John Mark McMillan - Wilderlove Lyrics






Plumbed the badlands as a child
Where the dust devils dance
On the dreams of the ivy wild

The places you grow up
The tumbling ground is rough
There is no domestic heart
Then what have we become: less pedestrian?
There is no domestic heart

The Wilderlove is hidden within us
And we reckon with it, and we wrestle with it
The Wilderlove is hidden within us
And we wrestle with it, and we wrestle with it

You are the wilderness and I fall fast drawn
To the rise of your vast expanse
I feel so underdressed so civilized and small
By the powers that you possess

The places you grow up
The tumbling ground is rough
There is no domestic heart
Then what have we become: less pedestrian?
There is no domestic heart

The Wilderlove is hidden within us
And we wrestle with it, and we wrestle with it
The Wilderlove is hidden within us
And we wrestle with it, and we wrestle with it

The Wilderlove is hidden within us
And we wrestle with it, and we wrestle with it
The Wilderlove is hidden within us
And we wrestle with it, and we wrestle with it

Plumbed the badlands as a child
Where the dust devils dance
On the dreams of the ivy wild

The Wilderlove is hidden within us
And we wrestle with it, and we wrestle with it
The Wilderlove is hidden within us
And we wrestle with it, and we wrestle with it

The Wilderlove is hidden within us
And we wrestle with it, and we wrestle with it
The Wilderlove is hidden within us
And we wrestle with it, and we wrestle with it

We wrestle with it





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  1. N.... G....

    I can’t believe how many people can’t see that John has sold out, this is not of God. Wake up!

  2. P.... ....

    Just found this song today after a long and difficult season. I love the emotion of the song. Thank you for singing about real issues in Christian life and not playing it safe like so many producers do

  3. S.... M....

    I could not say I am a Christian. I respect Christianity. But I love this man's music and his voice.

  4. N.... o....

    😲😲🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭😭

  5. A.... G....

    could someone tell if "wilderlove" does have some different meaning beside literally "wilder love"?

  6. �.... ....

    Your voice and music have the power to immerse me in this music. I’d like ask you, is it Gayageum that comes out last?

  7. R.... M....

    Que Deus continue dando ideias incríveis pra este homem.

  8. R.... P....

    Valeu John ! musica maravilhosa !!

  9. L.... A....

    🙌🏼 🙏🏼 🇧🇷

  10. J.... A....

    The Spirit of God touches deep recesses in my soul through this masterpiece.
    Truly a longing and aching for home and what we will be when we finally see the one who ransomed & redeemed our souls from death & the grave.
    🔥JESUS👑CHRIST🔥
    Hallelujah to His holy name forever & ever without end. AMEN

  11. L.... C....

    There's something about the combination of the song and video that keeps drawing me back. I consider it my monthly go to video

  12. N.... G....

    Hahahah.....me gusto el video!!!! Creo que cuando se logra ver más allá...todo tiene sentido ...Dios te bendiga !

  13. S.... M....

    I've been listening to John Mark McMillan pretty much non-stop for a year. So much truth and beauty hits my heart with a wallop every time.

  14. G.... W....

    John Mark Mcmillan I love your music and from what I know you honor the Lord.
    However in this video you wore a woman’s wedding gown
    Deuteronomy 22:5 says
    A woman should not wear what pertains to a man neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are an abomination unto the Lord
    I’m hurt to see such creative music finally and then see something that throws me off

    I even did some research on the verse and a term that is used to describe such a thing ; transvestism , which is defined as :
    Transvestism is the practice of dressing and acting in a style or manner traditionally associated with the opposite sex.
    The video shows a lot of that so I’m not sure what message your music is intended to give off

  15. G.... G....

    😍😍😍😍😍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  16. O.... 1....

    Who else didn’t get it?

  17. O.... 1....

    Excuse me
    What

  18. a.... s....

    Beautiful...

  19. A.... M....

    What is the meaning behind this music video I am honestly confused

  20. -.... s....

    I never realised how low He could sing until i heard this

  21. M.... J....

    The idea of who John the baptist is came out of this song for me. The realness of his dedication to point to Christ and the mysterious way that ALL the people in that city were repenting. That the love of Christ the Messiah was being revealed to all who believed. We all wrestle with giving our life to Jesis for his purpose, but once we do the conflict of guilt and condemnation finally go away and we can enjoy the Messiah and the purposes he was sent for. It says clearly that Jesus was sent to take away the sins of the world. Thank you John Maek for letting my imagination run wild. I keep listening to this song because there is something about a hidden meaning that we desire and seek after.

