“I’ve come across many amazing musicians in my life, but few are like Adam … Read Full Bio ↴“I’ve come across many amazing musicians in my life, but few are like Adam Cappa, who has a true passion for the Lord above anything else in his life and is extremely talented as well. I’m excited to see what the Lord has in store for this new artist.” —Jeremy Camp

Twenty-five-year-old Adam Cappa was born and raised in Richmond, Indiana—the birthplace of recorded jazz where his dad is the sheriff and his mom is vice president of a local bank. Not the most obvious back-story for a rising new Christian pop artist.

But it’s clear that as soon as Adam began to investigate the reality of God for himself, other people were inspired to invest in Cappa. Although his heart stays close to home and family, he’s now ready to see where his faith—and the faith others have shown in him—is going to lead.

“We went to church every week, then at some point in high school I wondered: Who is this God I hear about but don’t really know personally?” the spiky-haired singer/guitarist recalls.

Such questions got him invited to a nondenominational Young Life group where Adam felt an immediate connection and developed a deep relationship with the Lord. Music had never been Cappa’s main interest (he was a Junior Olympics jump rope medalist), but the men putting their energy toward his spiritual growth were worship leaders, and mentors in his life, and he simply wanted to be like them.

In short order, Adam bought a guitar, learned a few songs, and was leading fellow students at a local youth group in Matt Redman’s “Blessed Be Your Name” and Chris Tomlin’s “Enough,” not fully realizing those guys were recording artists whose outreach was also their profession; Christian music just wasn’t on his radar. Cappa led worship at churches and youth events throughout college while working at Fountain City Wesleyan Church earning a degree from Indiana University. His joy was in serving kids not much younger than himself. He had never imagined a record deal, but a new talent would begin to change that.

“God began to write a lot of songs in my heart,” Adam says. “Before I knew it, I felt the Lord had called me to pursue ministry on the road full time. I sold my car, bought a van, and started playing for teen camps full time.”

It was in those travels that Cappa first met fellow Indiana native Jeremy Camp through a mutual friend. The chart-topping rock/worship artist generously welcomed Adam to his home studio to record some demos and offer insights about music and ministry.

“We stayed in touch, and then through an unrelated booking deal on my end, I was asked to open a concert for Jeremy,” he remembers. “When I came off stage that night Jeremy was there waiting and said, ‘You blew me away tonight; that was incredible. I really felt the Lord speak to my heart, and I want to invest in you. I love your heart and your passion for the Lord.’ He had been praying about this work I was doing. So, we prayed some more and felt like God was saying, ‘Go.’ Soon we were working together on my debut album.”

Co-written and produced with Camp and Andy Dodd (Switchfoot, Plain White T’s), The Rescue bears comparison to Cappa’s mentor with its biblically insightful themes and emotionally stirring arrangements. It also brings to mind Redman and Tomlin respectively through subtle European production values and a crystalline singing voice that engages both pop and praise listeners alike.

The first single and title track is a fine example of all those elements. Born from the story of Peter stepping off the boat in Matthew 14, its initially heavy tone is lightened by a heavenward chorus: I’m so far down, but this time around I’m keeping my eyes on You / You are the rescue.

“This was one of the first ideas I brought to the table,” remembers Adam about writing the song. “I thought of moments in my life when I was crying out to Jesus, drowning and desperate to be rescued by a Savior. People focus on Peter’s lack of faith in that passage, but I also think about the great faith it inspired; that’s when he understood only Jesus could save him.”

Cappa’s own strong belief is evident on the uplifting “Perfect” where he stays focused on the words of John 16 and how God sees us as His children in the midst of this broken world: No matter what you say, no matter how it seems, you’re perfect to Me.

“God showed His perfect love through Christ, and in His eyes we are perfection waiting to happen,” he says. “We are more than our earthly hardships, because Christ overcame the world.”

Adam echoes that message on “Sail Away,” encouraging a life-weary friend to rest in the Lord. He puts active faith in God’s promises on “From the Inside,” a strikingly positive, acoustic-driven pop song about desiring spiritual growth that confesses: I need you to change me.

At the heart of The Rescue is “Washed Over Me,” a stirring expression of worship based on Ephesians 2 that Camp offered to share with an enthusiastic Cappa.

“My jaw dropped when I heard the chorus—I was so excited to work on it,” admits Adam. “The message is just so bold and clear right out of the gate. People won’t have to sit back and wonder what this is about.”

I’ve been washed; I’ve been cleansed; I have been made free.
I’ve been bought by the blood my King has bled for me.
The sweetest victory won at Calvary, where Your love washed over me.

