Amick recently completed recording the voice of Aslan the Lion for Disney Records on a musical CD inspired by The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He also has two Grammy nominations for vocal jazz albums.
Amick has also starred in many television shows. You may recognize him as Ian Troi, Counselor Trois father from Star Trek, The Next Generation (he even has Star Trek trading cards with his name and picture that are collectors items for Trekkies). Some of Amicks other television guest roles have been on Ally McBeal, Kristin, Frasier, Friends, Saved By the Bell, and Superior Court on which he appeared as a series regular for 3 seasons playing attorney Darrell Guillary.
As a voice over actor, Amicks voice can be heard on many television and radio commercials and singing voices in over 50 episodes of The Simpsons. Amick has performed on many movie soundtracks including Shrek, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Pocahontas, Hercules, Mulan, El Dorado, and all three Matrix movies. Amick has just recorded a brand new CD called Encounter, in which each song on the CD is sung as a famous man from the Bible who is in the midst of a turning point or Encounter with God.
All I Ever Wanted
Amick Byram Lyrics
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Gleaming in the moonlight
Cool and clean and all I've ever known
All I ever wanted
Sweet perfumes of incense
Graceful rooms of alabaster stone
All I ever wanted
With my father, mother, brother: oh so noble, oh so strong
Now I am home
Here among my trappings and belongings, I belong
And if anybody doubts it
They couldn't be more wrong
I am a sovereign prince of Egypt
A son of a proud history that's shown
Etched on ev'ry wall
Surely this is all I ever wanted
All I ever wanted
All I ever wanted
(Queen)
This is your home, my son
Here the river brought you
And it's here the river meant
To be your home
Now you know the truth, love
Now forget and be content
When the gods send you a blessing
You don't ask why it was sent...
The lyrics of "All I Ever Wanted" by Amick Byram tells the story of Moses and his privileged life in Egypt before he discovered his true identity as a Hebrew and a follower of God. In the first verse, Moses talks about his love for his luxurious life in Egypt where everything is cool, clean, and graceful. He treasures his family, his noble status, and his opulent possessions. Moses sees himself as a prince of Egypt, proud of his country's history and heritage. The chorus of the song reinforces the truth that all he wanted in life is to live comfortably as a privileged member of Egyptian society.
The second verse is from the perspective of the Queen, Moses' foster mother, who reveals to him the truth about his real identity as a Hebrew. She tells him that the river brought him to Egypt, and that he should forget about his past and be content in his current life. She advises him not to question the blessings that the gods send his way. The lyrics highlight Moses' internal struggle as he grapples with his identity and decides to leave his life of privilege to fight for his people's freedom. The song ends with Moses' transformation as he reflects on the blessings he has received as a follower of God.
Line by Line Meaning
Gleaming in the moonlight
Shining brightly in the light of the moon's illumination
Cool and clean and all I've ever known
Refreshing and pure, and the only familiar thing in my life
All I ever wanted
Everything I've ever desired
Sweet perfumes of incense
Delightful scents of burning incense
Graceful rooms of alabaster stone
Elegant spaces made of beautiful white stone
All I ever wanted
Everything I've ever desired
This is my home
The place where I belong
With my father, mother, brother: oh so noble, oh so strong
Living with my family, who are all honorable and mighty
Now I am home
I have returned to my rightful place
Here among my trappings and belongings, I belong
Being surrounded by my possessions confirms that this is where I'm meant to be
And if anybody doubts it
If someone questions my place here
They couldn't be more wrong
They are mistaken
I am a sovereign prince of Egypt
I am a ruler, born to lead Egypt
A son of a proud history that's shown
I am the product of a history worth celebrating and showcasing
Etched on ev'ry wall
The evidence of my heritage is everywhere around me
Surely this is all I ever wanted
Without a doubt, this is everything I've ever desired
All I ever wanted
Everything I've ever desired
This is your home, my son
You were meant to be here, my child
Here the river brought you
The river chose to bring you here
And it's here the river meant
This is the place where the river destined you to be
To be your home
To be the place where you belong
Now you know the truth, love
You understand the reality of your situation, my dear
Now forget and be content
Don't dwell on the past, and be happy with what you have
When the gods send you a blessing
If the divine sends you a gift
You don't ask why it was sent...
You shouldn't question why, simply accept and appreciate it.
Contributed by Wyatt V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.