Elijah Waters is back with another song from the heart. With a more intimate look into his personal time with God, "Never Alone / Closer" is somewhere between a devotional, reflection, and a declaration. This song weaves between intimate worship, high praise, and a selah moment at the end which leaves you wanting more.
Reflecting on how this song came together, Waters shared this: "I wrote this song in a low and lonely season. I was going through lots of challenges in my life and felt depressed and alone. My friend and producer, Sam Alvarez, started playing a simple piano melody, and almost instantly the first verse and chorus to this song spontaneously came out of my heart. When everything is changing, God is constant. He is always with us and near to the broken-hearted. I needed this song as a reminder of the nearness and love of God in my life. My hope is that it helps people that are going through something similar."
Katie Lighty--the talented worship artist--brings her beautiful twist to an already powerful song. Regarding how the collaboration happened, Waters said: "I wanted a female vocal part to add with the right texture and feel. Katie Lighty came up. She has been a long-time friend from church, and we used to lead worship together many years ago. So we approached her about adding her vocal to the song. So she and her husband, Brett, recorded this in Portland and pieced the final section of this song together. The first time I heard it, I had goosebumps. Her beautiful and ethereal vocals are the perfect, soothing addition to this song."
