Lecrae - All I Need Is You Lyrics
Lyrics
Hook:
(All I need is you)
By my side, thick and thin
Highs and lows, don't let go
We gone ride, we gone win
Don't know how, all I know
(All I need is you)
Verse 1: Lecrae
Keep me in my timezone when my mind's gone
When I'm flyin' home
And I'm stressed out and I'm tempted to get that styrofoam
And go pour it up, but you know what's up
And you know that ain't gone solve nothin'
I mean Lord forbid I might fall or somethin'
And I'm all or nothin' cause (all I need is you)
To hold me down like bed straps to the psych ward
It's killing me but you still with me when I fight hard
And (all I need is you)
You digging me when I'm igging you
Get with me when my cars pulled
Coulda dealt with me but you fell for me 'for I fell for you
To keep me on that right path and the right math
Cause you plus nothin' is everything
You my everything, saying
(All I need is)
You, ain't gotta question my allegiance
Cause the way you love me I could never leave ya, I need ya
Hook
Bridge: x2
You, you're all I ever needed
You're all I ever needed
Verse 2: Lecrae
How did I fall in this?
No condition that get a mention but you offered this
Unconditional love, I swear I sell it all for this
I'm tryna keep it together, forgive my awkwardness
But umm, often this issue in me often is
Valley of shadows and I know they trying to pick me off in this
But all I need is you
It's funny just how off I get when I ain't ridin' with you
No adjectives for you awesomeness
They burning one for that burn out
This life in God, I'm all turnt out
Took time out to put time in so I turn to you when I'm worn out
All I need is you
You slow me down cause you know me now with my phony smile
And I'm acting like it's all copacetic
It's so pathetic, so juvenile
Know what you do
You keep me cool in the summer
When they be dressin' less and I be wantin' to show off and stunt
There ain't nothin' to want, you give me all that I need
All I need is you to keep that fire burnin' for me
All I need is you
Hook + Bridge
Verse 3:
Ain't nobody gone get in the way
Put that on my money in the bank
Cause you do what your mothers can't
And I love that, yea
We gone ride till the rims fall off
Above it all, we can never fall, yea
Hold my hand, we can have it all
Hold my hand, we can have it all
Hook + Bridge:
Outro:
You always pick me up when I'm feelin' down
You always make it better for me some how
All I need is you, cause all I need is you
(All I need is you)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Lecrae's "All I Need Is You," released on the 2014 album *Anomaly*, is a profound declaration of dependence, not on worldly possessions or fleeting comforts, but on the singular, unyielding love and sufficiency of God. The song artfully unpacks the human tendency to seek fulfillment in external things – accolades, wealth, relationships, even personal achievements – and contrasts it with the ultimate peace and purpose found solely in a divine connection. Lecrae doesn't just state this; he navigates the internal landscape of someone who has experienced the hollowness of chasing after the ephemeral. He speaks to the universal quest for what truly satisfies the soul, a quest that often leads us down misguided paths. This resonates deeply with the ancient wisdom found throughout Scripture.
The core message of "All I Need Is You" mirrors the sentiment of David in Psalm 27:4, where he declares, "One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple." Lecrae's song is a modern articulation of this singular focus, expressing that even amidst life's pressures and desires, true contentment is found in God's presence. It’s a powerful counterpoint to the societal emphasis on accumulating and achieving, reminding us that our deepest needs are spiritual, not material. This theme is echoed in Jesus' words in Matthew 6:33, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well," which perfectly aligns with Lecrae's assertion that when God is the priority, everything else falls into its proper, less critical place. The song's strength lies in its honest portrayal of this spiritual pursuit, acknowledging the struggle but ultimately pointing to the unwavering truth of God's provision.
Further amplifying this message, the song speaks to the inadequacy of anything less than divine love. It’s a direct challenge to the idols we unconsciously build in our lives, as warned against in passages like 1 John 5:21: "Dear children, keep yourselves from idols." Lecrae’s confident assertion that God is "all I need" isn't born of arrogance, but of a lived experience of God’s faithfulness, a faith that outshines any earthly substitute. This pursuit of sufficiency in God is beautifully captured in Philippians 4:11-13, where Paul writes about learning to be content in all circumstances, stating, "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Lecrae’s anthem serves as a potent reminder that true strength and lasting satisfaction are not found in our own capabilities or the world's offerings, but in the boundless love and unwavering presence of God. It’s an inspiring call to reorient our desires and find our ultimate security and purpose in Him, a testament to the enduring power of faith in providing what truly nourishes the soul.