Hillsong Kids - I Love You Lyrics
Lyrics
Oh how I love You Jesus
I know that You love me so
I love Your Word that tells me You I belong
Though I am weak, You are strong
Your hands so big, they carry me
Though I am weak, You are strong
Your hands so big, they carry me
True, You love me so much
True, You love me so
True, You love me so much
True, You love me so
My heart just overflow
True, You love me so much
True, You love me so
True, You love me so much
True, You love me so
Oh how I love You Jesus
I know that You love me so
I love Your Word that tells me You I belong
Though I am weak, You are strong
Your hands so big, they carry me
Though I am weak, You are strong
Your hands so big, they carry me
True, You love me so much
True, You love me so
True, You love me so much
True, You love me so
My heart just overflow
True, You love me so much
True, You love me so
True, You love me so much
True, You love me so
My heart just overflow
You love me, Jesus
Holy Spirit You love me
Video
I Love You
Meaning & Inspiration
"I Love You" by Hillsong Kids, released on November 6, 2014, is a powerful declaration of simple, profound truth found at the heart of Christian faith. The song’s essence lies in its unadulterated expression of reciprocal love between the believer and Jesus. It’s born from a deep understanding of God's unwavering affection, articulated through the lens of childhood innocence and directness, making its message accessible and impactful for all ages. The core narrative is one of profound gratitude and recognition of divine love, countering personal inadequacy with God's immeasurable strength. This theme resonates deeply with the biblical principle articulated in 1 John 4:19, "We love because he first loved us," highlighting that our capacity to love stems directly from God's prior, perfect love for humanity. The lyrics' emphasis on Jesus’s strength in the face of human weakness directly echoes passages like Isaiah 41:10, which promises, "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 recurring imagery of God's "big hands" carrying the believer is a beautiful metaphor for His protective grace and constant support, much like the Psalmist's declaration in Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." The repeated affirmations of Jesus's abundant love and the Holy Spirit's presence ("You love me, Jesus; Holy Spirit You love me") serve as a constant reminder of the Trinity’s intimate involvement in a believer's life. This reiteration reinforces the foundational Christian belief in God's omnipresent and personal love, a love so vast that it causes the believer's "heart just overflow[s]." This overflowing heart is a direct reflection of the abundant life Jesus promised, as seen in John 10:10, "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." The song effectively communicates that this overwhelming love is not earned but freely given, creating a space for genuine and uninhibited adoration in return. Its strength lies in its uncomplicated yet profound theological underpinnings, painting a picture of a loving Savior who embraces and empowers His people, drawing them into a responsive, overflowing love.