Lyrics
Beautiful and for our sins
You traded it for my guilt
You've given me life within
You gave beauty for ashes
You gave it all for me
Love greater than my sin
You reached down and rescued me
You traded beauty for ashes
All You've done and all You gave
Did it just for me
And all I have and all that I am
I give it back to thee
Have it all, have it all
Have it all, have it all
Have it all
To take away all my shame
To rid me of all my past
Just to be one with You
You traded beauty for ashes
I don't deserve Your love
But You picked me up anyway
You seated me in Your place
Traded beauty for ashes
All You've done and all You gave
Did it just for me
And all I have and all that I am
I give it back to thee
Have it all, have it all
Have it all, have it all
Have it all
Take me make me
And Have it all
Shape me mould me
Have it all
Take me make me
Have it all
Shape me mould me
Have it all
Have it all, have it all
Have it all, have it all
Have it all
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Meaning & Inspiration
"Have It All" centers on Christ's self-giving love and the worshiper's response of surrender. It contrasts sin, guilt, and shame with the life, rescue, and acceptance found in Christ. The recurring image of beauty given in place of ashes connects the song's personal testimony to biblical language about restoration.
The repeated line "Have it all" turns that testimony into a prayer of complete dedication. Rather than limiting surrender to a single feeling or act, the lyrics offer " all that I am" back to God. The bridge's petitions to be taken, made, shaped, and molded give the surrender practical form. Together, these images portray worship as a response to mercy: a life that has been rescued is whally placed back in God's hands.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 61:3 The prophet speaks of beauty being given instead of ashes.
- Romans 12:1 Paul calls for a life offered to God as a living sacrifice.