STICKS CLOSER (Proverbs 18:24 x John 15:13)

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[Pre-Chorus]
Not just “how you been?” when it’s easy to say—
But twenty-four/seven, they’re here to stay.

Jesus, You went first—You showed me what love does:
No greater love than laying down Your life for us.
Make me that kind of friend—steady, loyal, true,
The kind that sticks closer… Lord, just like You.

[verse]
When I’m sick, when I’m low, when I’m misunderstood,
When I need correction—and I know it’s for my good,
Give me friends who don’t flex for the moment or the vibe,
But speak the truth in love and they never divide.
Then teach me how to serve without keepin’ score—
Put God first, then others second… and help me grow more and more.

[Pre-Chorus]
Not just “how you been?” when it’s easy to say—
But twenty-four/seven, they’re here to stay.

[Bridge]
Don’t need proximity—
Don’t need history—
Don’t need somebody who knows my name—
I need a shoulder
I need a shelter
I need somebody who helps carry the weight.
Before I go searching
Before I go settling
Before I go looking for that kind of love,
Teach me to hold steady.
Teach me how to give.
Lord, teach me how to live.

[Pre-Chorus]
Not just “how you been?” when it’s easy to say—
But twenty-four/seven, they’re here to stay.

[Chorus]
There are “friends” you know who break you down,
There are friends who talk love but don’t come around.
Then there are friends who go deep—they won’t let go,
They stick close like a brother when the world gets cold.
Jesus, You went first—You showed me what love does:
No greater love than laying down Your life for us.
Make me that kind of friend—steady, loyal, true,
The kind that sticks closer… Lord, just like You.

[Tag / Memory Hook]
Sticks closer than a brother—(closer, closer)
No greater love than this—(lay it down, lay it down)
Sticks closer than a brother—(closer, closer)
No greater love than this—(lay it down)

[outro-spoken word]

“There are ‘friends’ who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.”

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”

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[verse] Everybody’s got a circle on a screen, Names and faces, but it don’t mean a thing. Some show up when the sun is high and the road feels light, But most disappear when it’s cold at night. I don’t need a crowd—I only need a few Who live what’s true and will walk me through. I’m grateful for the many who offer a little care, But it’s the ones who dare to fight for me in prayer— Those are the ones whose life I share. [Pre-Chorus] Not just “how you been?” when it’s easy to say— But twenty-four/seven, they’re here to stay. [Chorus] There are “friends” you know who break you down, There are friends who talk love but don’t come around. Then there are friends who go deep—they won’t let go, They stick close like a brother when the world gets cold. Jesus, You went first—You showed me what love does: No greater love than laying down Your life for us. Make me that kind of friend—steady, loyal, true, The kind that sticks closer… Lord, just like You. [verse] When I’m sick, when I’m low, when I’m misunderstood, When I need correction—and I know it’s for my good, Give me friends who don’t flex for the moment or the vibe, But speak the truth in love and they never divide. Then teach me how to serve without keepin’ score— Put God first, then others second… and help me grow more and more. [Pre-Chorus] Not just “how you been?” when it’s easy to say— But twenty-four/seven, they’re here to stay. [Chorus] There are “friends” you know who break you down, There are friends who talk love but don’t come around. Then there are friends who go deep—they won’t let go, They stick close like a brother when the world gets cold. Jesus, You went first—You showed me what love does: No greater love than laying down Your life for us. Make me that kind of friend—steady, loyal, true, The kind that sticks closer… Lord, just like You. [Bridge] Don’t need proximity— Don’t need history— Don’t need somebody who knows my name— I need a shoulder I need a shelter I need somebody who helps carry the weight. Before I go searching Before I go settling Before I go looking for that kind of love, Teach me to hold steady. Teach me how to give. Lord, teach me how to live. [Pre-Chorus] Not just “how you been?” when it’s easy to say— But twenty-four/seven, they’re here to stay. [Chorus] There are “friends” you know who break you down, There are friends who talk love but don’t come around. Then there are friends who go deep—they won’t let go, They stick close like a brother when the world gets cold. Jesus, You went first—You showed me what love does: No greater love than laying down Your life for us. Make me that kind of friend—steady, loyal, true, The kind that sticks closer… Lord, just like You. [Tag / Memory Hook] Sticks closer than a brother—(closer, closer) No greater love than this—(lay it down, lay it down) Sticks closer than a brother—(closer, closer) No greater love than this—(lay it down) [outro-spoken word] “There are ‘friends’ who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.” “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”

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