Lyrics
Some people think Your distant just some words on a page
That You're nothing more than fables handed down along the way
But I’ve seen You part the waters when no one else could pull me from the deep
That’s who You are to me
Some people think You just live in cathedrals made of stone
But I know You live inside my heart, I know that it's Your home
And I’ve seen You in a sunset and in the eyes of a stranger on the street
That's who You are to me
You're amazing, faithful, love’s open door
When I'm empty You fill me with hunger for more
Of Your mercy, Your goodness
Lord You’re the air that I breathe
That's who You are to me
Who You are to me
Sometimes I have my doubts I'm sure that everybody does
And I wonder when I stumble am I still worthy of Your love
But I know that I get stronger when I'm talking to You down on my knees
You're everything I need
You're amazing, faithful, love’s open door
When I'm empty You fill me with hunger for more
Of Your mercy, Your goodness
Lord You’re the air that I breathe
That's who You are to me
Who You are to me
You're forever Holy
You're the Lamb who is worthy
My forgiveness, my healer
The Messiah, my Redeemer
You're amazing, faithful, love’s open door
When I'm empty You fill me with hunger for more
Of Your mercy, Your goodness
Lord You’re the air that I breathe
That's who You are -
You are greater, higher over it all
In Your presence, Jesus, I stand in awe
Of Your mercy, Your goodness
Lord You’re the air that I breathe
That's who You are to me
That’s who You are to me
That’s who You are to me
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song contrasts secondhand ideas about God with a personal confession of His faithfulness. The verses acknowledge doubt and insecurity, yet they return to experiences of rescue, prayer, mercy, and daily presence. The images of parted waters, a sunset, and a stranger's eyes give the confession both biblical and everyday scope.
The chorus describes Jesus as amazing, faithful, and the source of mercy and goodness. Its language of emptiness being filled suggests dependence rather than self-sufficiency. The bridge then focuses on Christ as the worthy Lamb, forgiver, healer, Messiah, and Redeemer. Those titles closely echo the worship of the Lamb in Revelation and bring the song from personal testimony to reverent praise. Together, the sections portray faith as trust renewed through prayer, memory, and attention to signs of grace.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 5:12 The heavenly worship declares the Lamb worthy.
- Ephesians 3:17 Paul prays that Christ may dwell in believers' hearts through faith.