichés in a way we can maybe better relate to.I could say more, but challenge you to watch the video, think about the lyrics, knowing that the song was written for the movie Jesus helps us understand who the song is really all about.
Now if you are willing, watch the video, and if the video don’t appear click on the following link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mS14QUUjCk
I Need You
I don't need a lot of things
I can get by with nothing
Of all the blessings life can bring
I've always needed something
But I’ve got all I want
When it comes to loving you
You're my only reason
You're my only truth
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you
You're the hope that moves me
To courage again
You're the love that rescues me
When the cold winds, rage
And it's so amazing
'cause that's just how you are
And I can't turn back now
'cause you've brought me too far
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you
Oh yes I do
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you
Oh yes I do
I need you
I need you
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I can get by with nothing
Of all the blessings life can bring
I've always needed something
But I’ve got all I want
When it comes to loving you
You're my only reason
You're my only truth
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you
You're the hope that moves me
To courage again
You're the love that rescues me
When the cold winds, rage
And it's so amazing
'cause that's just how you are
And I can't turn back now
'cause you've brought me too far
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you
Oh yes I do
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you
Oh yes I do
I need you
I need you
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