Todd Dulaney - My Everything Lyrics
Lyrics
I am empty will You fill me up
I know I'll make it if You fill my cup
Yes it's essential that I be with You
Cuz You are, You are, You are, my everything
Oh oh, oh oh oh Lord, oh oh
Oh oh oh...
I am longing to hold Your hand
You'll pull me closer Christ on You I'll stand
I know you'll never leave my side
Cuz You are, You are, You are your my everything yes
Oh oh oh...
Yes, nobody can take Your place, I'm yours woah oh oh oh
I'll cling to Your warm embrace, I'm yours, woah oh oh oh yeah
Your love can not be replaced, I'm yours woah oh oh oh, yeah
I'll cling to Your warm embrace I'm yours woah oh oh oh ooo
Oh oh oh...
Oh oh oh, yes oh your woththy yes, your worthy yeah
Oh oh oh...
You'll pull me closer, Christ on You I'll stand
Video
My Everything (The Oh Song)
Meaning & Inspiration
Todd Dulaney's "My Everything," released in 2013 as part of his album *Pulling Me Through*, stands as a profound declaration of unwavering devotion and absolute reliance on God. The song doesn't just offer pleasant melodies; it delves into the very core of a believer's relationship with the Divine, articulating a deep-seated need for His presence and guidance. At its heart, "My Everything" is a prayer set to music, a testament to the truth that apart from God, we are truly empty and incapable of navigating the complexities of life. The opening lines, "I am empty will You fill me up," immediately resonate with the human condition, echoing the psalmist's cry in Psalm 42:1, "As the deer pants for water, so my soul pants for you, my God." This yearning is not for a casual acquaintance, but for an essential filling, a concept central to John 15:5 where Jesus declares, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." The lyrical assertion, "I know I'll make it if You fill my cup," speaks to a faith that finds its strength not in personal ability, but in the overflowing grace and power of God, much like the woman at the well in John 4, whose thirst was quenched by Jesus' living water. The repeated declaration, "Cuz You are, You are, You are, my everything," is the song's unwavering thesis, a powerful acknowledgment that God’s centrality in our lives is not optional, but foundational. This echoes the first commandment found in Exodus 20:3, "You shall have no other gods before me." The longing expressed, "I am longing to hold Your hand," paints a vivid picture of intimacy and connection, mirroring the intimacy David speaks of in Psalm 27:4, "One thing I ask from the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple." The assurance, "You'll pull me closer Christ on You I'll stand," reflects the steadfastness found in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." The unwavering commitment, "I know You'll never leave my side," is a direct echo of God's promise in Deuteronomy 31:6, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." The impassioned repetition of "nobody can take Your place" and "Your love can not be replaced" underscores a profound recognition of God's unique and incomparable worth, aligning with the prophet Isaiah's words in Isaiah 44:6, "I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god." Ultimately, "My Everything" is an anthem for the soul, a vibrant expression of total surrender and an invitation for listeners to examine their own hearts and ask, is God truly their everything? This song powerfully encourages a deeper, more holistic dependence on the Creator, reminding us that He is not just a part of our lives, but the very essence of them, the source of our strength, and the object of our deepest affection.