Lakewood Church - Everything Lyrics
Lyrics
Everything, everything
Lord, You are everything to me
Everything, everything
Lord, You are everything to me
Sing it again
Everything, everything
Lord, You are everything to me
Everything, everything
Lord, You are everything to me
My treasure, my priority
Who can compare to You
Great is the measure of Your royalty
Oh, morning star, You truly are everything
Oh, You're everything to us, Lord
Sing it again, everything
Everything, everything
Lord, You are everything to me
Everything, everything
Lord, You are everything to me
My treasure, my priority
Who can compare to You
Great is the measure of Your royalty
Oh, morning star, You truly are everything
Oh, You are my treasure, my priority
Who can compare to You
Great is the measure of Your royalty
Oh, morning star, You truly are
My treasure, my priority
Who can compare to You
Great is the measure of Your royalty
Oh, morning star, You truly are
Oh, morning star, You truly are everything
Oh, You're everything to us, Lord
Yes, You are Lord
Oh, You're everything, You're everything
You're everything
Just lift your voices to Him right now
In your own way tonight just tell Him
Lord, You are everything to me
Oh, You're everything to us, Lord
Oh, we worship You, Lord
Oh, we magnify Your holiness
Video
Everything (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Lakewood Church’s song “Everything,” released on September 23, 2022, as part of their album *Shout!*, arrives as a potent declaration of divine supremacy and utter devotion. This isn't merely a worship song; it's an immersive spiritual experience designed to reorient the heart towards God as the singular focus of existence. From its foundational chant to its concluding adoration, the message is clear: God is not just *a part* of our lives, but He *is* life itself, the all-encompassing reality in which we live and move and have our being.
The profound meaning behind "Everything" stems from its core affirmation: "Lord, You are everything to me." This isn't a casual sentiment but a radical theological statement that echoes throughout Scripture. It challenges the common human inclination to compartmentalize faith, instead urging a complete surrender where God occupies every aspect of our being—our thoughts, our desires, our future. The repetition of this central phrase acts as a spiritual discipline, inviting the worshiper to internalize this truth, moving it from a cognitive understanding to an experiential reality. This constant declaration serves to ingrain the biblical concept found in Colossians 1:17, which states, "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together," affirming God as the source and sustainer of all creation.
Moving deeper into its lyrical landscape, the song expands on what it means for God to be "everything" by defining Him as "my treasure, my priority." This segment directly addresses the human struggle with idolatry and misplaced affections. To declare God as one's treasure is to align with Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:21, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." It posits that genuine wealth and fulfillment are found not in temporal possessions but in an intimate relationship with the divine. Similarly, making God a "priority" directly reflects the first commandment given in Exodus 20:3, "You shall have no other gods before me." This isn't just about placing God first on a list; it’s about acknowledging Him as the very foundation upon which all other priorities are built and ordered. The song pushes believers to examine where their heart truly lies and to actively choose God above all worldly pursuits, recognizing that He alone is truly sufficient, as Psalm 73:25-26 beautifully articulates: "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
The declaration "Who can compare to You" further elevates the song's message, positioning God as utterly unique and incomparable. This rhetorical question, powerfully delivered, resonates with numerous biblical passages, particularly in Isaiah, where God continually asserts His singular glory: "To whom then will you compare me, that I should be his equal? says the Holy One" (Isaiah 40:25). It dispels any notion of other deities or powers holding equivalent sway, solidifying God's unmatched majesty and omnipotence. Following this, the affirmation "Great is the measure of Your royalty" acknowledges God's absolute sovereignty and eternal reign. This line is a humble bowing before the King of Kings, recognizing that His dominion is not limited by earthly constraints, but extends infinitely, as declared in Psalm 47:7-8, "For God is the King of all the earth... God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne." It's a reminder that we serve a magnificent and eternal monarch.
Perhaps one of the most poignant phrases in "Everything" is the title "Oh, morning star, You truly are everything." The "Morning Star" is a profound biblical reference, specifically identified with Jesus in Revelation 22:16, where He declares, "I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star." This imagery evokes hope, new beginnings, and the triumphant return of Christ. By applying this title, the song connects the abstract concept of "everything" to the person of Jesus Christ, affirming His divine nature and His centrality to faith. He is the beacon that dispels darkness, the promise of a new day, and indeed, the complete embodiment of all that God is to us. The concluding ad-libs, inviting personal declaration – "Just lift your voices to Him right now / In your own way tonight just tell Him / Lord, You are everything to me" – transform the song from a performed piece into a communal act of worship. This interactive element encourages genuine participation and personalizes the overarching message, creating an atmosphere where each individual can internalize and vocalize their absolute reliance on and devotion to God. It’s an inspiring call to move beyond mere acknowledgment to heartfelt, individual, and corporate adoration, solidifying God’s place as the supreme and indispensable "Everything" in every believer's life.