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.
Starry Night
Chris August Lyrics
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In the tallest trees
To the human life
Of you and me
From the desert sands
To the place we stand
He is God of all
He is everything
Given my life to the only one
Who makes the moon reflect the sun
Every starry night
That was his design
Given my life to the only son
Who was and is and yet to come
Let the praises ring
Cause he is everything
He is everything
From the autumn leaves
That will ride the breeze
To the faith it takes
To pray and sing
From the painted sky
To my plank filled eye
He is God of all he is everything
Whoa
Given my life to the only one
Who makes the moon reflect the sun
Every starry night
That was his design
Given my life to the only son
Who was and is and yet to come
Let the praises ring
Cause he is everything
Everything
Hallelujah hallelujah
I believe
Whoa
Hallelujah hallelujah
I believe
Given my life to the only one
Who makes the moon reflect the sun
On that starry night
He changed my life
Given it all to the only son who gave me hope when I had none
So let the praises ring
He is everything
Given my life to the only one
Who makes the moon reflect the sun
Every starry night
That was his design
Given my life to the only son
Who was and is and yet to come
Let the angles sing
He is heavenly
So let the praises ring
He is everything
The lyrics of Chris August's song "Starry Night" embody a sense of gratitude and wonder towards the vast and diverse universe and the creator behind it all. The song describes the magnificence of God's creation, from the birds that sing in the tallest trees to the painted sky, from the autumn leaves that ride the breeze to the desert sands. The singer acknowledges that God is the God of all, and everything from the natural world, to human life, and to his own personal experiences are testaments to His greatness. The chorus repeats the phrase "Given my life to the only one" as a declaration of faith and devotion to God, who is described as the only one who makes the moon reflect the sun and the designer of every starry night.
The song conveys a message of the singer's acceptance of God's love, whose son saved him and gave him hope when he had none. The line "He is everything" implies that God is the source of all things, the beginning and the end. The song is a powerful reminder to be grateful for God's presence in our lives and to have faith that He is in control.
Line by Line Meaning
From the birds that sing
In the tallest trees
God owns the smallest to the biggest; He is present all around us
To the human life
Of you and me
God cares for all, irrespective of whether one is human or not
From the desert sands
To the place we stand
God is present from where no life exists, to where the human presence is felt
He is God of all
He is everything
Whoa
God is omnipotent, the ruler of all
Given my life to the only one
Who makes the moon reflect the sun
Every starry night
That was his design
The singer thanks God for designing and illuminating the night sky. He gives his life to the Almighty who makes celestial bodies reflect light, including the moon
Given my life to the only son
Who was and is and yet to come
Let the praises ring
Cause he is everything
The singer surrendered his life to Jesus Christ, who existed in the past, presently exists and is still to come. He celebrates Christ as he's the representation of everything
From the autumn leaves
That will ride the breeze
To the faith it takes
To pray and sing
The magnificent fall season from leaves to the wind that carries them away signifies the faith required to pray and sing
From the painted sky
To my plank filled eye
He is God of all he is everything
Whoa
God is the creator of everything, from the painted sky to the human's limited view of their reality
Hallelujah hallelujah
I believe
Whoa
The singer worships God and acknowledges his faith in him
Given my life to the only one
Who makes the moon reflect the sun
On that starry night
He changed my life
The singer gave his life to God, who transformed his life under the starry night
Given it all to the only son who gave me hope when I had none
So let the praises ring
He is everything
The singer gave his all to Jesus, who gave him hope despite the absence of it. Therefore He is everything, and praises to Him are earned
Let the angles sing
He is heavenly
So let the praises ring
He is everything
Angels should sing for and praise God as he's heavenly, and he represents everything
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: CHRIS MEGERT, CHRIS AUGUST MEGERT, ED CASH
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Tori Kelly Reeves
Here are the Lyrics
From the birds that sing
In the tallest trees
To the human life
Of you and me
From the desert sands
To the place we stand
He is God of all
He is everything
Whoa
Given my life to the only one
Who makes the moon reflect the sun
Every starry night
That was his design
Given my life to the only son
Who was and is and yet to come
Let the praises ring
Cause he is everything
He is everything
From the autumn leaves
That will ride the breeze
To the faith it takes
To pray and sing
From the painted sky
To my plank filled eye
He is God of all he is everything
Whoa
Given my life to the only one
Who makes the moon reflect the sun
Every starry night
That was his design
Given my life to the only son
Who was and is and yet to come
Let the praises ring
Cause he is everything
Everything
Hallelujah hallelujah
I believe
Whoa
Hallelujah hallelujah
I believe
Given my life to the only one
Who makes the moon reflect the sun
On that starry night
He changed my life
Given it all to the only son who gave me hope when I had none
So let the praises ring
He is everything
Given my life to the only one
Who makes the moon reflect the sun
Every starry night
That was his design
Given my life to the only son
Who was and is and yet to come
Let the angles sing
He is heavenly
So let the praises ring
He is everything
Aubrea House
This song reminds me of the summer that God took such good care of me and my children. I had nothing and no one and He totally gave us an apartment and safety! To God be the glory! I listened to Klove playing all day and night. Thank you Jesus for your love, thank you Holy Spirit!
Yannick Mukendi
Amen 🙏 God is great!
1dontmissHD
Amen!
Blessed Highly favored
ALL GLORY TO GOD ❤️🙏🏼
Isla Arianna
Amen sister!
Shaneikiya Steel
This song is soft and really speaks to my heart.
Johnny McKnight
Agreed
Bonnie B
My husband and I are living proof of the restoration power of God... we are working on 10 yrs anniversary since our reconciliation. Even though we were back together we weren't back together, if that makes any sense. Just this past Monday he gave his heart to Jesus and accepted him as his personal Saviour. I heard this song several months back right in the moment I just wasn't sure if I could go on.. I sat in my driveway bawling like a baby. I have held this song and meaning in my heart. As listening again I felt such a blessed feeling as my hubby lay sleeping next to me that we are RESTORED!!!!
Christopher James
I love this song. The first time I heard it I was laying outside underneath the night sky, looking at the stars. I heard it and I was amazed at the timing of this song coming on. I know these things are small but i like to think God times these things perfectly because it always brings a smile to my face. And He's the only one who can make us smile in times of pain.
Janet Sanchez
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