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.
Oh for grace to trust
Oh for strength to love
Oh to cast my cares down at your feet
Oh for feet to dance
Oh for a heart to romance
Oh for lungs to lift your name so high
My hands go up, giving you glory
I just can't get enough
You are so worthy, lord
I'll keep pouring it out for you
My cup is overflowing
With your perfect love
You're all I'm longing for
I'll keep pouring it out for you
Oh for faith to rise
Oh my soul come alive
Oh my god you are all I need
Oh for feet to dance
Oh for a heart to romance
Oh for lungs to lift your name so high
My hands go up, giving you glory
I just can't get enough
You are so worthy, lord
I'll keep pouring it out for you
My cup is overflowing
With your perfect love
You're all I'm longing for
I'll keep pouring it out for you
My heart and flesh they cry out holy
Jesus be my one and only joy
My heart and flesh they cry out holy
Jesus be my one and only joy
My hands go up, giving you glory
I just can't get enough
You are so worthy, lord
I'll keep pouring it out for you
My cup is overflowing
With your perfect love
You're all I'm longing for
I'll keep pouring it out for you
My heart and flesh they cry out holy
Jesus be my one and only joy
My heart and flesh they cry out holy
Jesus be my one and only joy
Oh for strength to love
Oh to cast my cares down at your feet
Oh for feet to dance
Oh for a heart to romance
Oh for lungs to lift your name so high
My hands go up, giving you glory
I just can't get enough
You are so worthy, lord
I'll keep pouring it out for you
My cup is overflowing
With your perfect love
You're all I'm longing for
I'll keep pouring it out for you
Oh for faith to rise
Oh my soul come alive
Oh my god you are all I need
Oh for feet to dance
Oh for a heart to romance
Oh for lungs to lift your name so high
My hands go up, giving you glory
I just can't get enough
You are so worthy, lord
I'll keep pouring it out for you
My cup is overflowing
With your perfect love
You're all I'm longing for
I'll keep pouring it out for you
My heart and flesh they cry out holy
Jesus be my one and only joy
My heart and flesh they cry out holy
Jesus be my one and only joy
My hands go up, giving you glory
I just can't get enough
You are so worthy, lord
I'll keep pouring it out for you
My cup is overflowing
With your perfect love
You're all I'm longing for
I'll keep pouring it out for you
My heart and flesh they cry out holy
Jesus be my one and only joy
My heart and flesh they cry out holy
Jesus be my one and only joy
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