Lyrics
Verse 1
May I be like Mary
Open to the movements of your heart
Blessed in the keeping of your promise
A faithful friend of God
May I love your presence
More than any gift you’ve given me
More than any crown I could receive
More than all my dreams
Chorus
If I could have anything,
Let it be your eyes on me
Every time I catch your gaze
My world starts changing
I don’t have that much to bring
Just a simple song to sing
If I could have anything
Let me be an offering
Verse 2
May I be like David
Unconvinced by power or by idols
Worshiping in triumph and in trial
A faithful friend of God
May I love your spirit
More than reputation or prestige
More than what the world could think of me
Your love is all I need
Bridge
I come alive loving you
I’m overwhelmed by the way you move
My words fall short when I look at you
Oh, oh, oh
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Meaning & Inspiration
“If I Could Have Anything” by Housefires is a prayer that asks for closeness with God instead of gifts. The first verse asks to be like Mary, open to the movements of God’s heart and blessed in the keeping of His promise, and to love His presence more than any gift, any crown or any dream. Each line sets a good thing beside the one thing that matters more.
The chorus gives the answer in plain words: if the singer could have anything, it would be God’s eyes on him, and he offers only a simple song and himself as an offering. The second verse makes the same request with David as the model, one who was unconvinced by power or idols and worshiped in both triumph and trial.
The bridge says the singer comes alive loving God and that words fall short. The Mary and David pictures are close to Luke 10:39-42, Psalm 27:4 and Romans 12:1, which speak of sitting at the Lord’s feet, seeking one thing, and offering oneself. The song is quiet and personal.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 27:4 One thing I ask of the Lord
- Luke 10:39-42 Mary sitting at the Lord’s feet
- Romans 12:1 Offering oneself as a living sacrifice