Lyrics
oh lord, your my everyhing
praise wait-eth for thee my king
oh-oh, thou who hear-eth everthing
oh lord, your my ev-ry-thing
repeat as directed
you-----are my light
that shines---in the midst of darkness
you-----are my help
your're there---in times of trouble-- (modulaton)
where----would--i be
if not but for your mercy
oh lord, your're my ev-erything
(repeat as directed)
praise wait-eth for thee
my everything
(repeat as directed)
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Meaning & Inspiration
My Everything is a direct confession of dependence on God. The repeated declaration that the Lord is light, help, and everything gives the song the character of a prayer as much as a song of praise. Its brief lines keep attention on divine faithfulness rather than personal strength. The image of light shining in darkness presents God as the answer to fear and uncertainty, while the reference to help in trouble expresses confidence in his nearness.
The opening phrase closely echoes Psalm 65:1 in the King James tradition, where praise waits for God in Zion. The lyric also recalls Psalm 46:1 by naming God as help in troubled times. Together, those biblical connections support the central confession: mercy sustains the singer, and life apart from that mercy would be empty. Repetition turns that confession into worship, allowing each return to the title to reinforce gratitude, trust, and complete reliance on the Lord.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 65:1 The opening phrase echoes the psalm declaration that praise waits for God in Zion.
- Psalm 46:1 The psalm names God as a present help in trouble, matching the lyric.