Song of Solomon 8:7
Mighty waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If a man were to give all the wealth of his house for love, his offer would be utterly scorned.
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94 songs meet this passage
Romeo (Radio Edit) · Dino
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:7
The willingness to cross great distance for love echoes Scripture's picture of love as something many waters cannot quench.
Stargazing · Kid Cudi
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The song's overall devotion, wanting to love someone 'until forever,' echoes Scripture's own celebration of fierce, enduring romantic love.
Bad Blood · Nao
strains against Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Where Scripture frames romantic love as something that can be strong as death yet is meant to be rooted in covenant steadfastness, this song lingers in ambiguity and unresolved hurt rather than love's fuller picture.
Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else · Benson Boone
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The desperate ache to not lose a former love echoes the fierce, jealous intensity of love described here, though without its grounding in covenant commitment.
“Love me to my bones”
Stargazing · Myles Smith
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The desire for an all-consuming, bone-deep love echoes Scripture's own celebration of passionate romantic love as a good gift.
“There ain't no hard feelings if you only wanna act like lovers”
What I Want · Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae
strains against Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture's vision of love as a seal on the heart, strong as death, stands against a love agreed in advance to mean nothing.
“Only words bleed, inside these pages you just hold me”
Photograph · Ed Sheeran
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates the fierce, binding power of romantic love and its endurance against hurt, much like this plea to hold on despite pain.
“I'd walk through fire for you”
Adore You · Harry Styles
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself isn't afraid of intense romantic devotion; this image of sacrificial love for a beloved has biblical precedent in the Song of Songs' celebration of passionate love.
“Half of my heart is in Havana”
Havana (feat. Young Thug) · Camila Cabello
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The ache of love that lingers and marks a person reflects the intensity Scripture itself gives voice to in this poetic love song.
Halo · Beyoncé
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates the overwhelming, all-consuming nature of romantic love, so the song's intensity isn't foreign to a biblical view of love between two people.
“Your love is what I prefer, what I deserve”
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) · Beyoncé
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Desiring love that is exclusive and steadfast rather than possessions echoes the Song's picture of love as a seal, not a transaction.
“Bound by wild desire”
Ring of Fire · Johnny Cash
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Scripture itself uses fire imagery for love's intensity, 'a raging flame,' acknowledging desire's consuming power without condemning it.
With or Without You · U2
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The song's tangled ache between devotion and self-loss mirrors love's fierce, consuming hold described here, strong as death.
“I wanna guard your dreams and visions”
Born to Run · Bruce Springsteen
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The desire to protect and be bound to another person echoes Scripture's own language of love as fierce and all-consuming, though here it's untethered from covenant.
“And our love become a funeral pyre”
Light My Fire · The Doors
strains against Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture's own love poetry ties passion to covenant permanence ('strong as death'), while this line treats love's intensity as something consumed and gone, a pyre rather than a seal.
“You're still the one I kiss good night”
You're Still The One (Remastered 2023) · Shania Twain
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The devotion and permanence expressed here echo Scripture's own celebration of steadfast, exclusive romantic love.
Forever and Ever, Amen · Randy Travis
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Love as strong as death and unquenchable by many waters mirrors this vow of lifelong, unwavering devotion.
“We'll never learn how to sing the blues”
One Man Band · Old Dominion
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The delight and loyalty expressed here parallel Scripture's own celebration of romantic love and devotion as good gifts.
“In the darkness, I would never leave”
Dracula · Tame Impala
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The devotion expressed here, a love strong as death that won't let go, mirrors the fierce romantic loyalty the song voices, even if the setting is darker.
Peppermint Blue · Eiichi Ohtaki
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The song's ache for love that is deep, unhurried, and almost too intense to hold resonates with the Scriptures' own portrait of love as a force that overwhelms and outlasts.
Te Quiero · Flex
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates the intensity of romantic love and longing between two people, showing this kind of devotion isn't foreign to a biblical view of love.
“He built a bridge to your heart, all the way”
Kiss of Life · Sade
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Like the Song of Solomon's celebration of love's overwhelming power, this lyric marvels at love crossing every distance to reach another person.
“go on and tear me apart”
A Sky Full of Stars · Coldplay
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The willingness to be undone by love mirrors Scripture's own portrait of love as fierce and consuming, though here it's untethered from covenant context.
“I'll never let it die”
Infinity · Jaymes Young
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself uses fierce, undying imagery for love between two people, so the desire for a love that can't be extinguished isn't wrong in itself.
