Lyrics
This is no performance
Lord I pray it's worship
Empty words I can't afford
I'm not chasing feelings
That's not why I'm singing
You're the reason for my song
[Chorus:]
I only wanna sing
If I sing with everything
If I sing for you my King
I can't imagine why
I would do this all for hype
Cause it's all to lift You high
You don't want perfection
Just my soul's attention
All I have is what I'll give
More than a song that lasts a moment
I'll live a life full of honest worship
If I'm here to sing then I'll sing with purpose
All the praise, Lord, You deserve it, now
[Chorus x2]
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Meaning & Inspiration
Only Wanna Sing centers on worship that is offered for God rather than for attention, excitement, or public approval. The opening contrast between performance and worship gives the song a clear spiritual focus: praise has value when it rises from sincere devotion. Its repeated desire to sing with everything presents wholehearted praise as more important than flawless presentation, while the confession that empty words are unaffordable warns against outward expression without inward commitment.
The later lines broaden worship beyond a passing musical moment into a life shaped by honesty and purpose. That movement closely echoes Romans 12:1, where faithful living is described as worship, and John 4:23-24, where true worship is connected with spirit and truth. The lyric does not portray perfection as the requirement; instead, it emphasizes attention, surrender, and praise directed toward the King. Its central message is therefore both simple and demanding: a song of praise should be matched by a life that seeks to honor God.
Related Scripture
- Romans 12:1 Paul describes offering ones life to God as an act of worship.
- John 4:23-24 Jesus connects true worship with spirit and truth.