In 2008, after five solo album releases, and nine with Passion, Tomlin made the move from Texas to Atlanta to be a worship leader for Giglio’s new church, Passion City Church, with its first service being held in February of 2009. Tomlin has since released four solo worship albums, two Christmas albums, and one live album.
In 2013, Tomlin’s seventh album Burning Light debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming only the fourth album by a Christian artist to top that chart, along with Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) by Bob Carlisle, You Light Up My Life by LeeAnn Rimes, both in 1997, and TobyMac's Eye On It in 2012.
Tomlin has recorded some of the most famous songs ever in Christian music, such as How Great Is Our God, Holy Is The Lord, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
Throughout his successful career, Tomlin has won 22 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy.
Chris Tomlin’s discography: The Noise We Make (2001)Not To Us (2002)Arriving (2004)Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)See The Morning (2006)Hello Love (2008)Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Us… (2010)How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014)Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016)
The Answer
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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If I would ever find what I was searching for
Getting lost and forever chasin′
Always wantin' something more
The questions I was fightin′
But You were never hidin'
Just needed some remindin'
Who is gonna never leave my side?
Who is gonna be the heartbeat of everything I do?
The answer is always You
Always You
It′s been a wild ride
And for a while, I′ve-
Had my share of highs and lows, no doubt
But You're the calm when the storm is ragin′
Oh, God, you never let me go, oh no
When I think I'm going under
I don′t have to wonder
There'll never be another
Who is gonna love me all my life?
Who is gonna never leave my side?
Who is gonna be the heartbeat of everything I do?
The answer is always You
Always You
You hold my future, whatever comes
You hold me together in Your arms
You waited patiently for me
And now I know
Who is gonna love me all my life?
Who is gonna lead me through the darkest night
And be the heartbeat of everything I do?
The answer is always You
Always You (always You)
The answer is always You
It′s always You, always You
The answer is always You
The lyrics of Chris Tomlin's song "The Answer" convey a message of finding solace, love, and guidance in a higher power. The singer reflects on their past experiences, searching for something more and constantly questioning. However, they ultimately come to the realization that the answer to their longings and uncertainties is always God. The song speaks to the enduring love and unwavering presence of a higher power, who will never leave their side.
The song paints a picture of a tumultuous journey, filled with highs and lows. Despite the storms and challenges faced, the singer finds comfort in knowing that God is their constant source of calm and stability. In times when they feel like they are sinking, they no longer have to wonder because they know that God will always be there for them.
The lyrics emphasize the trust and reliance the singer has in God. They acknowledge that God holds their future, stands by them through the darkest nights, and is the driving force behind everything they do. The song suggests that the answer to life's uncertainties lies in a deep and unwavering faith in God.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to wonder
I used to have doubts and questions
If I would ever find what I was searching for
If I would ever find the fulfillment I was searching for
Getting lost and forever chasin'
Always feeling lost and constantly pursuing
Always wantin' something more
Always desiring something beyond what I have
The questions I was fightin'
The doubts and questions I was struggling with
But You were never hidin'
But You were always present and accessible
Just needed some remindin'
I just needed to be reminded of Your love and presence
Who is gonna love me all my life?
Who will love me unconditionally throughout my entire life?
Who is gonna never leave my side?
Who will always be by my side and never abandon me?
Who is gonna be the heartbeat of everything I do?
Who will be the driving force and inspiration behind everything I do?
The answer is always You
The answer to all these questions is always You
It's been a wild ride
My life has been filled with unpredictable and turbulent experiences
And for a while, I've had my share of highs and lows, no doubt
And there have been ups and downs in my life, without a doubt
But You're the calm when the storm is ragin'
But You provide peace in the midst of chaos
Oh, God, you never let me go, oh no
Oh, God, You have never forsaken me or let me go
When I think I'm going under
When I feel overwhelmed and on the verge of collapse
I don't have to wonder
I don't have to doubt or question
There'll never be another
There will never be anyone else
You hold my future, whatever comes
You hold my future, regardless of what unfolds
You hold me together in Your arms
You provide comfort and support in Your embrace
You waited patiently for me
You showed patience in waiting for me to realize Your love
And now I know
And now I understand
Who is gonna lead me through the darkest night
Who will guide me through the darkest and most difficult times?
The answer is always You
The answer to all these questions is always You
It's always You, always You
It is consistently You, always You
Writer(s): Charles Kelley, Josh Kear, David Wesley Haywood, Ben West, Chris Tomlin
Contributed by Ryan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ericnicdao7208
I used to wonder
If I would ever
Find what I was searching for
Getting lost and
Forever chasin’
Always wantin’ something more
The questions I was fightin’
But You were never hidin’
Just needed some remindin’
Who is gonna love me all my life
Who is gonna never leave my side
Who is gonna be the heartbeat of everything I do
The answer is always You
Always You
It’s been a wild ride
And for a while, I’ve
Had my share of highs and lows, no doubt
But You’re the calm when
The storm is ragin’
Oh, God, you never let me go, oh no
When I think I’m going under
I don’t have to wonder
There’ll never be another
Who is gonna love me all my life
Who is gonna never leave my side
Who is gonna be the heartbeat of everything I do
The answer is always You
Always You
You hold my future, whatever comes
You hold me together, in Your arms
You waited patiently for me
And now I know
Who is gonna love me all my life
Who is gonna lead me through the darkest night
And be the heartbeat of everything I do
The answer is always You
Always You (Always You)
The answer is always You
It’s always You, always You
The answer is always You
@islengnogales9949
"The Answer"
I used to wonder
If I would ever
Find what I was searching for
Getting lost and
Forever chasin'
Always wantin' something more
The questions I was fightin'
But You were never hidin'
Just needed some remindin'
Who is gonna love me all my life
Who is gonna never leave my side
Who is gonna be the heartbeat of everything I do
The answer is always You
Always You
It's been a wild ride
And for a while, I've
Had my share of highs and lows, no doubt
But You're the calm when
The storm is ragin'
Oh, God, you never let me go, oh no
When I think I'm going under
I don't have to wonder
There'll never be another
Who is gonna love me all my life
Who is gonna never leave my side
Who is gonna be the heartbeat of everything I do
The answer is always You
Always You
You hold my future, whatever comes
You hold me together, in Your arms
You waited patiently for me
And now I know
Who is gonna love me all my life
Who is gonna lead me through the darkest night
And be the heartbeat of everything I do
The answer is always You
Always You (Always You)
The answer is always You
It's always You, always You
The answer is always You
@worshiplibrary7157
"You can go 40 days without food.3 days without water. 8 minutes without air.But you can't go single second without God.Amen!Whatever may happen in this world;Christ remains unchanging forever & ever"!
@RafaelSouza-fu9ro
Amen
@mothernature4817
Amen
@debicosper6497
Yes Amen always and forever ❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨
@suzie3918
Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@aforapple4867
Praise the Lord🙏🏻
@JasonJethOfficial
This song should be included as a single. It is beautiful and catchy. God is really good and marvelous .
@Lalalisa406
Praise God 🙏🙏
@karenbooth7309
Love this amazing song he always there for us ❤️ 💜 💕 ♥️ 💖 Jesus
@jiwanrasailyofficial3489
beautifully worship song sir❤️👑