Oceans – English Lyrics

• By: Hillsong United
• Album: ZION

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the compelling sounds of “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” by Hillsong United, a song celebrated for its profound message of faith and trust. Through vivid imagery and powerful lyrics, this song offers a unique opportunity to explore themes of courage, reliance, and spiritual depth, enriching your English vocabulary and comprehension while inspiring a deeper connection with your faith.

[English]

You call me out upon the waters

The great unknown where feet may fail

And there I find You in the mystery

In oceans deep, my faith will stand

And I will call upon Your name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace

For I am Yours and You are mine

...

Your grace abounds in deepest waters

Your sovereign hand will be my guide

Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me

You've never failed and You won't start now

So I will call upon Your name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace

For I am Yours and You are mine, oh

...

(And You are mine, oh)

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders

Let me walk upon the waters, wherever You would call me

Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander

And my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Saviour

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders

Let me walk upon the waters, wherever You would call me

Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander

And my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Saviour

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders

Let me walk upon the waters, wherever You would call me

Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander

And my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Saviour

...

Yeah, yeah

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
call /kɔːl/ A2	verb - to shout out or speak to someone
water /ˈwɔːtər/ A1	noun - a clear liquid that falls as rain and is essential for life
faith /feɪθ/ B1	noun - complete trust or confidence in someone or something
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being
embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ B2	verb - to hold someone closely in one's arms
trust /trʌst/ B1	noun - firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone or something
lead /liːd/ B1	verb - to guide or direct in a course
deeper /ˈdiːpər/ B2	adjective - extending far down from the top or surface
stronger /ˈstrɔːŋɡər/ B2	adjective - having greater strength or power
unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ B2	adjective - not known or familiar
grace /ɡreɪs/ B2	noun - simple elegance or refinement of movement
rise /raɪz/ B1	verb - to move from a lower position to a higher one
wander /ˈwɒndər/ B2	verb - to walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way

Key Grammar Structures

• And I will call upon Your name

  ➔ Future Simple tense with 'will' + base verb

  ➔ 'Will' expresses a **future intention** or promise.

• Keep my eyes above the waves

  ➔ Imperative mood or present simple with 'keep' + object + verb

  ➔ 'Keep' *instructs* to maintain or stay in a certain position.

• Let me walk upon the waters

  ➔ Let + object + base verb (causative form)

  ➔ 'Let' is used to **allow or permit** someone to do something.

• My faith will be made stronger

  ➔ Future passive or modal + base verb (will be + past participle)

  ➔ 'Will be' + past participle indicates an **action that will happen to the subject**.

• Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander

  ➔ Comparative phrase with 'than' + verb in past modal form ('could')

  ➔ 'Than' introduces a **comparison** between two things.

• And my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Saviour

  ➔ Passive voice construction with future tense ('will be made')

  ➔ 'Will be made' indicates a **passive future action** performed on the subject.