Lyrics
Verse 1
Before I ever knew His name
I was dead, walking my way
Stuck in all my sin and shame
I was destined for the grave
Pre-Chorus
Woah
If you've been searching
And if you've been hurting
Call out His Name
Chorus
Nobody but Jesus
I've tried other names
Nothing was the same
The only one I claim is
Jesus
Saved by His grace
He died in my place
There's no other name but
Jesus
He's still healing minds
Rescuing the blind
He's always on time
Jesus
And I'm just so thankful for
Verse 2
I was walking down a narrow road
I can feel the fight in my soul
But I don't have to fight it alone
'Cause Jesus made my heart His home
Pre-Chorus
Woah
If you've been searching
And if you've been hurting
Then call out His name
Chorus
Nobody but Jesus
I've tried other names
Nothing was the same
The only one I claim is
Jesus
Saved by His grace
He died in my place
There's no other name but
Jesus
He's still healing minds
Rescuing the blind
He's always on time
Jesus
And I'm just so thankful for
Bridge
Every time I call, You move mountains
I don't have a reason to doubt it
Even when I'm feeling surrounded
I don't gotta worry about it
I was broken, nothing could fix me
But You're the One rewriting my history
In You, I've always got victory
If I got You, there's nothing missing
Chorus
Nobody but Jesus
I've tried other names
Nothing was the same
The only one I claim is
Jesus
Saved by His grace
He died in my place
There's no other name but
Jesus
He's still healing minds
Rescuing the blind
He's always on time
Jesus
And I'm just so thankful for
Chorus
His Name is Jesus
I've tried other names
Nothing was the same
The only one I claim is
Jesus
Saved by His grace
He died in my place
There's no other name but
Jesus
He can heal your mind
Rescuing the blind
He's always on time
Jesus
And I'm just so thankful for
Jesus
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Meaning & Inspiration
Nobody But Jesus centers on salvation found in Christ alone. The opening verse describes a life trapped in sin and headed toward the grave before grace changes its direction. The chorus answers that condition with repeated confidence in the name of Jesus, His substitutionary death, and His continuing work of healing and rescue. Its language presents faith as dependence on Christ rather than confidence in another name or personal strength.
The second verse and bridge move from conversion into daily trust. Conflict remains, but the singer no longer faces it alone because Christ has made the heart His home. Images of mountains moving, brokenness being repaired, and victory amid surrounding trouble give the song a testimony-shaped focus. Acts 4:12 closely supports the declaration that salvation is found in no other name, while Ephesians 2:8-9 corresponds to the emphasis on being saved by grace. The repeated gratitude at the close fits the song as a response to mercy rather than an achievement of the singer.
Related Scripture
- Acts 4:12 Peter declares that salvation is found in no other name than Jesus.
- Ephesians 2:8-9 Paul teaches that salvation is received by grace through faith, not earned by works.