Maverick City Music - You Hold It All Together Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
Woo
Verse 1: Elyssa Smith
You come (Woo)
At the right time
When I least expect it
Never behind (Woo)
So why (Oh)
Would I be surprised
When You deliver
Every time?
Pre-Chorus: Elyssa Smith & Chandler Moore
On mountaintops, You stay the same
In valleys low, You never change
Chorus: Elyssa Smith & Chandler Moore
And I believe that I will see
The goodness of the Lord (Yeah)
I'm confident (Yeah) as seasons change
Your faithfulness remains
Oh-oh (Woo)
Oh-oh, ohh
Verse 2: Chandler Moore, Chandler Moore & Elyssa Smith
You go
You go before me
To prepare a blessing
You makе a way
It's more
Than I could imagine
More than I can fathom
Or comprеhend
Pre-Chorus: Chandler Moore & Elyssa Smith
On mountaintops (I'm so glad that), You stay the same (Ayy)
In valleys low (Oh yeah), You never change
Chorus: Chandler Moore & Elyssa Smith
(Sing it out)
And I believe that I will see
(What?)
The goodness of the Lord
(I'm confident)
I'm confident (Oh-oh-oh) as seasons change
Your faithfulness remains
You never change (Oh-oh)
You never change
You never change (Oh-oh)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Bridge: Chandler Moore & Elyssa Smith
God of my present, God of my future
You write my story, You hold it all together
God of my present, God of my future
You write my story, You hold it all together
God of my present
(And You are) God of my future
(You're still writing my story)
You write my story (Yeah)
You hold it all together
God of my present, God of my future
(You write my story) You write my story
(You hold) You hold it all together (Together)
Chorus: Chandler Moore & Elyssa Smith
(Say)
And I believe (Ayy) that I will see (I'm still gonna see it)
The goodness of (Yeah) the Lord
(In the land of the living)
I'm confident (Ayy) as seasons change
Your faithfulness remains
You stay the same
Bridge: Chandler Moore
(To the bridge, say)
God of my present, God of my future
(Sing it out)
You write my story
(You're the author and the finisher)
You hold it all together
(You are) God of my present
(And You still are) God of my future
(You're not caught by surprise)
You write my story (Ayy)
(You hold) You hold it all together
Bridge: Chandler Moore & Elyssa Smith
(One more time, say You are) God of my present
(And You're still right in the end) God of my future
(You write my story) You write my story (Yeah)
You hold it all together
God of my present
God of my future
You write my story
You hold it all together
Spontaneous: Chandler Moore
You hold it all together, hallelujah
You hold it all together
In my hands, it falls apart but
You hold it all (You hold it all together)
In my hands, I fall apart but
You hold it (You hold it all together)
My past, my present, my future
You hold (You hold it all together)
Ayy, You hold it (You hold it all together)
Chorus: Chandler Moore
And I believe that I will see
Say, the good- (The goodness of the Lord)
Your goodness doesn't change
I'm confident as seasons change
Your faithfulness remains
Your faithfulness
Your faithfulness remains
Great is Thy faithfulness
Your faithfulness remains
Morning by morning, new mercies
Morning by morning, Your faithful- (Your faithfulness remains)
All I have needed Your hand has provided
Your faithful- (Your faithfulness remains)
All I have needed Thy hand, You have provided
You have provided (Your faithfulness remains)
Your faithfulness (Your faithfulness remains)
Spontaneous: Chandler Moore
You are the Alpha, and You're Omega
You're in the middle, You hold it all together
You are the Alpha, and You're Omega
You're in the middle, You hold it all together
You are the Alpha (You're the Omega)
You're in the middle (You're in the middle)
You hold it all together
You are the Alpha (You are the Alpha)
That You're not just at the beginning (You're the Omega)
But You're not just at the end (You're in the middle)
You are here in the middle
(You hold it all together)
Spontaneous: Chandler Moore
You're not just at the beginning
And You're not just watching from the end
But You're walking with me in the middle
You're walking with me in the middle
You're the God of the middle
You're Jehovah in the middle
You're Provider of the middle
You're our Healer in the middle
You're our Keeper in the middle, yeah
You are the Alpha, and You're Omega
You're in the middle, You hold it all (Together)
Spontaneous: Chandler Moore
You hold it all together
You hold it all together
You hold it all together
You do (You hold it all together)
You do (You hold it all together)
In my hands, I fall apart but You
You hold (You hold it all together)
In my hands, it falls apart but You
(You hold it all together)
You've got the whole world (You hold it all together)
You've got the whole world
You hold it all (You hold it all together)
This is in your story, it's in your plans
You hold (You hold it all together)
Oh-oh, one more time (You hold it all together)
Chorus: Chandler Moore
And I believe that I will see
The goodness of the Lord
(One thing I'm sure about)
I'm confident as seasons change
Your faithfulness (Remains)
Outro: Chandler Moore
If you know you serve a faithful King
Would you lift up a shout of praise in this room? Come on
He's faithful, come on, He's faithful
He's faithful, He's faithful
He's faithful, He's faithful
He doesn't change, He's consistent
He doesn't change, He's consistent
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You Hold It All Together - Maverick City Music x UPPERROOM
Meaning & Inspiration
Maverick City Music’s "You Hold It All Together," released as part of their 2020 album of the same name, is a powerful declaration of unwavering faith in God’s sovereignty, particularly during times of personal or collective upheaval. This song emerges as a testament to the profound truth that even when life’s circumstances feel chaotic and overwhelming, God remains the stable anchor, the unshakeable foundation upon which everything rests. Its message resonates deeply with the biblical assurance found in Hebrews 1:3, which states Jesus “sustains all things by his powerful word.” The song speaks directly to the human experience of facing situations that seem beyond our control, reminding us that our ultimate security lies not in our own ability to manage or fix everything, but in the inherent faithfulness of our Creator.
The core of "You Hold It All Together" is a profound acknowledgment of God’s pervasive presence and His active role in upholding creation, mirroring the sentiment in Colossians 1:17, where Paul writes that in Christ, “all things hold together.” The lyrics articulate a trust that extends beyond visible circumstances, pointing to an unseen, divine orchestration. This is not a passive belief, but an active surrender, a conscious decision to place our anxieties and uncertainties into the hands of the One who not only created but also sustains the universe. The song encourages a perspective shift, urging listeners to fix their gaze upon God, as spoken of in Psalm 23:1: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Even when the path is dark and the future uncertain, the song’s message is that He leads, He guides, and He ultimately holds the entirety of our existence, past, present, and future, in perfect balance.
This anthem offers a profound interpretation of divine strength, suggesting that God’s power is not merely demonstrated in grand miracles, but in the quiet, consistent maintenance of all things. It’s a reflection of the wisdom shared in Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” The song’s impact lies in its ability to transform fear into fortitude, doubt into dependence, and helplessness into hope. It’s an invitation to experience the liberating truth that in God’s unwavering grip, even the most fractured pieces of our lives are held securely, awaiting His perfect restoration. This understanding brings a deep sense of peace, reminding us that our ability to “hold it all together” is not a personal achievement, but a reflection of His enduring faithfulness.