Lyrics
Refrain (x2)
Every other god is an idol
Who cannot see or cannot hear
But there is one true Living God!
There is one true Living God!
Chorus
His name is Jesus (x3)
Refrain (x2)
Every other god is an idol
Who cannot see or cannot hear
But there is one true Living God!
There is one true Living God!
Chorus
Your name is Jesus (x3)
Spontaneous
You're burning away all the other names (x3)
Your name is Jesus
There is only Jesus
Chorus
There is one true Living God (x3)
Refrain
Every other god is an idol
Who cannot see or cannot hear
But there is one true Living God!
There is one true Living God!
Outro
You are the Lord, You are the Lord
There is no other God
You are the lord forevermore
You shall reign ...
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“You Are the Lord (Spontaneous)” by UpperRoom Music is a repeated declaration that Jesus is the one true living God. The refrain begins by naming other gods as idols that cannot see or hear, then answers with “there is one true Living God.” The chorus follows with the name of Jesus sung three times.
The spontaneous section adds a line about burning away every other name, until only “Jesus” remains. The closing words state it directly: “You are the Lord, there is no other God,” and the song ends by looking toward His reign forever. The structure repeats on purpose, so the congregation can keep singing the same confession.
The lines are close to Psalm 115:4-8, Isaiah 45:5 and Philippians 2:9-11, on idols that cannot speak or see, the Lord who has no equal and the name of Jesus. The song suits a long, unhurried time of worship.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 115:4-8 Idols have eyes but cannot see
- Isaiah 45:5 I am the Lord, and there is no other
- Philippians 2:9-11 God gave Jesus the name above every name