“So emotional, gagged and bound”
Close To You · Maxi Priest
strains against Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture's vision of love as strong yet freely given stands apart from this song's portrayal of love as captivity and possession.
“If only we could be in love that way agan”
If Wishes Came True · Sweet Sensation
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The intensity of remembered love and its grip on the heart mirrors the Song's portrait of love's strength, though here it is mourned rather than celebrated.
Don't Wanna Fall In Love · Jane Child
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself acknowledges love's fierce, almost dangerous intensity ('strong as death'), so the song's instinct that love can feel overwhelming isn't unbiblical, even if its response is avoidance rather than trust.
“just makes me want to die for you”
Sending All My Love · Linear
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Romantic love described as fierce as death and unquenchable is a recognized biblical motif; this lyric's intensity echoes that same poetic exaggeration of devotion.
“without anything but the love we feel”
Roam · The B-52's
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Love as the one thing needed for the journey recalls Scripture's own celebration of love as a treasure beyond wealth or possessions.
“Nothin' can take your love away”
Here and Now · Luther Vandross
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
This confidence that love endures and cannot be swept away reflects the Song's celebration of love's unshakeable strength.
Come Back to Me · Janet Jackson
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The intensity of devoted love that cannot be quenched finds a parallel in Scripture's own celebration of love's strength.
“I'd live for your smile and die for your kiss”
I Remember You · Skid Row
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates romantic love this intensely; the song's passionate devotion isn't foreign to a biblical view of love, though it stops short of covenant language.
“There's nothing I can do To keep from loving you”
Here We Are · Gloria Estefan
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates the overwhelming, almost uncontrollable pull of romantic love as a real and good human experience.
“You break the laws of love in the name of desire”
Just Like Jesse James · Cher
strains against Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture's picture of desire is fierce but covenantal and tender; this song's desire is combative and score-settling.
“I never thought I'd lay my heart on the line”
Forever · Kiss
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The vulnerability and intensity of committed love described here mirrors the ancient, unguarded language of devotion in this passage.
(Everything I Do) I Do It for You · Bryan Adams
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates fierce, all-consuming romantic love as strong as death, which is the same register this song is singing in.
Rush Rush · Paula Abdul
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
This passage honors the intensity of desire the song expresses, though here it's paired with covenant commitment rather than just longing.
More Than Words · EXTREME
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The whole song's longing for love proven through action rather than words parallels Scripture's own celebration of love as something substantial and demonstrated, not merely spoken.
I Like the Way (The Kissing Game) · Hi-Five
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself delights in the intensity and fragility of young love, affirming that this kind of affection is not foreign to a godly view of romance.
“My love for you is true and it will never”
Baby, Baby · Amy Grant
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself delights in steadfast, unquenchable love between two people, giving dignity to the kind of devotion this song expresses.
“I could never leave her”
I Adore Mi Amor · Color Me Badd
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The song's insistence on exclusive, unwavering devotion mirrors Scripture's own celebration of love's fierce loyalty between husband and wife.
“There's no turning back when love takes hold”
Touch Me (All Night Long) [Club Mix] · Cathy Dennis
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself names love as fierce and unstoppable; the song's intensity of desire isn't wrong in itself, it's the direction and restraint around it that matters.
Love of a Lifetime (2024 Remaster) · FireHouse
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates steadfast romantic love as a good gift, much like this song's confident devotion.
Rhythm of My Heart · Rod Stewart
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The whole song's portrait of consuming, steady romantic love recalls this passage's depiction of love as strong and unquenchable.
“I'd do anything for you”
I Touch Myself · Divinyls
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The ache to belong fully to another person and be wanted in return is a real, good longing; Scripture names that love as fierce and consuming too.
“You might have a dozen other guys”
Can't Stop This Thing We Started · Bryan Adams
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The intensity and exclusivity of romantic devotion described here echoes Scripture's own celebration of love as a strong, consuming force.
“A love that I cannot have”
Here I Am (Come and Take Me) · UB40
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
This captures the same ache of love's intensity and vulnerability, reminding us that human longing, while not ultimate, mirrors a real and good desire woven into us.
I'll Give All My Love to You · Keith Sweat
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The song's overall posture of steady, all-in love without reservation reflects the Song's portrait of love as strong and unyielding, though here directed purely at romance rather than covenant before God.
