While he is not one to shy away from writing about his faith, Chris isn't afraid to embrace relationships and heartache in his songwriting. Chris cites influences such as Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, and Gavin DeGraw who all contributed to the polished pop/rock sound that is sure to resonate with all who listen.
It's Always Been You
Chris August Lyrics
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From the day that I saw You
From a heart that was broken
I was changed into something brand new
Like a butterfly learning
How to use my wings to fly like the wind
I gotta make it home again
It's always been You
Seeing deeper than the surface
With a smile You demolish
All my walls You can always break through
To the heart of the matter
No matter what I try to do
When I hide from the sun
You come and change my point of view
And I'm sorry for the things I've done
When You ran to me, I turned to run
But You were waiting when I came undone
And needed something to hold on to
'Cause it's always been You
In the heat of the moment
When the pain was so real
And the scars on my heart were still wounds
I gotta stop hiding
From the one thing that's left to do
I know what I gotta do
And I'm sorry for the things I've done
When You ran to me, I turned to run
But You were waiting when I came undone
And needed something to hold on to
It's always been You
I wake up, I wake up
To the morning light, to Your morning light
I wake up, I wake up
'Cause You shine so bright
I'm sorry for the things I've done
When You ran to me, I turned to run
Yeah, You were waiting, You were waiting
And I'm sorry for the things I've done
When You ran to me, I turned to run
But You were waiting when I came undone
You gave me something to hold on to
Yeah, it's always been You
Oh, it's always been You
Oh, it's always been You
The lyrics from Chris August's song, It's Always Been You, have a deep meaning that explores the singer’s relationship with God. The song expresses the singer's regret for his past mistakes and recognizes that it is only through his faith in God that he is able to overcome his struggles. The opening line of the song "It's always been you" is a declaration of the singer's belief in God's ever-presence in his life. He expresses that he realized his purpose in life after experiencing a broken heart and how this event has led him to develop a closer relationship with God.
The lyrics also express the singer's realization that despite his attempts to hide from his mistakes, God has always been there, waiting for him with open arms to provide him with something to hold onto. The line "When You ran to me, I turned to run" is an indication of the singer's awareness of his own erroneous actions, but it is also an assurance that God is always present even in the singer's weakest moment.
The song’s overall message is a reminder for people to embrace their faith even during the darkest times. It is a call for the faithful to take comfort in the fact that God is always present in their lives, even when they may not feel like it. The song delivers its message through its poignant lyrics and upbeat melody, making it a soulful and uplifting anthem for the faithful.
Line by Line Meaning
It's always been You
God has always been there for me
From the day that I saw You
From the moment I became aware of God's presence
From a heart that was broken
From a place of emotional pain and hardship
I was changed into something brand new
I experienced a profound transformation as a result of encountering God
Like a butterfly learning
Like a newly transformed creature learning to navigate the world
How to use my wings to fly like the wind
How to take advantage of the freedom and joy that comes from following God's will
I gotta make it home again
I am striving to return to my spiritual home with God
Seeing deeper than the surface
God can see beyond appearances and into the true nature of things
With a smile You demolish
God's love and grace can break down the walls we build around ourselves
All my walls You can always break through
God has the power to overcome any obstacle or barrier in my life
To the heart of the matter
To the underlying issues and emotions that are driving my behavior
No matter what I try to do
Despite my best efforts to hide or ignore my problems
When I hide from the sun
When I try to evade the truth or run from God's light and love
You come and change my point of view
God can help me see things in a new light and change my perspective
And I'm sorry for the things I've done
I acknowledge my mistakes and ask for forgiveness
When You ran to me, I turned to run
Even when God reaches out to me, I sometimes resist Him
But You were waiting when I came undone
God is always ready to comfort and support me, even in my darkest moments
And needed something to hold on to
When I feel lost or overwhelmed, God provides a source of strength and stability
In the heat of the moment
During times of intense emotion or crisis
When the pain was so real
When I was experiencing deep emotional or physical suffering
And the scars on my heart were still wounds
When I was still hurting from past traumas and struggles
I gotta stop hiding
I need to stop avoiding my problems and face them head-on
From the one thing that's left to do
From the one action that will help me heal and move forward
I wake up, I wake up
I become aware of God's presence and love
To the morning light, to Your morning light
To the bright and hopeful energy of God's love
'Cause You shine so bright
Because God's love radiates with a powerful and transformative energy
You gave me something to hold on to
God has provided me with a sense of hope and stability even in difficult times
Yeah, it's always been You
God has been a constant presence and source of love and guidance in my life
Oh, it's always been You
God has always been there for me, even when I didn't realize it
Oh, it's always been You
God's love and guidance is a timeless and unchanging force in my life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRIS MEGERT, CHRIS AUGUST MEGERT, ED CASH, RYAN EDGAR, SHELBY COOK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kimberly Jones
Awww I love this song 🥰
valerie dawn
this is a Beautiful song and a Blessing Testimony! thank you for sharing it , i love the new album! you have a gift!
lili caguias
Love it:)
Sassy Soda
'You're The Straw To My Berry' brought me and i have no regrets.
This is a beautiful song!
Sassy Soda
omg, right?
I was crying one moment, wanting to stab Dan and PJ the next moment, then all "phan-girling" the next moment. Like, aaaaahhhhh!!!
I experienced WAY too many emotions while reading it.
And there's a sequel, asdfghjkl
courtney allen
LOVE THIS SONG
M
Chris August, you're awesome!
Melanie Bryant
beautiful song
Alexis Lc
I'm so in love with this song
Maggie Childress
one of my fav songs ever -3