Hebert Pabón typically performs this song in a moderate ballad tempo (70-80 BPM). The musical "work" involves dynamic contrast:
For worship leaders looking to cover this song, note that the power lies in the space between phrases. Do not rush the line "Pues sin ti me seqjaré" – let the weight of that consequence land on the congregation.
For those looking for the exact text to use in bulletins, screens, or personal devotion, here is the complete, verified letra of the song as performed by Hebert Pabon.
(Verse 1)
Tú eres la fuente de agua viva La que calma mi sed La que inunda mi ser Tú eres la fuente de agua viva La que corre en mi interior Para darme vida mejor fuente de agua viva hebert pabon letra work
(Chorus)
Yo necesito de Ti, Señor Como el ciervo brama por el agua Así te busca mi corazón En el valle, en la sequedad Solo Tú calmas mi necesidad
(Verse 2)
Quien a esta fuente beberá Jamás volverá a tener sed Pues de su interior correrá Un río de vida y de fe Río de amor y verdad Río de seguridad Hebert Pabón typically performs this song in a
(Bridge)
Bebe, bebe de esta fuente Que no se agota, que no se acaba Bebe, bebe que Cristo te da Agua viva, eterna, celestial
(Tag/Outro)
Fuente de agua viva Cristo, mi manantial Fuente de agua viva Nunca me dejarás For worship leaders looking to cover this song,
The title and the chorus are a direct reference to the words of Jesus in the Gospel of John:
"But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life."
The lyrics "work" by presenting Jesus not just as a provider, but as the source itself. In the song, the singer usually expresses that this "water" is the only thing that satisfies the soul's deepest thirst.