Water To Wine

Hillsong United's song 'Water To Wine' is a profound exploration of spiritual transformation and divine love. The lyrics draw heavily on biblical imagery, particularly the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine, symbolizing a transformative process that takes something ordinary and makes it extraordinary. This metaphor is used to express a deep yearning for spiritual renewal and a closer connection with the divine. The singer's soul thirsts for the things above, indicating a desire for a higher, more fulfilling spiritual experience.

The recurring theme of staying in God's love underscores the importance of remaining connected to the divine source. The lyrics 'So I’ll stay, stay in Your love' and 'As long as life within me I’ll remain in who You are Lord' emphasize a commitment to this spiritual relationship. The imagery of a branch within a vine further illustrates this connection, suggesting that just as a branch cannot survive without the vine, the singer cannot thrive without God's love and presence. This relationship is portrayed as life-sustaining and essential, providing the nourishment and support needed for spiritual growth.

The song also touches on themes of mercy and renewal. The lines 'Blood and water, the mercy flowing from Your side' and 'A river made of endless light' evoke the crucifixion of Jesus and the boundless mercy that flows from it. This mercy is depicted as a source of endless light and life, capable of reviving a heart that is running dry. The plea to 'turn this water into wine' is a request for this transformative mercy to renew and invigorate the soul. The song concludes with a declaration of unwavering faith and trust in God's love, recognizing it as the ultimate source of satisfaction and freedom.