Marvin Sapp - All About You Lyrics
Lyrics
(Chorus:)
It's all about you
I'm so glad that I have found
The one who turned my life around
Made my world a better place to live
It's all about you
I'm so glad you came this way
Made my darkness turn to day
Now it's for you I will live
So many days, in so many ways
I took for granted all tha you planted
In my life for me to enjoy
Since I was a little boy
Now my eyes are open
So I can see all you've done for me
You made my life complete
So much joy to me you bring
So forever I'll lift my voice and sing
(Chorus)
(repeat above verse)
For you
All I do is for you
Even in my darkest hour
You are there to give me power
I'm so glad I found peace I you
Video
All About You
Meaning & Inspiration
Marvin Sapp's soul-stirring rendition of "All About You," from his 2002 album *I Believe*, is a profound declaration of unwavering devotion, a testament to the transformative power of finding one's ultimate focus in God. This song isn't just a melody; it's a lived experience, a jubilant confession that resonates with anyone who has encountered divine grace and had their world irrevocably altered for the better. The central theme is one of radical redirection, shifting from a self-centered existence to one entirely dedicated to the source of all goodness. Sapp articulates a journey of awakening, moving from a state of perhaps unacknowledged dependence to a full, open-eyed appreciation for the divine intervention that has brought light into darkness and peace into turmoil.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of spiritual maturation, acknowledging past oversight with humility and gratitude. The realization that "so many days, in so many ways, I took for granted all that you planted" speaks to a common human failing – to become accustomed to blessings, to forget the benevolent hand that provides them. This mirrors the admonishment in Deuteronomy 8:11-14, which warns against forgetting the Lord your God when you have become prosperous. Sapp's personal testimony, "Since I was a little boy," suggests a lifelong relationship, a foundation of faith that, through time and experience, has led to a deeper, more conscious understanding of divine commitment. The breaking of spiritual blindness, "Now my eyes are open, so I can see all you've done for me," is a powerful metaphor for conversion and spiritual enlightenment, akin to the healing of the blind man in John 9, who could then see both physically and spiritually. The phrase "You made my life complete" is a profound echo of the Savior's promise of abundant life, as spoken in John 10:10, "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."
The chorus, "It's all about you," is a striking inversion of typical human aspirations. Instead of the world revolving around self, Sapp declares that his entire being is now oriented towards God. This dedication finds its roots in the Great Commandment to love the Lord with all one's heart, soul, and strength, as recorded in Mark 12:30. The declaration, "Now it's for you I will live," is a willing surrender, a conscious choice to align one's life with divine purpose. This resonates with Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:1, where he urges believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, which is their spiritual worship. The acknowledgment of divine presence even in hardship, "Even in my darkest hour, You are there to give me power," directly reflects the promises found in Isaiah 41:10: "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The ultimate peace found in this relationship, "I'm so glad I found peace in you," is the profound stillness that surpasses all understanding, a peace that the world cannot give, as Jesus promised in John 14:27. "All About You" is more than a song; it’s an invitation to experience the same liberating truth and to redirect our lives towards the One who truly makes all things new.