Aaron Keyes - I Am Yours Lyrics
Lyrics
Is there anyone here, does anyone know?
Can anyone feel the touch of the love of God?
Has any eye seen, has any heart changed?
Can anyone stand in praise, can anyone stand and say?
Your love is a raging fire
Your touch is a soothing rain
Your kindness has turned my heart
And I am changed
Your mercy's a river wide
Your cross is an open door
Your blood says, I'm justified
And I am Yours
So who will declare the glory of God?
So who will cry out unashamed He is glorious?
'Til every eye sees, 'till every heart knows
Let everyone stand in praise, everyone stand and say
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I Am Yours
Meaning & Inspiration
Aaron Keyes' "I Am Yours," released in 2007 as part of the album *Not Guilty Anymore*, is a powerful declaration of transformed faith, rooted deeply in the transformative power of God's love and sacrifice. The song opens with a series of probing questions, almost a yearning cry, asking if others have experienced the profound touch of divine love, if eyes have witnessed His glory, and if hearts have been irrevocably altered. This initial searching sets the stage for a personal testimony, an individual's encounter with a love so potent it ignites a soul like a "raging fire" and so gentle it heals like a "soothing rain." The lyrics articulate a profound shift, stating plainly, "And I am changed," a sentiment echoing the Apostle Paul's exhortation in 2 Corinthians 5:17 that in Christ, one is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.
The core of the song’s message unfolds as it grapples with the immensity of God's grace. The "river wide" of His mercy speaks directly to the boundless nature of His forgiveness, reminiscent of Psalm 103:12, which declares, "as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." The "open door" of the cross, an image of access and salvation, directly references the redemptive work of Christ, as described in Revelation 3:20, where Jesus stands at the door and knocks, offering entrance into fellowship. Most significantly, the assertion "Your blood says, I'm justified" is a direct theological anchor, pointing to the atoning sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This is the very essence of justification by faith, as Paul so eloquently articulates in Romans 5:9: "Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!" This redemptive blood provides the ultimate assurance, leading to the climactic and surrendered declaration, "And I am Yours." This commitment is not a weak concession but a willing surrender to the One who has purchased them with such an incredible price.
The song then pivots from personal testimony to a bold challenge, calling on believers to be the voice of God's glory in the world. The question, "So who will declare the glory of God?" is a direct echo of the Psalmist's plea in Psalm 96:3, "Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples." This is not a passive faith but an active, vocal proclamation. The desire for His glory to be known " 'til every eye sees, 'till every heart knows" reflects a cosmic longing for the fulfillment of God’s plan, a foreshadowing of the eschatological hope described in Revelation 7:9, where a great multitude from every nation will stand before the throne. The song concludes with an impassioned call for universal participation in praise, urging everyone to stand and give voice to God’s magnificent character. "I Am Yours" is more than a song; it’s a testament to the life-altering power of God's love and a stirring anthem for those who have experienced His grace and are compelled to share it.