Lyrics
Verse 1
Who am I that You would think of me
The God of all creation, everything
Your hands that hold the stars
Still they hold my heart
Who am I that You would think of me
Chorus
Before I took a breath
You said You knew me
You brought me from the dust and breathed into my lungs
So I’ve gotta sing oh
Before I said it back
You said You love me
As east is to the west the love inside Your chest
Spans galaxies
Verse 2
Who am I that You would call me friend
You showed me perfect love that never ends
On and on it goes, it overwhelms my soul
Who am I that You would call me friend
Chorus
Before I took a breath
You said You knew me
You brought me from the dust and breathed into my lungs
So I’ve got to sing oh
Before I said it back
You said You love me
As east is to the west the love inside Your chest
Spans galaxies
Bridge
Oh, yeah, whoa
I can’t explain this love I know
Cause it ain’t something typical
But Lord You know, You know I’ll try
Chorus
Before I took a breath
You said You knew me
You brought me from the dust and breathed into my lungs
So I’ve got to sing oh
Before I said it back
You said You love me
As east is to the west the love inside Your chest
Spans galaxies
Outro
As east is to the west the love inside Your chest
Spans galaxies
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Galaxies is built around wonder that the Creator knows and loves an individual person. The opening question places human smallness beside the God who holds the stars, yet the song does not treat that contrast as a reason for distance. Instead, creation becomes the scale by which divine care appears even more remarkable. The references to dust and breath recall humanity’s formation in Genesis, while being known before taking a breath suggests God’s prior knowledge and attention.
The chorus answers uncertainty with praise. Its east-to-west image presents love as immeasurable, while also echoing the biblical picture of sins removed beyond reach. Calling God a friend adds intimacy without diminishing his greatness. Together, these ideas portray grace as something received before it can be earned or returned. The lyric’s repeated confession cannot fully explain that love; it can only answer through song. Psalm 8 gives a fitting backdrop to its central question, and Genesis 2:7 and Psalm 103:12 closely support the song’s clearest images.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 8:3-4 The psalm wonders why the Creator of the heavens gives attention to humanity.
- Genesis 2:7 God forms the human from dust and breathes life into him.
- Psalm 103:12 The psalm describes sins as removed as far as east is from west.