Jared Reynolds - All Of Me Lyrics
Lyrics
CHORUS
You are my God and King
And I give you everything I have
All of me
You are my Lord and King
And I give you everything I have
All of me
BRIDGE
I know You are my King
I owe You all of Me
My heart, my soul, my everything
My praise to You I sing
I owe you everything
My heart, my soul, belongs to Thee
Video
Jared Reynolds - All Of Me (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Jared Reynolds' "All Of Me," unveiled on September 5, 2019, through its official music video, immediately establishes itself as a profound declaration of faith. This isn't a song of subtle hints or veiled metaphors; instead, it presents a clear, unwavering commitment to the divine. From its very first notes, the piece sets a contemplative yet resolute tone, drawing the worshiper into a sacred space of personal devotion. It speaks directly to the core of Christian experience, articulating a universal longing for complete surrender to a higher power.
The essence of "All Of Me" lies in its direct address to God as both "God and King" and "Lord and King." This dual title is critical, acknowledging not only the Creator's supreme authority and majesty but also His personal governance and benevolent rule over individual lives. The song's central offering, the commitment to give "everything I have, All of me," resonates deeply with the scriptural call for wholehearted devotion. It echoes the command found in Deuteronomy 6:5 and later affirmed by Jesus in Mark 12:30, to "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." This isn't a partial offering, but a complete yielding of one's being, recognizing that true faith demands nothing less than absolute surrender.
The bridge further expands on this foundational truth, expressing the sentiment, "I know You are my King, I owe You all of Me." This moves beyond mere declaration to a profound acknowledgment of indebtedness. It's a recognition rooted in the understanding that everything we possess, including our very existence, originates from and ultimately belongs to God. Psalm 24:1 reminds us, "The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it." Therefore, offering one's "heart, my soul, my everything" becomes a rightful act of returning what was always His. This surrender isn't a loss but an act of liberation, aligning one's purpose with divine will and acknowledging God's rightful ownership over every facet of life.
As the piece progresses, the lyric expressing a desire to sing praise to God beautifully encapsulates the natural outflow of such profound surrender. When one truly grasps God's kingship and their own belonging to Him, worship becomes an inevitable and joyful response. It’s an offering not just of actions, but of one's very being, as exhorted in Romans 12:1 to "offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." The declaration that "My heart, my soul, belongs to Thee" serves as a powerful covenant statement, sealing this relationship. It evokes Isaiah 43:1, where God declares, "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine," affirming a divine proprietorship that is both loving and secure.
Jared Reynolds' "All Of Me" stands as a poignant reminder of the radical commitment inherent in following Christ. Its straightforward yet powerful message cuts through the noise, calling believers to an unreserved devotion that impacts every facet of life. The repetitive nature of its core statements serves not as redundancy, but as an insistent affirmation, deeply embedding the truth of God's sovereignty and the believer's absolute belonging. This song serves as a compelling personal anthem for anyone seeking to deepen their walk of faith, inspiring a renewed dedication to living out the truth that indeed, every part of us is His. It's an invitation to lay down our own crowns and fully enthrone the King of Kings in our lives.