All I Want
B.N.J. Lyrics
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Would wash men's feet
Get pushed around
Then turn the other cheek
I want to be more like Him
Everyday
In every way
He took for Himself
He was more concerned
For everybody else
I want to be more like Him
Everyday
In every way
I want to be more like Jesus
That's why I've put my life in His hands
I want to be more like Jesus
And with His help I know that I can
As tears of pain
Fell from His eyes
He prayed for those
Who had him crucified
I want to be more like Him
Everyday in every way
I want to be more like Jesus
That's why I've put my life in His hands
I want to be more like Jesus
And with His help I know that I can
Oh,
I want to be more like Jesus
That's why I've put my life in His hands
Oh oh
I want to be more like Jesus
The song "All I Want" by B.N.J. is a clear declaration of the desire to live a life more like Jesus. The song opens with a rhetorical question about the type of man who would humble himself and wash the feet of others, and yet still turn his other cheek in the face of mistreatment. The answer, of course, is Jesus, who serves as the ultimate example for the singer. The chorus emphasizes the desire to be more like Jesus and to put his life in Christ's hands. The bridge of the song highlights a poignant moment in Jesus' life as he prayed for those who persecuted him while tears streamed down his face. This moment underscores the message of the song: to follow Christ's example of love, forgiveness, and selflessness.
The lyrics showcase the virtues of a Christ-like life, including humility, service, and love for others. It also acknowledges the struggles that come with striving to be like Jesus, but with His help, the singer knows that he can achieve this goal. The raw emotion in the bridge, combined with the rest of the song's evocative lyrics and music, creates a powerful message of faith and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
What kind of man
Would wash men's feet
Get pushed around
Then turn the other cheek
What kind of person would perform such a humble act as washing the feet of others, endure mistreatment, and choose to forgive rather than retaliate?
I want to be more like Him
Everyday
In every way
I aspire to live my life in a similar manner to the example set by Jesus, every day and in all aspects.
So little time
He took for Himself
He was more concerned
For everybody else
Jesus had little time for his own personal interests as his primary focus was the welfare of others.
I want to be more like Jesus
That's why I've put my life in His hands
I want to be more like Jesus
And with His help I know that I can
I desire to emulate Jesus, which is why I have surrendered my life to him; trusting that with his guidance, I can become more like him.
As tears of pain
Fell from His eyes
He prayed for those
Who had him crucified
I want to be more like Him
Everyday in every way
Even while experiencing physical and emotional anguish, Jesus compassionately prayed for those who were responsible for his suffering. I long to follow his example in all areas of my life.
Oh,
I want to be more like Jesus
That's why I've put my life in His hands
Oh oh
I want to be more like Jesus
I ardently wish to resemble Jesus and that is why I have entrusted my life to him. It is my fervent desire to become more like him in every aspect of my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARCHIE PAUL JORDAN
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