Delirious? – What a Friend I’ve Found

Delirious? is a former rock band that began in 1992.  Originating as The Cutting Edge, they altered their name in 1997 and broke up in 2009.

Delirious? released eight albums and four EP’s, including:

• Cutting Edge 1 (1993, EP)
• Cutting Edge 2 (1994, EP)
• Cutting Edge 3 (Red Tape) (1995, EP)
• Cutting Edge Fore (1995, EP)
• King of Fools (1997)
• Mezzamorphis (1999)
• Glo (2000)
• Audio Lessonover? (2001)
• Touch (2002)
• World Service (2003)
• The Mission Bell (2005)
• Kingdom of Comfort (2008)

They also released seven Live albums, including:

• Live & In the Can (1996)
• d:tour 1997 Live at Southampton (1998)
• Access:d (2002)
• UP: Unified Praise (2004)
• Now Is the Time – Live at Willow Creek (2006)
• My Soul Sings (2009)
• Farewell Show (2010)

Also, check out my reviews of Find Me In The River, Thank You for Saving Me, I Could Sing of Your Love Forever, and Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble?.

Lyrics can be found at https://genius.com/Delirious-what-a-friend-ive-found-lyrics.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

Delirious? describes their friend Jesus, to whom they are closer than a brother or human lover.  He is trustworthy when their parents are not, their only means for salvation from spiritual death, and more important than anything else.

Side Note: To those sensitive to massive repetition, The same lines repeat over and over again in Chorus’ final iteration for several minutes.

Score: 10/10

2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?

The entire lyrics Biblically focuses on Jesus.

[Verse 1]

Lines 1 and 2: Quotes from Proverbs 18:24, referencing Jesus (John 15:15).

Lines 3 and 4: Delirious? describes their experience with Christ, that it’s closer than human love.

[Chorus]

Lines 1 and 2: Delirious? explicitly names their companion, whom they share eternal life (Mark 10:29-30, John 3:15-16, John 3:36, John 4:14, John 5:24, John 5:39-40, John 6:27, John 6:40, John 10:28, John 17:3, John 20:31, Romans 5:21, Romans 6:22-23, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Galatians 6:8, 1 Timothy 1:16, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 2:11, Hebrews 5:9, 1 Peter 5:10, 1 John 2:23-27, 1 John 5:10-13, 1 John 5:20, Jude 1:20-21, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 7:16-17, and Revelation 21:3-4).

Side Note: Delirious? expresses their love for Christ during Chorus’ third iteration.  Though not stated in the lyrics, they do this by obeying God’s commandments (1 John 5:2-3).

[Verse 2]

Line 1: Not just any hope!  There is no other name that can save Delirious? (John 14:6 and Acts 4:12) from eternal separation (Matthew 18:8, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 25:46, Mark 9:43, Romans 6:23, Jude 1:7, and Revelation 14:11).

Line 2: He remains faithful when mom is not (2 Timothy 2:13).

Lines 3 and 4: Delirious?’ relationship with Jesus is the most important thing they possess (Philippians 3:8-10).

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

Unbelievers will conclude that Delirious? is all about Jesus!  Yes, a select few perverted minds will probably take Verse 1 the wrong way.  However, most should easily conclude that Christ is Delirious?’ trusted confidant to whom Delirious? is very important.

Score: 10/10

4. What does this song glorify?

It glorifies Jesus as Delirious?’ intimate, steadfast, loving ally whom they would dread losing.

Score: 10/10

Closing Comments

Delirious?’ What a Friend I’ve Found is great.  It focuses on Delirious?’ intimacy with Christ, alongside His faithfulness, lovingkindness, and hope offered to Delirious?.  The Son of God is most important to Delirious?, bringing Him glory.  Unbelievers should have little to no problem interpreting this song, provided that they get their heads out of the toilet.

To those not bothered by massive repetition, I highly recommend it for corporate worship.

Final Score: 10/10

Artist Info

Track: What a Friend I’ve Found (Live) (listen to the song)

Artist: Delirious?

Album: King of Fools (Live)

Genre: Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)

Release Year: 1997

Duration: 5:50

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