Chris Tomlin - The Answer Lyrics
Lyrics
I used to wonder
If I would ever
Find what I was searching for
Getting lost and
Forever chasing
Always wanting something more
The questions I was fighting
But You were never hiding
Just needed some reminding
Who is gonna love me all my life
Who is gonna never leave my side
Who is gonna be the heartbeat of everything I do
The answer is always You
It’s been a wild ride
And for a while I’ve
Had my share of highs and lows (no doubt)
You’re the calm when
The storm is ragin’
Oh God you never let me go (oh no)
When I think I’m going under
I don’t have to wonder
There’ll never be another
You hold my future (whatever comes)
You hold me together (in Your arms)
You waited patiently for me
And now I know
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Chris Tomlin - The Answer (Official Visualizer)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2022 as part of the album *Always*, Chris Tomlin's "The Answer" dives deep into the universal human quest for unwavering love and steadfast presence, ultimately revealing a profound spiritual truth. The song opens with a raw depiction of searching, of "getting lost and forever chasing, always wanting something more," a sentiment that resonates with anyone who has ever felt adrift or unsatisfied. This initial struggle is not met with judgment but with the gentle revelation that the one being sought was never hidden, only needing to be recognized. The lyrical narrative beautifully articulates the deep-seated questions that plague the human heart: "Who is gonna love me all my life? Who is gonna never leave my side? Who is gonna be the heartbeat of everything I do?" These are not trivial concerns; they speak to our innate need for security and belonging. The immediate, powerful response offered is, "The answer is always You," identifying God as the sole source of this enduring and unconditional affirmation.
The subsequent verses transition from the introspective questioning to the lived experience of divine faithfulness. Tomlin reflects on a life journey marked by "highs and lows," acknowledging the unpredictable nature of existence. Yet, in the midst of this turbulence, he finds solace and strength in the divine presence, described as "the calm when the storm is raging." This imagery powerfully echoes the promises found in scripture, such as Isaiah 41:10, which assures, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The song emphasizes that even when feeling overwhelmed, when "going under," there is no need for further searching, for there is "never be another." This singular devotion mirrors the exclusivity of God’s claim on our hearts, as exhorted in the first commandment, found in Exodus 20:3: "You shall have no other gods before me." The assurance that "You hold my future" and "You hold me together" speaks to a profound trust in God's sovereign plan and His ability to sustain us through every season. The poignant line, "You waited patiently for me," hints at the unfathomable grace of God’s pursuit, a theme deeply explored in the parable of the lost son in Luke 15, where the father eagerly awaits his son’s return. Ultimately, "The Answer" is not just a song about finding peace; it is an anthem of discovery, a testament to the unwavering, life-sustaining love of God, who is indeed the answer to every deep-seated human longing, a truth echoed across the entirety of Scripture.