“I love you more than you'll ever know”
Piece of My Heart · Tara Kemp
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself treats romantic longing as worth voicing; this lyric's intensity echoes that tradition of love poetry, though without the covenantal depth of the biblical text.
Do You Want Me · Salt-n-Pepa
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Like the Song of Songs, this lyric prizes depth of love and commitment over mere passion.
“I will never forget what we had”
Remember the Time · Michael Jackson
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates the lasting imprint of romantic love and memory, affirming that such tenderness is not trivial but part of being human.
If You Asked Me To · Céline Dion
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The desire to fully surrender one's heart to a beloved mirrors the intensity and devotion celebrated in this love poem.
Please Don't Go · KWS
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The ache of loving someone deeply and fearing their loss mirrors this passage's portrait of love's fierce, binding intensity.
“Can't keep his mind on nothin' else”
When a Man Loves a Woman · Michael Bolton
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The consuming, all-or-nothing intensity of romantic love described here mirrors Scripture's own acknowledgment that love is 'as strong as death' and cannot be quenched.
Would I Lie To You? · Charles & Eddie
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The exclusive, steadfast devotion described here mirrors Scripture's own celebration of fierce, singular romantic loyalty between two people.
“Our love is frozen in time”
I Will Remember You · Amy Grant
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
This echoes Scripture's own celebration of love as something strong and unyielding, 'many waters cannot quench love,' affirming the song's picture of devotion that doesn't fade.
“I can't make you love me if you don't”
I Can't Make You Love Me · Bonnie Raitt
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
This ancient love poem acknowledges that love cannot be bought, forced, or manufactured; the singer's ache mirrors that same truth about love's unforceable nature.
Can't Help Falling In Love (With You) · UB40
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates this kind of total self-giving love between two people, as strong as death and not to be quenched.
“I am not a toy, I'm not a play thing”
Show Me Love · Robin S.
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The insistence on being valued, not used, reflects this passage's picture of love as strong and serious, not to be trifled with.
“There'll be no hesitating you and me”
Right Here (Human Nature Duet) [Demolition Dub Mix] · SWV
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The steadfast, unshakeable devotion described here mirrors Scripture's own celebration of committed romantic love as a good and durable thing.
I Have Nothing · Whitney Houston
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates fierce, unshakable romantic love like this, so the desire for a love that doesn't waver isn't wrong in itself.
“I'd ever give forever to”
Saving Forever for You · Shanice
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
This echoes Scripture's own celebration of fierce, enduring romantic devotion, which Song of Solomon treats as a legitimate and beautiful good.
Come Undone · Duran Duran
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The song's ache of being overtaken by love, unable to resist it, echoes the Song of Solomon's portrayal of love's consuming, unstoppable power.
“I can't help falling in love”
Deeper and Deeper · Madonna
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates the overwhelming, consuming nature of romantic love, much like this song's swept-away feeling.
The Right Kind of Love · Jeremy Jordan
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates romantic devotion and the desire for a love that is strong and unwavering, giving this kind of song a biblical precedent.
“Forever ain't long enough, baby”
Do You Believe In Us · Jon Secada
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The desire for a love that outlasts time echoes Scripture's own celebration of fierce, enduring romantic devotion.
“I've come too close to happiness”
Again · Janet Jackson
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Her fierce, fragile hope for love echoes Scripture's own portrait of love as something strong, costly, and worth protecting.
“Baby, you don't know what it's like to love somebody”
To Love Somebody · Michael Bolton
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates the intensity of romantic love as 'strong as death'; this song's longing is not foreign to a biblical view of love.
“The more you give, the more I want”
Can't Get Enough of Your Love (C+C Special Edition Mix) · Taylor Dayne
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates the intensity and insatiability of romantic love between two people; this song's longing fits that tradition of exuberant devotion.
Two Steps Behind (Acoustic Version) · Def Leppard
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The song's overall devotion and willingness to wait patiently for love to be returned resembles the steadfast, patient love celebrated in this passage.
“I'll love you with every beat of my heart”
I Swear · All-4-One
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Love as strong and unquenchable as described here is the same steadfast devotion the singer swears to.
Breathe Again · Toni Braxton
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates the fierce intensity of romantic love and the grief of its loss, showing such longing isn't inherently wrong, only when it eclipses all else.
If You Go · Jon Secada
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The song's overall ache for committed, unwavering love resonates with Scripture's own celebration of strong romantic devotion between two people.
