William McDowell - All I Want is You Lyrics
Lyrics
All I want is You
All I want is You
Oh Jesus
All I want is You
All I want is You
All I want is You
All I want is You
You're my reward, all I want is You
All I want is You
The reward of worship is God, all I want is You
All I want is You
Yes blessings come but the reward of worship is God,
All I want is You
All I want is You
You're my reward, You're my reward
All I want is You
See, yes you can be healed in the presence Of God, but He's reward of worship
All I want is You
He's the prize, all I want is You
All I want is You
All I want is You
All I want is You
All I want is You
Let you glory fill this house,
let the weight of your presence fill this house
May the person of Jesus enter this house,
Let your weight so come that we can't barely breath
Your glory, Your glory, all I want is You (all I want is You)
Your glory, Your person, all I want is You
Take me in, take me in, all I want is You
Hold me a little bit closer, all I want is You
All I want is You, hold me a little while longer
All I want is You Lord (all I want is You)
Take me a little bit deeper,
All I want is You (all I want is You)
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All I Want Is You
Meaning & Inspiration
William McDowell’s “All I Want Is You,” released on November 8, 2011, as part of the live worship album *Arise (The Live Worship Experience)*, is a profound declaration of singular devotion, echoing the Psalmist’s cry in Psalm 27:4: “One thing I have asked of the Lord; that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.” This song transcends mere musical expression; it is a raw, unvarnished plea for the presence of God above all else. The repetitive, almost mantra-like nature of the central phrase, “All I want is You,” underscores the totality of its message. It’s not simply about receiving blessings or experiencing miraculous interventions, though the lyrics acknowledge that healing and blessings can indeed be found in God’s presence. Instead, the song prioritizes the *Giver* of these gifts over the gifts themselves. This is powerfully articulated in lines like, "The reward of worship is God." This sentiment aligns directly with biblical teachings that emphasize God's inherent worth and our ultimate satisfaction found in Him alone. Proverbs 3:9-10 instructs us to honor the Lord with our wealth and firstfruits, suggesting that our devotion should rightly be directed towards Him, with tangible benefits flowing from that alignment.
The lyrical progression moves from a simple, direct statement of desire to a deeper yearning for intimacy and overwhelming divine presence. The lines, "Let your glory fill this house, let the weight of your presence fill this house," call to mind the dedication of the Temple in 1 Kings 8, where Solomon prayed for God's presence to inhabit the sacred space. The request for such a palpable, almost overwhelming presence – "Let your weight so come that we can't barely breathe" – is not a desire for mere comfort, but for a profound encounter that consumes all other earthly desires. This echoes the experience of the prophets who were often overcome by the Spirit of God. For example, Isaiah’s vision in Isaiah 6, where he cries, "Woe is me! For I am a man of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!" is a testament to the awe-inspiring and humbling nature of encountering the divine. The song’s ultimate invitation, "Take me in, hold me a little bit closer, take me a little bit deeper," is a prayer for spiritual immersion, a desire to be fully enveloped in God’s love and truth, as described in John 14:23 where Jesus promises, "Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them." William McDowell’s “All I Want Is You” serves as a potent reminder that the true treasure of faith lies not in what we can obtain from God, but in the unparalleled privilege of knowing Him and dwelling in His presence.