In light of that saving gift, other standout songs like “Only a Glimpse” and “What’s at Stake” keep in mind eternity and lovingly urge others to do the same.

“I’ve seen God’s hand in my life, and I know that’s just a small taste of what’s to come,” he says. “It reminds me to be more focused on things above. And to consider everyone around me from an eternal perspective, to speak up, and be sure they know what God wants for them, too.”

That’s exactly what Adam Cappa will do on tour this fall with Jeremy Camp—reach out to people with an amazing rescue story.

“I’ve been transformed because someone took the time to love me and show me the power of God in my life,” he concludes. “I want to share that same thing and see the same changes in others. I know what it means when someone takes the time.”

All I Really Want
Adam Cappa Lyrics

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I can feel it all over my skin
It's pouring out from the depths within
Like a river running with no end in sight
Everything's right
You can see it all over my face
I don't ever want to leave this place
When I am wrapped in your embrace I find that the
Search is through

All that's left to do is fall into your arms and give
You all my heart

All I really want is you
Nothing better I can find
All I really want to do is tell the world that you're
Mine
I've been everywhere and I-I-I know
Without you I have no where to go
You gave me life and made me new
All I really want is you

I can feel it when you say my name
Like a fire running through my veins
Hasn't stopped since the day my heart was found
And everything's changed
There's some things that you cannot hide
Like the light shining through my eyes
You can see it even when I'm miles away
The search is through
All that's left to do is fall into your arms and give
You all my heart

I give it all away, hanging on every word you say
Your all that I've searched for, and I will never ask
For more
Take my heart, it's yours in every way

All I really want is you

Overall Meaning

In the song "All I Really Want" by Adam Cappa, the singer expresses his love and devotion for his partner. He describes the sensation of being engulfed by his partner's love, as if it's pouring out from the depths within and running like a river with no end in sight. Being wrapped in his partner's embrace signifies that the search is over and there's no need to keep looking. The singer has found everything he needs in his partner's love.

He confesses that all he really wants is his partner. Nothing else compares. He wants to tell the world that his partner is his, and he feels lost without them. The intensity of the love he feels is compared to fire running through his veins. The physical signs of the love are apparent, such as the light shining through his eyes, even when he's miles away from his partner. He gives his heart away effortlessly, hanging on every word his partner says, and declares that his partner is all he's searched for and he'll never ask for more. It's an expression of pure love and devotion, and a desire to be constantly surrounded by it.

Line by Line Meaning

I can feel it all over my skin
The intense emotions I feel inside are manifesting themselves outwardly.

It's pouring out from the depths within
My emotions are strong and coming from a place deep inside me.

Like a river running with no end in sight
The feeling is continuous and never-ending, much like a river's flow.

Everything's right
Everything feels perfect and in its right place.

You can see it all over my face
My happiness and contentment are evident on my face.

I don't ever want to leave this place
I am so content that I never want to leave this state of being.

When I am wrapped in your embrace I find that the Search is through
Being embraced by you provides me with an overwhelming sense of peace and satisfaction, as if the search for happiness is finally over.

All that's left to do is fall into your arms and give You all my heart
All I want is to surrender myself fully to you.

All I really want is you
You are the only thing I truly need.

Nothing better I can find
You are the best thing that has ever happened to me.

All I really want to do is tell the world that you're Mine
I want the world to know that we belong together.

I've been everywhere and I-I-I know
I have searched everywhere and found that nothing else compares to you.

Without you I have no where to go
You are my home, and without you I would be lost.

You gave me life and made me new
You have given my life purpose and meaning.

I can feel it when you say my name
Your voice has a powerful effect on me.

Like a fire running through my veins
Your words send a warm, energizing feeling through my whole body.

Hasn't stopped since the day my heart was found
I have been in love with you since the day we found each other.

And everything's changed
Meeting you has changed everything for me.

There's some things that you cannot hide
The depth of my feelings for you cannot be concealed.

Like the light shining through my eyes
My love for you shines through my eyes, even when we're apart.

You can see it even when I'm miles away
My love for you is visible no matter where I am.

I give it all away, hanging on every word you say
I am completely devoted to you, and trust your every word.

Your all that I've searched for, and I will never ask For more
You are everything I've ever wanted, and I don't need anything else.

Take my heart, it's yours in every way
I give you my whole heart, and all that I am.

All I really want is you
You are the ultimate source of my happiness and contentment.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY CAMP, JEREMY THOMAS CAMP, SCOTT DAVIS, WILLIAM SCOTT DAVIS

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