“This taste of heaven so deep, so true”
Said I Loved You...But I Lied · Michael Bolton
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates the overwhelming, consuming power of romantic love as a good gift, much like this song's language of love 'strong as death.'
“Desire is hunger, is the fire I breathe”
Because the Night · Patti Smith Group
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself names desire's intensity as fire; this song channels that same ancient recognition of love's consuming power.
“Come love me forever more”
I'm Ready · Tevin Campbell
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The desire for an unbreakable, lasting love echoes Scripture's own celebration of devoted, enduring romantic love.
“I'll give it all to you”
Endless Love (with Mariah Carey) · Luther Vandross
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates passionate, total devotion between lovers; this lyric's self-giving echoes that same ardor.
“Give me the love back baby”
I Miss You · Aaron Hall
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself doesn't shy from the intensity of romantic longing and love's fierce grip on the heart, as this passage captures.
“I'm the only one who'll walk across the fire for you”
I'm the Only One · Melissa Etheridge
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Love as fierce and unyielding as this passage describes, though here it curdles into possessiveness rather than covenant devotion.
“I love you to the point you can no longer take”
Run-Around · Blues Traveler
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The intensity of romantic love described here as unquenchable mirrors the singer's own overwhelming, almost desperate devotion.
“So much you thought you'd die”
Candy Rain · Soul for Real
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates the intensity of romantic love as 'strong as death,' affirming that this kind of devotion isn't foreign to a biblical view of love.
“Don't want your body without your soul”
If You Love Me · Brownstone
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This line's longing for a love that unites more than just physical desire reflects the Song's portrayal of love as a seal on the heart, not just the body.
“I love you so, how much you'll never know”
Sukiyaki · 4 P.M.
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The intensity of love described here mirrors the song's ache over a love once strong, reminding us love's depth is real even when it ends in sorrow.
“I can't stop lovin' you”
Can't Stop Lovin' You · Van Halen
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The persistence of romantic love described here mirrors Scripture's own celebration of love as strong and unquenchable, though the song stays purely human in scope.
Always Be My Baby · Mariah Carey
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The song's claim that love is unshakable even through separation echoes Scripture's own poetic conviction that true love is 'strong as death' and cannot be quenched.
“I love you always forever”
I Love You Always Forever · Donna Lewis
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself celebrates the intensity and permanence of romantic love; this echoes that longing for a love as strong and lasting as life itself.
“my heart is where your love is at”
Twisted · Keith Sweat
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The intensity of romantic devotion described here, while secular, echoes Scripture's own acknowledgment that love can be fierce and consuming.
Change the World · Eric Clapton
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The song's longing to be everything for a beloved echoes the intensity of devoted love celebrated in Scripture's own love poetry, where love is treasured as strong and precious.
“I fell too fast, I feel too much”
Insensitive · Jann Arden
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Scripture itself recognizes love's overwhelming force; the singer's admission of feeling 'too much' mirrors love's fierce, consuming nature described here.
Anything · 3T
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Romantic devotion this intense echoes the Song of Solomon's celebration of love as strong and unwavering, a legitimate human affection worth honoring.
“I will love you for the heart that could break”
The Earth, The Sun, The Rain (David "Frazerman" Frazer Remix) · Color Me Badd
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Committing to love through vulnerability and risk echoes Scripture's picture of love as strong, costly, and enduring.
“Say you'll love me again”
Un-Break My Heart · Toni Braxton
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The ache for love to be renewed and proven strong against loss echoes Scripture's own portrait of love's fierce, binding power.
“I won't be satisfied 'til we're taking those vows”
Don't Let Go (Love) · En Vogue
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
The longing for committed, vow-bound love mirrors Scripture's own celebration of passionate romantic love within covenant.
“I will cross the ocean for you”
For You I Will · Monica
resonates with Song of Solomon 8:6-7
This love song's extravagant devotion mirrors Scripture's own celebration of love 'strong as death,' willing to give everything for the beloved.
Elsewhere in Song of Solomon 8
- Song of Solomon 8:4Sports car · back to friends · Señorita · Impulsive · I Get Around
- Song of Solomon 8:6dangerously in love · From The Start · BIRDS OF A FEATHER · undressed · Cruel Summer · Mr. Brightside · Jolene · Remember Me (Dúo) [feat. Natalia Lafourcade] [From "Coco"] [Steerner Remix] · Estos Celos · The Fate of Ophelia (The Chainsmokers Remix) · Dangerous · I'm Not in Love · Kiss from a Rose · Jealousy