  22. C.... C....

    YES. THANK YOU SO MUCH. GOD BLESS

  23. M.... H....

    Simply Brilliant, as are all your songs, John Mark McMillan ╬ Thank You !

  24. S.... S....

    Anyone know if you can safely cover this song without getting copyright strikes and stuff?

  25. V.... M....

    Eu amo essa música veihhhjj ❤

  26. G.... J....

    John is talking about the two men we struggle with , after new birth. Paul described it in Romans 7, saying "who can deliver me ?". Thank God, through Jesus Christ, we can bring an end to the man of sin...

    G.... J....

    That's what I want this song to be about, and lyrically I could see that, even visually in the music video. But when I read JMM's explanation of wilderlove (posted above) I am just further confused...

    G.... J....

    @Julie Kamphaus cannot speak for John, but we are not confused.. check out greg johnson and friends.. I hope you will be blessed, Julie...

  27. J.... G....

    This is my favorite song right now

  28. R.... R....

    i love this song videos not bad i just wish it didnt look like it was shot with a phone

  29. A.... M....

    Absolutely beautiful. So glad to have found this! (Josh Keefe sent me here)

  30. A.... R....

    My favorite song......😎

  31. �.... �....

    John thanks

  32. M.... ....

    Vim pela play list do spotify hahaha. Muito bom!!!

  33. T.... ....

    Please lose yourself through these lyrics. :) I like unique music in unique ways from unique artists!

  34. T.... B....

    que massa

  35. R.... Y....

    I've been watching this video for 2 years ... and still didn't get the grandpa doing the robot dance yet

    R.... Y....

    I think it might represent ‘the old man’, the flesh, struggling with the Wilderlove

  36. M.... S....

    Beautiful. Reminds me of another prolific lyricist and singer that doesn't get his due respect from CCM stations. Kevin Max. You guys would make a great song together.

  37. M.... C....

    This is the Twin Peaks of Christian music.

  38. Q.... d....

    perfect music and clip - one more beautiful music I've ever heard in my life

  39. j.... b....

    jhon mark mc millan innovando la musica cristianaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

  40. e.... ....

    can someone tell me which instrument is playing right at the beginning in the background?

  41. Q.... d....

    Awesome!!!!!!!!!

  42. C.... C....

    bro when grandpa came out bro i was like ahhh shi this is it

  43. B.... B....

    WOW! This is a super underrated video. Needs more views!

  44. G.... G....

    I can't stop listening to this song. Wow.

  45. F.... D....

    great music, but fuck this video format

  46. D.... R....

    When the artist put aside the obviousness! Thanks for make christian music more than repetitions!

  47. D.... S....

    This is coolest music video I've seen .....even since I first saw this video.

  48. O.... C....

    I can't stop listening to this. The video is incredible.

    John Mark seems like the kinda guy I could enjoy a good beer with.

  49. c.... c....

    quelle voix

  50. C.... ....

    I love when I can enjoy religious artists despite being nonreligious myself. This is a beautiful piece of music and he has an incredibly powerful voice! I absolutely love this track and plan on keeping an eye on this music ❤

  51. D.... S....

    Witchcraft all in the video..beware of false prophets and antichrist. Lyrics nor video is focused on Christ, but is focused on self (humanistic). beware of this. Keep your heart, mind and soul on Christ! Jesus is not in this equation. Nowhere is the focus on Him and that's a dangerous place to be. Amen

  52. W.... F....

    Ummmm.... what’s with the shirtless old man... I just can’t.

  53. S.... ....

    My name's Skip Simpson, and I portrayed the part of "The Old Man" in this video. It was a totally enjoyable experience, and I look forward to working with this creative team again. :)

    S.... ....

    Skip I am sure the great work will always be available as long as truth prevails

    S.... ....

    You did great! Good job!

  54. e.... c....

    Yeah, next time can you shoot horizontally?

  55. m.... ....

    Make more music!! Don't stop!

  56. L.... G....

    This is the most weirdest music video I have seen.

  57. D.... P....

    I was begining to give up looking for another original gifted artist after Josh Garrels. Love John Mark's originality and a voice like buttah!

  58. J.... M....

    Im 99% sure that David Lynch directed this video.

  59. a.... ....

    Absolutely brilliant. Love love love.

  60. K.... P....

    i know it's wrong but i like to sing "weirder love"

  61. D.... S....

    Hey, John! Brazilians cant listening your songs. We were block. Please, help us. Thanks.

