Hillsong Worship - No One But You Lyrics
Lyrics
VERSE 1:
Who can melt the hardest heart
And speak life into my soul
Who can spin the world around
And hold me ever close
VERSE 2:
Who can search the depths of me
And love me to the core
Who controls the world I see
And walks me through it all
CHORUS:
No one but You
No one but You
VERSE 3:
Who has made the righteous bright
Who has paved my way with grace
Loved me through my darkest hours
A thousand different ways
POST CHORUS:
I’ll sing of Your love
I can’t get enough
I just want You
The Lord of my soul
King of my heart
Jesus it’s You
BRIDGE:
Hear the oceans roar
See the skies light up
Every heart now
Sing to the Lord
Hear the rocks cry out
See the mountains bow
Every heart come
Worship the Lord
BRIDGE 2:
No one no one
No one no one
No one Lord but You
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No One But You (Live) - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Worship's "No One But You," released on October 11, 2019, as part of the album *Awake*, is a profound declaration of singular devotion and acknowledgment of God's unparalleled sovereignty. The song's narrative begins with a series of powerful rhetorical questions, probing the listener to consider where true solace, transformation, and unwavering support can be found. These initial verses echo themes found throughout Scripture, particularly in passages that highlight God's unique ability to mend brokenness and provide profound peace, such as Psalm 147:3, which states, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." The lyrics consistently point to an all-encompassing power that not only understands the deepest parts of our being but also actively walks with us through life's complexities. This resonates with the promises in Jeremiah 29:11, where God declares His plans to prosper and give hope and a future, and Deuteronomy 31:8, assuring us that "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
The central refrain, "No one but You," is the bedrock of the song's message, a simple yet powerful assertion that places Jesus Christ as the supreme and sole answer to every human need. This unwavering focus is a direct reflection of the first and greatest commandment, as taught by Jesus himself: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" (Matthew 22:37). The song’s progression moves to a testament of God’s redemptive work, acknowledging His grace that illuminates even the darkest seasons. This is reminiscent of Isaiah 60:1, which calls us to "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you," and the consistent biblical narrative of God's steadfast love despite human failings, as powerfully illustrated in Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The post-chorus, with its declarations of overflowing love and an insatiable desire for His presence, serves as a natural outgrowth of this recognition, culminating in the affirmation, "Jesus it's You," aligning with the scriptural truth that salvation and ultimate purpose are found exclusively in Him (Acts 4:12).
The bridge section of "No One But You" expands the scope of worship from personal devotion to a global, creation-wide adoration. The imagery of the oceans roaring, skies lighting up, rocks crying out, and mountains bowing all evokes a powerful sense of the cosmic worship described in Revelation 5:13, where every created being is depicted praising God. These lines are not merely poetic; they are deeply theological, reflecting the biblical understanding that all of creation is meant to bear witness to its Creator and Sustainer. The repeated call for "every heart" to sing and worship underscores the universal invitation to acknowledge God's reign. The song masterfully builds to a climactic and emphatic repetition of "No one Lord but You," reinforcing the central theme with an unwavering certainty that is both humbling and inspiring, reminding us that in a world filled with transient solutions and fleeting comfort, God's love and power are eternal and singular.