David Crowder Band - Every Move I Make Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
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Every move I make
I make in You
You make me move, Jesus
Every breath I take
I breathe in You
Every step I take
I take in You
You are my way, Jesus
Every breath I take
I breathe in You
Waves of mercy
Waves of grace
Everywhere I look
I see Your face
Your love has captured me
Oh my God, this love
How can it be
Video
Every Move I Make
Meaning & Inspiration
David Crowder Band's "Every Move I Make," released on the 2004 compilation album *The Lime CD*, stands as a powerful testament to the profound reality of God's pervasive presence in the life of a believer. This isn't just a song; it's an anthem of surrender and dependence, an expression of a heart that has come to understand that true life and motion originate from the divine. The core message resonates with the Apostle Paul's declaration in Acts 17:28, "For in him we live and move and have our being," a truth that the song unpacks with simple yet profound lyrical declarations. Every action, every decision, every step taken is viewed through the lens of Christ's ownership and guiding influence. The repeated phrase, "Every move I make / I make in You," isn't a passive acknowledgement but an active embrace of a dynamic relationship where Jesus is not merely a bystander but the very engine of our progress. This echoes the sentiment found in Philippians 4:13, where Paul states, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," signifying that our capabilities and direction are divinely sourced.
The song further explores this dependency through the imagery of breath, stating, "Every breath I take / I breathe in You." This evokes a visceral understanding of our utter reliance on God for existence itself, much like breathing is an unconscious yet vital act. It's a beautiful parallel to the creation account in Genesis 2:7, where God "breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being." The song posits that this divine impartation continues, sustaining us moment by moment. The phrase, "You are my way, Jesus," directly connects to Jesus' own words in John 14:6, where He declared, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." This highlights Jesus as the singular path, the ultimate destination, and the source of all spiritual life. The lyrical journey culminates in a vibrant description of God's overwhelming mercy and grace, "Waves of mercy / Waves of grace / Everywhere I look / I see Your face." This echoes the psalmist's awe in Psalm 23:6, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life," and the prophet Isaiah's vision of God's glory filling the earth in Isaiah 6:3. The final lines, "Your love has captured me / Oh my God, this love / How can it be," speak to the inexpressible wonder and often bewildering immensity of God's redemptive love, a love so profound and freely given that it can only inspire awe and humble adoration, mirroring the astonishment of the Apostle John as he contemplated the sacrifice of Christ in John 3:16. "Every Move I Make" is a profound theological statement set to music, a constant reminder that our entire existence is meant to be lived in intimate communion with our Creator and Redeemer.