Haste the Day - All I Have Lyrics
Lyrics
The beauty in your eyes still sustains me
And I know if I were
To spit in your face
You would take me back
You would love me
You would take me back
I know you would love me
If I were
To stab you in the heart
You would bleed for me if it made me happy
If I were to stab you
You would bleed for me
I am nothing that's of worth to you
Take all I have
Though I may never understand it
I won't stop believing
You offer me
Another chance
A new solution
I don't understand it
But I won't stop believing
There is nowhere I would rather be
Than in your arms
You've proven time and again who you are
I continue to run away
But you are right here
You take me back
You are right here
I am nothing that's of worth to you
Take all I have
Though I may never understand it
I won't stop believing
You offer me
Another chance
A new solution
I don't understand it
But I won't stop believing
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All I Have
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on June 28, 2005, as part of their album *When Everything Falls*, Haste the Day’s "All I Have" is a potent and unflinching exploration of divine grace and unwavering love in the face of human brokenness. This song delves deeply into the overwhelming mercy of a God who relentlessly pursues His creation, even when met with outright rebellion and self-sabotage. It paints a vivid picture of a redemptive relationship, focusing not on lyrical flowery language but on the raw, difficult truth of human failing and God’s consistent, unwavering character.
The narrative of "All I Have" opens with a breathtaking declaration of steadfast love, portraying a beloved whose "beauty" sustains the speaker. The imagery quickly shifts to a stark contrast, imagining egregious acts of betrayal—"if I were to spit in your face" or "stab you in the heart." Yet, in both scenarios, the unwavering response from the divine is forgiveness and sacrifice: "you would take me back," "you would love me," and "you would bleed for me if it made me happy." This profound articulation of unconditional love directly mirrors the heart of the Gospel. Romans 5:8 reminds us, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The willingness to "bleed for me if it made me happy" resonates powerfully with Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the cross, demonstrating a love that not only forgives but willingly suffers for the sake of the beloved, even when that beloved is undeserving and actively hostile. It’s a love that mirrors Jesus’ prayer on the cross, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34).
Following this stark depiction of divine endurance, the song shifts to the speaker's recognition of their own unworthiness. The lines, "I am nothing that's of worth to you," express a humbling truth that aligns with biblical teachings about humanity's fallen nature. Isaiah 64:6 states, "All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags." This acknowledgment of personal inadequacy leads to a powerful surrender: "Take all I have." This is not a cry of despair, but an act of complete devotion, a giving over of oneself, echoing the sentiment in Psalm 51:17, that "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." It speaks to the humility required to truly accept the boundless grace offered.
The song further articulates the ongoing miracle of God's patience and persistent offering of new beginnings. "You offer me another chance, a new solution," speaks to the ceaseless flow of divine mercy. Despite repeated failures, the "new solution" is always available through repentance and faith. As 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" The speaker’s confession, "You've proven time and again who you are, I continue to run away, but you are right here, you take me back," captures the essence of God's faithful pursuit. This mirrors the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15), where the father's love remains constant, eagerly awaiting the return of the wayward child. It’s the truth of Lamentations 3:22-23: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." God’s presence is unwavering, even when we attempt to distance ourselves.
Crucially, the song touches upon the core of faith itself with the declaration, "Though I may never understand it, I won't stop believing." This acknowledges the mystery of God’s ways and the limitations of human intellect, yet affirms a resolute trust that transcends full comprehension. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises us, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." True faith often involves embracing what we cannot fully grasp, resting in the character of a trustworthy God. The concluding thought, "There is nowhere I would rather be than in your arms," is a deep longing for intimacy and security found only in the divine embrace. It’s a spiritual homecoming, a desire to dwell in the safety and love of God's presence, much like the comfort described in Psalm 91:4, "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge." "All I Have" is ultimately an inspiring anthem of surrender, a testament to unmerited grace, and a powerful reminder of the relentless love that calls us home, regardless of how far we may stray.