Maybe I’m just weird? But have you ever noticed that most worship music is really just one noun or pronoun away from being a love song? And if you aren’t careful… change the name from an object of worship to an object of affection… and a whole lot of worship songs get PG-13 real fast.

There is a razor thin line between worship music for church and really weird love song. I often wonder what these songs must sound like when people are new  to church. They see words on the screen and go, “Whaaaaaa?”

Just for fun, I’ll give you a couple of examples and let you suggest the rest in comments.

Beautiful One by Tim Hughes

Worship song or make out song? 

Chorus

Beautiful one I love
Beautiful one I adore
Beautiful one my soul must sing

Verse 3

You opened my eyes to your wonders anew
You captured my heart with this love
Because nothing on earth is as beautiful as you

In the Secret by Andy Park

Worship song or stalker anthem? 

In the secret, in the quiet place
In the stillness you are there.
In the secret, in the quiet hour I wait,
Only for you,’cause I want to know you more;

I want to know you,
I want to hear your voice
I want to know you more.
I want to touch you,
I want to see your face
I want to know you more.

Pour Out My Heart by Craig Musseau

Worship song or homecoming slow dance?

Here I am, once again
I pour out my heart for I know that you hear
Every cry, you are listening
No matter what state my heart is in

You are faithful to answer
With words that are true and a hope that is real
As I feel your touch
You bring a freedom to all that’s within

In the safety of this place
I’m longing to…

Pour out my heart to say that I love you
Pour out my heart to say that I need you
Pour out my heart to say that I’m thankful
Pour out my heart to say that you’re wonderful

Disclaimer: I picked older songs for this post because I’m not really out to offend anyone. I’m just having fun pointing out how close our metaphors are between love for God and love for people. 

Got more that would work? Leave a comment.