You Are My King
Chicago Mass Choir Lyrics
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you're the reason why I sing
i manify yhu
i glorify yhu
oh great messiah
i lift you high
you are my king
you re my king
you're the lover of my soul
youre the centre of my joy
i magnify you
i glorify you
oh great messiah
i lift you up
you re my king
you are my king
you're my rock
my rock
you're my strength God
my strength
you are God
you re
you re
your my joy
my joy
youre my peace God
my peace
you re God
you are
you are
you are my peace
you are my peace
repeat chorus ×3
you are
you are
repeat
you are my peace
you are my peace
you are my peace
(end)
The Chicago Mass Choir's song "You Are My King" is a declaration of faith and devotion to Jesus Christ. The opening lines "you're the reason why I breathe, you're the reason why I sing" establishes the centrality of Jesus in the singer's life. It's a recognition that He is the source of the singer's purpose and expression. The repeated "I magnify you, I glorify you" further demonstrates the deep appreciation the singer has for Jesus. Throughout the lyrics, there is a call-and-response structure, which creates a celebratory atmosphere, inviting others to join in and worship as well. The song's central refrain "you are my king" summarizes the entire song, echoing the phrase found in the Bible (Psalm 5:2), which says "O Lord, You are my King and my God."
The second verse of the song is an extension of the first, repeating the same themes of love and devotion found in the first verse. The declaration "you're the lover of my soul, you're the center of my joy" speaks to the intimate nature of the relationship the singer has with Jesus. They see Jesus as the source of their happiness and fulfillment in life. The line "you're my rock, my strength God" highlights how Jesus is seen as a stabilizing force in the singer's life, someone who provides unwavering support. The repetition of "you are" adds to the emphatic nature of the song, reinforcing the singer's conviction.
Overall, "You Are My King" is a powerful expression of devotion to Jesus that invites others to join in worshipping Him. The song's combination of call-and-response structure and repeated phrases create an atmosphere of celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
you're the reason why i breath
I cannot exist without you, you are the very air that I need to survive.
you're the reason why I sing
You fill my heart with so much joy that I cannot help but express my gratitude in song.
i magnify you
I make you bigger, more important and more vital to my life than anything else.
i glorify you
I celebrate your greatness and your majesty, recognizing that you are worthy of all praise.
oh great messiah
You are my source of salvation, my rescuer and my redeemer.
i lift you high
I exalt you above all else, placing you on the highest pedestal.
you are my king
You are the ruler of every aspect of my life, and I willingly submit to your authority.
you're the lover of my soul
You care for me deeply and completely, loving me in a way that no human ever could.
you're the centre of my joy
You are the focal point of my happiness, the one who fills my heart with gladness.
you're my rock
You are my unyielding foundation, the unshakable support on which I can lean through any situation.
my strength God
You give me the power to endure, the energy to persevere, and the ability to overcome all obstacles.
you are God
You are the infinite, all-knowing, all-powerful creator of the universe.
youre my joy
You are the source of my happiness, the one who brings delight to my heart.
my peace God
You provide the tranquility, calmness and serenity that my soul desperately craves.
you are my peace
You are the solution to the turmoil and unrest in my life, the one who brings true harmony.
repeat chorus ×3
The core message of this song is so important that we need to hear it and express it multiple times.
you are
You exist, you are present and you are here, right now, in this moment.
repeat
We must continue to speak and sing about the greatness of God, never tiring or backing down from the truth.
you are my peace
Again, the reminder that God is the only true source of peace in this world.
you are my peace
We say it one more time, with conviction and assurance that our peace comes from Him alone.
(end)
At the conclusion of this song, we are left with the knowledge that God is our King, our Rock, our Strength, our Joy and our Peace.
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you're the reason why i breath
you're the reason why I sing
i manify yhu
i glorify yhu
oh great messiah
i lift you high
you are my king
you re my king
you're the lover of my soul
youre the centre of my joy
i magnify you
i glorify you
oh great messiah
i lift you up
you re my king
you are my king
you're my rock
my rock
you're my strength God
my strength
you are God
you re
you re
your my joy
my joy
youre my peace God
my peace
you re God
you are
you are
you are my peace
you are my peace
you are
you are
repeat
you are my peace
you are my peace
you are my peace
(end)