Lyrics
Verse 1
I am nothing without you, Lord
Only you know my life, Lord
Oh, you have seen me through the low
And you never let me go
And you never let me go
Verse 2
When I had no strength, you carried me
When I couldn't see, you guided me
Through every season, through every storm
You were right there all along
Chorus
Only you bring me joy
Only you know my weakness
Only you hear my cry
Only you never leave me
Only you give me peace
Only you restore my soul
Only you are my God
Only you and you alone
Only you, only you
Jesus, only you
Only you, only you
There is none like you
Only you, only you
You are all I need
All my life, all my praise
Jesus, you are all I need
Verse 3
When I was lost, you came and found me
When I was broken, you surrounded me
You turned my mourning into dancing
Put a new song inside of me
When the road was hard, you made a way
When I was afraid, you gave me faith
Though I walk through the darkest valley
I know you are with me every day
Chorus
Only you bring me joy
Only you know my weakness
Only you hear my cry
Only you never leave me
Only you give me peace
Only you restore my soul
Only you are my God
Only you and you alone
Only you, only you
Jesus, only you
Only you, only you
There is none like you
Only you, only you
You are all I need
All my life, all my praise
Jesus, you are all I need
Bridge
My healer, my keeper
My father, my savior
If I have you, I have everything
If I have you, I have everything
When the world is gone, you'll remain
Jesus, forever you will reign
If I lose it all, I still have you
If I have no words, my heart knows you
Through the fire, through the rain
You are faithful, you remain
Who gives me strength? Only you
Who gives me peace? Only you
Who hears my prayer? Only you
Who will never leave me? Only you
Who is my home? Only you
Who is my way? Only you
Jesus, only you
Chorus
Only you, only you
Jesus, only you
Only you, only you
There is none like you
Only you, only you
You are all I need
All my life, all my praise
Jesus, you are all I need
Outro
Only you, only you
Through the valleys, through the hills, only you
You have kept me, you keep me still, only you
Yesterday, today, forever
All my life, all my praise, Jesus
You are all I need
I am nothing without you, Lord
Only you know my life, Lord
Every breath that I breathe
Every song that I sing
Only you, only you
Jesus, only you
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Meaning & Inspiration
Only You centers on dependence upon Jesus through weakness, fear, loss, and uncertainty. The verses describe divine care in direct, personal images: strength for the weary, guidance when sight fails, companionship in the darkest valley, and restoration after mourning. Its repeated confession that Christ alone brings joy and peace gives the song the character of worship rather than self-reliance. The language also presents faithfulness as steady across hardship, not limited to moments of relief.
Several lines closely echo biblical themes. The restored soul and dark valley recall Psalm 23, while the promise of an abiding divine presence is consistent with Hebrews 13:5. The bridge gathers these ideas into names such as healer, keeper, Father, and Savior. By returning again and again to the phrase only You, the lyric emphasizes trust in Christ above possessions, circumstances, or human strength. The closing repetition makes the central confession unmistakable: Jesus is portrayed as the source of every breath, song, and enduring hope.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 23:3-4 The lyric echoes the restored soul and Gods presence in the darkest valley.
- Hebrews 13:5 The promise that Christ will not leave reflects Gods assurance never to forsake His people.