  62. B.... Q....

    pederia liberar as musicas no brasil John? eu amo suas musicas mas não consigo ouvir o novo álbum

  63. C.... S....

    This is Real Music. Fantastic.

  64. S.... E....

    OMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

    S.... E....

    (Brasil por aqui)

    S.... E....

    Em todo lugar hehe

  65. S.... P....

    John restored my faith in Christian songwriters

  66. T.... C....

    Pure ecstasy

  67. b.... M....

    LEGEND!!! I just can't handle how awesome this song is. the sounds. the message the vibes! where is the rest of the album!

  68. B.... F....

    Esse vídeo está fora do ar aqui no brazillll pq ????

  69. G.... B....

    I just wish someone would edit in a video of George W. Bush struggling with his poncho.

  70. A.... C....

    Thanks to Spotify

  71. D.... P....

    This video was directed by David Lynch

  72. Y.... H....

    I agree all the lyrics, but do I am the only one scared about the movie?? There's something I really don't like but I can't name it... Don't you?

  73. R.... W....

    Wow, great sound, great song.

  74. f.... ....

    Question: is "wilderlove" a Christian term?

  75. c.... c....

    Weird..... For Jesus.

  76. C.... R....

    Nice song, nice guy I suppose, but this is not about Our Savior and Lord. Understand Christians, there is no Jesus Christ and Him Crucified in this. Jesus is the Way, the Life and the Truth. Jesus is the WORD of God made Flesh. This song is spiritual but of what spirit? Read the Word of God, the Bible, then test the spirits. Do the lyrics line up at all with Biblical Truth or man's misbegotten yet poetic ancient struggle with 'self?' Please read the only WORD of GOD found only in The Bible, The Gospel/Good News. 2 Thess 2 covers last days deceptions.
    Your Eternity depends on the never changing WORD of GOD. If history did not have The Scriptures, we would all be pagans, deciding within ourselves what is spiritual and what is truth.
    Thus, 2 Timothy 2:15
    15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.

    C.... R....

    Cynthia Rice Not every single song has to be about a father killing a son you know...

  77. L.... G....

    this video is not available?! what happen??

  78. A.... K....

    GOD BLESS AMERICA YESSS

  79. R.... M....

    Saw him last Thursday along with Josh Garrels. He commands such a stage presence.

  80. R.... Y....

    eating chocolate and .... choked on 1:00

  81. G.... R....

    My favorite song, but on my country i can't Watch on my cell phone. why?

  82. A.... K....

    Yay John Mark!!!  God continue to bless you and your ministry!  I believe God is using your music ministry to reach people who otherwise may not be reached with the more common, straight-forward Christian music.  Love the metaphors! Love the style!  Love the cinematography.  As Tiffany said below, it is quite refreshing!  Glory to God!

  83. R.... ....

    great song

  84. F.... N....

    The more I listen this song and watch the music video, the more I understand it
    Amazing

  85. C.... B....

    This song remind me tears for fears <3

  86. R.... R....

    im only here because someone said that this song was perfect for reaper76
    i kinda agree? idk i mean i guess

  87. A.... B....

    Beautiful song and video. I get it.

  88. m.... L....

    Wilderlove
    A love without reservation or premonition. An innocent, childlike love. A love that's wild and almost instinctual.

    ... Beautiful.

  89. G.... ....

    What instrument is being played at 3:10? Is it me or does it have some kind of Asian/chinese vibe?? I really like it, though I don't know what Im hearing!!! What is it? How can I find more music with that kind of sounds??

    G.... ....

    Either a banjo or a mandolin. but I could be wrong tho.

    G.... ....

    It was a mandolin at the concert I was at last night when they performed this song

  90. M.... M....

    Bela canção!

  91. A.... ....

    WOAH. YASSS. Spectacular art, congratulations! I'm so anointed!

    A.... ....

    art? que tiene de arte un anciano semi-desnudo bailando? xdd

  92. H.... M....

    at the beginning i almost started singing 24601 haha

  93. C.... A....

    why isn't available

  94. J.... P....

    Thank God for musicians/artists/prophets who don't play it safe.

    J.... P....

    You are so right on. Amen.

  95. J.... O....

    Hey John, I get it and it's awesome. Thanks for making it. Sorry about what everyone is going to say about it. :)

  96. E.... A....

    Polemic but cool. Loved it! <3

  97. M.... A....

    Amazing!