Edward Rivera - Nothing Else Lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus
I'm caught up in Your presence
I just wanna sit here at Your feet
I'm caught up 'in 'this holy moment
I 'never wanna leave
Oh, I'm not here 'for blessings
Jesus, You don't owe me anything
More than anything that You can do
I just want You
Verse
And I'm sorry, when I've just gone through the motions
I'm sorry, when I just sang another song
Take me back to where we started
I open up my heart to You
Chorus
I'm caught up in Your presence
I just wanna sit here at Your feet
I'm caught up in this holy moment
I never wanna leave
Oh, I'm not here for blessings
Jesus, You don't owe me anything
More than anything that You can do
I just want You (Woah, I)
Bridge
I just want You
Nothin' else, nothin' else
Nothin' else will do
I just want You
Nothin' else, nothin' else
Nothin' else will do
I just want You
Oh, nothin' else, nothin' else
Nothin' else will do
I just want You
Nothin' else, nothin' else
Nothin' else will do
I just want You
Spontaneous
I just want You, oh-oh-oh
You're my heart's desire
All I want is You, yeah
Oh-oh-oh
Refrain
Take me back, take me back
Take me back to my first love
Take me back, take me back
Take me back to my first love
Take me back, take me back
Take me back to my first love
Take me back, take me back
Take me back to my first love
Take me back, take me back
Take me back to my first love
Take me back, take me back
Take me back to my first love
Take me back, take me back
Take me back to my first love
Take me back, take me back
Take me back to my first love
Bridge
When nothing else, nothing else
Nothing else will do
I just want You
Nothing else, nothing else
Nothing else will do
I just want You
Nothing else, nothing else, yeah
Nothing else will do
I just want You
Spontaneous
Just me and You
I see You standing there
With open arms, ready to receive me
Just me and You
Just the way I want it, just me and You
Bridge
Nothing else, nothing else will do
I just want You
Nothing else, nothing else
Nothing else will do
(I just want You)
Spontaneous
Oh (I just want You)
Oh, just me and "
Oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Refrain
For only You satisfy
Only You satisfy
And only You satisfy my heart
And only You satisfy
And only You satisfy
And only You satisfy, oh, my heart
And only You satisfy
And only You satisfy
For only You satisfy, oh, my heart
For only You satisfy
For only You satisfy
And only You satisfy my heart
Spontaneous
Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh
I just want You, oh, yeah
Only You satisfy my heart
Outro
And I just want You
Video
Nothing Else - Edward Rivera | Moment
Meaning & Inspiration
Edward Rivera's "Nothing Else," released on September 4, 2019, offers a profound reflection on singular devotion and the ultimate sufficiency of God. The song bypasses the typical focus on melodic intricacies, instead delving deep into its lyrical narrative, presenting a compelling message of unwavering commitment. At its core, "Nothing Else" speaks to a spiritual posture of surrender, where the creator of all things becomes the sole object of desire and fulfillment. This resonates powerfully with the biblical principle of placing God above all else in our lives. Consider the admonition in Matthew 6:33, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Rivera's song embodies this very pursuit, suggesting that when our gaze is fixed on the divine, the anxieties and distractions of the world fade into insignificance. The lyrical thrust powerfully suggests a turning away from temporal pursuits and superficial satisfactions towards an eternal and all-encompassing love. This echoes the sentiment found in Psalm 73:25, which declares, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you." The song's message is not one of austerity or deprivation, but rather of liberation found in recognizing that true contentment is not found in accumulation or worldly success, but in a profound relationship with the Almighty. It's a call to acknowledge that whatever else the world may offer, it ultimately falls short compared to the unmatchable presence and love of God. The persistent theme of “nothing else” serves as a potent reminder of the singular claim God has on our affections, a concept deeply rooted in the Old Testament's emphasis on monotheism and the New Testament's mandate to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, as Jesus Himself taught in Mark 12:30. "Nothing Else" therefore stands as an anthem for those who have discovered that in God alone, they have found all they truly need.