Stryper - All Of Me Lyrics
Lyrics
All my life searching for the one to share
The space within my heart
To stand right by my side
Then you came to me
Shining as the morning sun
You gave your love to me
And I knew you were the one
The one to share my life
To make all the wrong so right
We will live as one for all eternity
You and I
I'm giving you all of me
Cause you gave me all of you
I'll love you forever
For you my love's so strong
I'm giving you all of me
Cause you gave me all of you
We'll stand together
And our love will always carry on
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Stryper -All of Me
Meaning & Inspiration
Stryper's powerful anthem, "All Of Me," arrived with the iconic album *To Hell with the Devil*, released on January 1, 1986. This track stands as a testament to the band's unwavering commitment to their message, offering a profound exploration of surrender and divine love.
While the lyrics might initially resonate as a universal yearning for a romantic connection, a closer look through the lens of Stryper’s openly declared faith reveals "All Of Me" as a vibrant declaration of devotion to Jesus Christ. The song eloquently captures the spiritual journey, articulating the innate human search for a foundational connection that transcends earthly relationships. The opening lines, detailing a lifelong quest for "the one to share the space within my heart" and "to stand right by my side," powerfully echo the soul's deep longing for purpose and belonging, a void only divine love can truly satisfy. This profound human search is beautifully reflected in Scripture, where the psalmist cries out in Psalm 42:1-2, "As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." It speaks to a deep, inherent yearning within us, a spiritual hunger that God Himself placed there, inviting us to seek Him. As Jeremiah 29:13 promises, "You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart."
Then, the pivotal moment arrives with the lines, "Then you came to me / Shining as the morning sun / You gave your love to me / And I knew you were the one." This vividly portrays Christ as the bringer of light, hope, and new beginnings into a life previously marked by searching. His arrival dispels spiritual darkness and brings clarity, revealing Him as the long-sought answer. This imagery aligns perfectly with John 8:12, where Jesus declares, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." The reception of His unconditional love signifies the moment of spiritual awakening, a transformational encounter that changes everything, as God "has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ" (2 Corinthians 4:6). It’s an undeniable recognition of His saving grace, offered freely while we were still lost, as Romans 5:8 affirms: "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
The commitment expressed next, "The one to share my life / To make all the wrong so right / We will live as one for all eternity / You and I," speaks directly to the redemptive power of Christ. Through His sacrifice, He not only offers forgiveness but actively transforms lives, making "all the wrong so right" and creating a new creation in Him, as 2 Corinthians 5:17 states: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." The promise of "living as one for all eternity" speaks to the unbreakable spiritual union believers share with Christ, a bond that transcends earthly limitations and secures everlasting life. John 17:3 clarifies this: "And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." This eternal relationship is the cornerstone of Christian faith, found only through Him, as He proclaimed in John 14:6, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Finally, the declaration "I'm giving you all of me / Cause you gave me all of you / I'll love you forever / For you my love's so strong / We'll stand together / And our love will always carry on" encapsulates the essence of a surrendered life. This complete surrender of self is a direct, grateful response to Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the cross, His "all of you." It mirrors the call in Romans 12:1 to "present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." Our love for God is a direct overflow of His initiating love for us, as 1 John 4:19 reminds us: "We love because he first loved us." This reciprocal act of love forms an unbreakable covenant, a deep devotion that fulfills the greatest commandment to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37). The assurance that "our love will always carry on" reflects the eternal nature of God's unchanging love for humanity, and our enduring faithfulness to Him, a relationship rooted in an unshakeable Savior who is "the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). "All Of Me" is a powerful testimony to the transformative power of divine love and the joyous response of a heart fully committed to its Savior.