Chase Wagner - All I Want Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse
There is freedom from darkness
There is a cure for the pain
There is a hope in the valley
For those who call on the name
And there is grace for the sinner
And there is a call for the saint
And there is freedom in Jesus
The name above every name
Chorus
All I want is more of Christ
He's all-sufficient sacrifice
For my ransom, the Savior died
And all for love was raised to life
Verse
Now there is freedom from darkness
There is a cure for the pain
There is a hope in the valley
For those who call on the name
And there is grace for the sinner
And there is a call for the saint
And there is freedom in Jesus
The name above every name
Chorus
All I want is more of Christ
He's all-sufficient sacrifice
For my ransom, the Savior died
And all for love was raised to life
Bridge
Jesus, You are the light I will follow
You are the one I want
Only You can bring hope to the hopeless
You are the one I want
Jesus, You are the light I will follow
You are the one I want
Only You can bring hope to the hopeless
You are the one I want
You are the one I want
You are the one I want
Chorus -
All I want is more of Christ
He's all-sufficient sacrifice
Video
"ALL I WANT ft. Chase Wagner" - Grace City // LYRIC VIDEO
Meaning & Inspiration
Chase Wagner's "All I Want," released as part of the *Novum* EP in September 2015, is a powerful and unvarnished declaration of faith, a song that cuts directly to the heart of what truly matters. Its message is not one of fleeting desires or worldly ambitions, but a profound yearning for an encounter with the divine. The song centers on the transformative power found in Christ, presenting a message that resonates with anyone seeking solace and purpose. The verses paint a picture of universal human need: the struggle with darkness, the sting of pain, the uncertainty of life's valleys, and the inherent brokenness of both sinner and saint. Yet, woven through these challenges is an unwavering promise of freedom and hope, anchored in the singular name of Jesus, a truth echoing the prophet Isaiah's words, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). The chorus crystallizes this devotion, stating a singular, all-encompassing desire: "All I want is more of Christ." This isn't a casual wish but a deep-seated longing for a deeper spiritual connection, recognizing Christ not just as a historical figure, but as the "all-sufficient sacrifice" – a concept deeply rooted in biblical theology, particularly in the sacrificial atonement described in Hebrews 9:12, where Christ "entered the most holy place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption." The song emphasizes the radical nature of Christ's sacrifice and subsequent resurrection, "And all for love was raised to life," highlighting the selfless motive behind salvation, as John 3:16 so famously states, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The bridge, with its repeated affirmations, "Jesus, You are the light I will follow...You are the one I want," serves as a testament to unwavering commitment. This echoes the sentiment of Psalm 27:1, "The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?" and Jesus' own declaration in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." "All I Want" is more than just a song; it's a profound spiritual manifesto, an invitation to re-evaluate our deepest desires and to find fulfillment in the singular pursuit of Christ, the ultimate source of hope and freedom.