In the vast ocean of contemporary Christian music, few songs have captured the hearts of worshippers quite like "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)."
Released over a decade ago, this anthem of faith and surrender continues to resonate, inspiring millions to step out in trust amid life's uncertainties.
Now, with the 2023 reimagining—Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - Redux—Hillsong UNITED breathes fresh life into this timeless track.
Featured on their 10th anniversary edition of the iconic Zion album, Zion (X), the Redux version offers a stripped-back, intimate acoustic arrangement that invites listeners deeper into its profound message.
Led by the ethereal vocals of TAYA (formerly Taya Smith), this rendition feels like a personal prayer, echoing the original's spiritual depth while embracing a raw, unpolished vulnerability.
Artist: Hillsong UNITED
Song Title: Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - Redux
Release Date: February 24, 2023 (as part of Zion (X))
Album: Zion (X) (Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition of Zion)
Lyrics: A Call to Deeper Waters
The lyrics of "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - Redux" remain faithful to the original, a poetic tapestry of vulnerability, grace, and divine pursuit.
They unfold like a spiritual journey: from the terror of the unknown to the triumph of unwavering trust.
Here's the full set:
Verse 1
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
Chorus
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
Verse 2
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
Chorus
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
Bridge
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 Savior
Chorus (x2)
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
Bridge (x2)
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 Savior
Interlude
I'll be Yours and You be mine
Chorus (x2)
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
What elevates these words is their simplicity and scriptural anchoring.
Phrases like "Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders" have become mantras for believers navigating personal storms—be it illness, loss, or uncertainty.
In the Redux version, the extended bridge allows space for reflection, turning the song into a meditative exhale.
