Matt Papa - No One Else Lyrics
Lyrics
Psalms 63:1-4, 148, 150, Jer 29:13, Mark 12:30, Rom 12:1, Phil 3:8
God You are my God
I seek Your face
With all my heart
Soul, mind, and strength
Sovereign God
My Abba Father
I will trust in You forever
Jesus, Master
I will follow You
You shed Your blood for me
Everlasting, Sovereign God
You are my desire
There is no one else for me
Jesus, Savior, Risen One
You set my soul on fire
There's no turning back for me
Faithful God, my dearest friend
You have my heart come take my hand
And walk with me, oh how I need
Your touch, Your face is all I seek
Chorus
How could I ever cease to sing of the praises of my God and King?
You are all to me my everything, now for You Lord I'll live, I'll bring
My sacrifice of praise to You, Lord it's all of me, my life unto
The Living God, You shed Your blood upon the cross now everything is loss
Compared to knowing You, my Savior what else could I do but
Follow You for all my days, my lips will never cease to sing Your
Praise Him sun and moon and stars
Praise Him all ye sons of God
Praise Him angels fire and wind
All creation and all men
Praise Him in His sanctuary
Praise Him for His might and deeds
Praise the Lord with song and dancing
Praise the Lord O my soul Praise HIM!
Chorus
Video
No One Else
Meaning & Inspiration
Matt Papa’s “No One Else,” released on May 22, 2021, is a profound declaration of singular devotion to God, drawing deeply from the wellspring of Scripture to articulate a faith that is all-consuming and unyielding. The song’s genesis is clearly rooted in a passionate engagement with biblical texts, evident in its direct paraphrasing and thematic resonance with passages like Psalms 63:1-4, which speaks of a soul thirsting for God, and Jeremiah 29:13, promising that those who seek God with all their heart will find Him. This isn't just a song; it's a theological statement set to music, a vibrant expression of the ultimate longing for divine connection.
The lyrical tapestry of “No One Else” weaves together expressions of surrender and worship, echoing the fervent calls to praise found in Psalms 148 and 150. Papa’s invocation of God as “my God,” “Sovereign God,” and “Abba Father” immediately establishes a deeply personal and reverent relationship, mirroring the intimacy described in Romans 8:15. The explicit mention of Jesus as “Master,” “Savior,” and “Risen One,” coupled with the acknowledgment of His shed blood, grounds the song firmly in the core tenets of Christian belief, particularly the sacrifice of Christ as central to salvation. This theme is further amplified by the reference to Mark 12:30, which commands to love the Lord one’s God with all one’s heart, soul, mind, and strength. The lyrical journey moves from seeking God’s face to a resolute declaration, “There is no one else for me,” a sentiment that finds its parallel in the Apostle Paul’s profound assessment in Philippians 3:8, where he counts all things as loss compared to knowing Christ Jesus.
The song’s central message is one of absolute, undivided allegiance. It rejects any notion of divided loyalties, asserting that in the grand scheme of existence, nothing compares to the intimate knowledge of God. The chorus, in particular, is a powerful exhalation of this truth, a fervent pledge to offer a “sacrifice of praise” and to dedicate one’s entire life to the “Living God.” The imagery of God shedding His blood upon the cross serves as the ultimate catalyst for this total surrender, transforming all worldly gain into a mere trifle when measured against the immeasurable value of knowing one’s Savior. This perspective is not presented as a mere option, but as the only logical and inevitable response for a soul ignited by divine love, leading to a commitment to “follow You for all my days.” The inclusion of the expansive call to praise from the Psalms – involving sun, moon, stars, angels, wind, fire, and all of creation and humanity – elevates the personal declaration of devotion into a cosmic anthem, inviting every created thing to join in extolling the worth of the Lord. This is not merely a song about feeling good; it is a deeply theological reflection on the nature of God and the appropriate response of the redeemed human heart, challenging listeners to examine the totality of their own affections and commitments.