The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
This prideful side of me
Lifts my fist and shakes at You
This prideful side of me
Is being broken down by love
Oh, You love me deeper, deeper, Father
Oh, You love me deeper, deeper, Father
This broken side of me
It needs You so badly
And this broken side of me
It doesn't understand You at all
Oh, I need You deeper, deeper, Father
Oh, I need You deeper, deeper, Father
This child side of me
Lifts my hands to be held by You
This child side of me
Is ecstatic in Your love
Oh, I love You deeper, deeper, Father
Oh, I love You deeper, deeper, Father
Now I'm up to my toes, I'm up to my ankles
And I'm up to my waist, I'm up to my neck
I'm up to my toes, I'm up to my ankles
And I'm up to my waist, I'm up to my neck
I'm up to my toes, I'm up to my ankles
And I'm up to my waist, I'm up to my neck
I'm up to my toes, I'm up to my ankles
And I'm up to my waist, I'm up to my neck
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love with You
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love with You
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love
I'm deeper in love
I'm deeper in love
And I built a place around my heart
And would not let You have a part
Now come dismantle every room
Widen it and make it bloom
You're healing and rebuilding me
And my affections rise to sing
That everywhere the river flows
Everywhere the river flows
You're bringing life and bringing hope
Everywhere the river flows
Bringing life and bringing hope
Everywhere the river flows
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love with You
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love with You
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love
Lifts my fist and shakes at You
This prideful side of me
Is being broken down by love
Oh, You love me deeper, deeper, Father
Oh, You love me deeper, deeper, Father
This broken side of me
It needs You so badly
And this broken side of me
It doesn't understand You at all
Oh, I need You deeper, deeper, Father
Oh, I need You deeper, deeper, Father
This child side of me
Lifts my hands to be held by You
This child side of me
Is ecstatic in Your love
Oh, I love You deeper, deeper, Father
Oh, I love You deeper, deeper, Father
Now I'm up to my toes, I'm up to my ankles
And I'm up to my waist, I'm up to my neck
I'm up to my toes, I'm up to my ankles
And I'm up to my waist, I'm up to my neck
I'm up to my toes, I'm up to my ankles
And I'm up to my waist, I'm up to my neck
I'm up to my toes, I'm up to my ankles
And I'm up to my waist, I'm up to my neck
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love with You
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love with You
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love
I'm deeper in love
I'm deeper in love
And I built a place around my heart
And would not let You have a part
Now come dismantle every room
Widen it and make it bloom
You're healing and rebuilding me
And my affections rise to sing
That everywhere the river flows
Everywhere the river flows
You're bringing life and bringing hope
Everywhere the river flows
Bringing life and bringing hope
Everywhere the river flows
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love with You
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love with You
Deeper, deeper, deeper in love
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