Travis Greene - Just Want You Lyrics
Lyrics
So take everything
I don't want it
I don't need it, God
Won't you take everything
I don't want it
I don't need it, God
I just want you
I just want you
I just want you
I just want you
We just want you
We just want you
We just want you
We just want you
(So) take everything
I don't want it
I don't need it, god
Take everything
I don't want it
I don't need it, God
I just want you (I just want you)
I just want you
I just want you
I just want you
We just want you (we just want)
We just want you
We just want you
We just want you
So take everything, Lord
Take everything
I don't want it
I don't need it, God
Take everything, Lord
Take everything
I don't want it
I don't need it, God
I just want you (I just want you)
Just want you
Just want you
Just want you
We just want you
We just want you
Just want you
Just want you
Just want you
So take everything
I don't want it
I don't need it, God
Take everything
I don't want it
I don't need it, God
repeat
Let's surrender now
Take me I'm yours
Take me, I'm yours
Take me, I'm yours
I just want you
Take me, I'm yours
Take me, I'm yours
I just want you
I just want you
Take me, I'm yours
Take me, I'm yours
I just want you
I just want you
Take me, I'm yours
Take me, I'm yours
I just want you
I just want you repeat
Take everything
I don't want it
I don't need it, God
Take everything
I don't want it
I don't need it, God
I don't want it
I don't need it
repeat
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Just Want You
Meaning & Inspiration
Travis Greene's "Just Want You," released on October 30, 2015, as part of his album *The Hill*, stands as a stark and beautiful declaration of singular devotion. This track immediately establishes its spiritual gravitas through a repetitive, yet deeply resonant, lyrical core that strips away all worldly desires to elevate the Creator above all else. It's not just a song; it’s a prayer, an anthem, and a profound statement of purpose for anyone seeking true spiritual alignment.
The song's foundational plea, "Take everything, I don't want it, I don't need it, God, I just want you," articulates a radical act of divestment. It challenges the inherent human tendency to accumulate, to covet, and to find security in temporal possessions or achievements. This isn't a casual dismissal of earthly blessings; rather, it’s a deliberate posture of humility, recognizing that anything outside of God's presence is ultimately unsatisfying. In a world that constantly encourages consumption and self-reliance, this sentiment cuts through the noise, advocating for a counter-cultural pursuit of the divine. This echoes the sentiment found in Philippians 3:7-8, where the Apostle Paul counts all previous gains as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. He considered everything "garbage" in comparison to gaining Christ, a direct parallel to relinquishing all that is "wanted" or "needed" in favor of God Himself.
The repeated insistence, "I just want you," moves beyond merely letting go of what's unwanted; it actively declares an exclusive desire for God. This mirrors the heart of Psalm 73:25, where the psalmist cries, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you." It speaks to an unadulterated yearning for communion with the Divine, acknowledging God as the ultimate source of satisfaction, peace, and purpose. This isn't about mere belief, but about a deep, relational hunger for the presence and person of God, understanding that true life and fulfillment are found solely in Him, as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:33 to "seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." The song guides the heart towards this foundational truth, repositioning our desires to align with divine priorities.
The transition from "I just want you" to "We just want you" expands this personal declaration into a corporate expression of worship, inviting all who engage with the music into this shared posture of surrender. It fosters a sense of unity in purpose, a collective acknowledgment that the church, as a body, shares this singular pursuit. This culminates in the powerful lines, "Let's surrender now / Take me I'm yours." This isn't a passive request but an active invitation to divine ownership, an offering of oneself as a living sacrifice. Romans 12:1 implores us to "offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." The song, through its unadorned lyrics, becomes an act of worship itself, guiding individuals to declare their complete devotion, echoing the biblical truth that we are not our own, but "bought at a price" (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), belonging fully to God.
"Just Want You" is more than a catchy chorus; it's a profound spiritual exercise in stripping away distractions and focusing on the irreducible core of faith. It challenges those who encounter it to evaluate their own attachments, prompting a self-examination of what truly holds precedence in their lives. The unyielding repetition isn't just for memorability; it serves as a meditative mantra, embedding the truth of God's supreme value into the very fabric of one's being. This song serves as a vital reminder that in a world clamoring for our attention, the deepest peace and most profound joy are discovered not in what we gain or hold onto, but in the radical act of letting go and simply wanting God above all. It's an inspiring call to radical discipleship, urging us to take up our cross daily and follow Him, understanding that in His presence alone is fullness of joy.