Nothing Else
Cody Carnes is a worship leader and songwriter whose passion is to create a… Read Full Bio ↴Cody Carnes is a worship leader and songwriter whose passion is to create a meeting place for God and people with music. He spends most of his time traveling and leading worship with his wife Kari Jobe Carnes. The couple have co-written numerous songs together including “Closer To Your Heart,” “The Garden” and “Lover Of My Soul” from her album The Garden and “Let The Heavens Open” from her album Majestic. His debut album will release in September 2017 with Capitol Christian Music Group.

Nothing Else
Cody Carnes Lyrics


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I'm caught up in Your presence
I just want to sit here at Your feet
I'm caught up in this holy moment
I never want to leave

Oh, I'm not here for blessings
Jesus, You don't owe me anything
More than anything that You can do
I just want You

I'm sorry when I've just gone through the motions
I'm sorry when I just sang another song
Take me back to where we started
I open up my heart to You
I'm sorry when I've come with my agenda
I'm sorry when I forgot that You're enough
Take me back to where we started
I open up my heart to You

I'm caught up in Your presence
I just want to sit here at Your feet
I'm caught up in this holy moment
I never want to leave

Oh, I'm not here for blessings
Jesus, You don't owe me anything
And more than anything that You can do
I just want You

I just want You
Nothing else, nothing else
Nothing else will do
I just want You
Nothing else, nothing else
Nothing else will do
I just want You
Nothing else, nothing else
Nothing else will do
I just want You
Nothing else, nothing else, Jesus
Nothing else will do
I just want You
Nothing else, nothing else
Nothing else will do
I just want You
Nothing else, nothing else, Jesus
Nothing else will do

I'm coming back to where we started
I'm coming back to where we started
When I first felt Your love
You're all that matters, Jesus
You're all that matters
I'm coming back to what really matters
Just Your heart
I just want to bless Your heart, Jesus

I'm caught up in Your presence
I just want to sit here at Your feet
I'm caught up in this holy moment
I never want to leave

And oh, I'm not here for blessings
Jesus, You don't owe me anything




More than anything that You can do
Oh, I just want You

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cody Carnes's song Nothing Else are about surrendering oneself to God and finding joy in His presence without seeking anything in return. The words describe a holy moment in which the singer is entirely present with God, feeling caught up in His presence and lost in the joy of it. The singer expresses a sense of reverence for God and a desire to stay in His presence, even if that means giving up everything else.


The lyrics then express remorse for times when the singer has been distracted and not fully engaged in their worship. The singer asks God to take them back to where they started, when they first felt His love. This is a plea to return to that place of surrender and pure worship, without any ulterior motives or distractions.


Overall, the song's message is about finding joy and fulfillment in worshiping God, regardless of what He gives back in return. It's a powerful message about surrendering to God's will and finding peace in His presence.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm caught up in Your presence
I am fully immersed in Your divine aura


I just want to sit here at Your feet
I just want to bask in Your glory and be close to You


I'm caught up in this holy moment
I am completely captivated by this sacred moment


I never want to leave
I am so content being here with You that I never want to depart from You


Oh, I'm not here for blessings
I am not here to receive that which I want from You


Jesus, You don't owe me anything
I am not entitled to any favors from You


More than anything that You can do
More than anything that You are capable of doing for me


I just want You
All I really desire is You


I'm sorry when I've just gone through the motions
I apologize for those times when I have just performed ritualistic actions without any heartfelt devotion


I'm sorry when I just sang another song
I apologize for those moments when I have merely sung another chorus without any true sincerity


Take me back to where we started
Please bring me back to where our relationship truly began


I open up my heart to You
I am completely vulnerable and sincere with You


I'm sorry when I've come with my agenda
I apologize for those instances when I have approached You without pure motives


I'm sorry when I forgot that You're enough
I apologize for those moments when I have taken You for granted and forgotten that You are all I really need


I just want You
All that I really crave is You


Nothing else, nothing else
Absolutely nothing else


Nothing else will do
Only You will suffice


I'm coming back to where we started
I am returning to the place of our original, genuine encounter


When I first felt Your love
The moment when I first experienced Your unconditional love


You're all that matters, Jesus
You are the only thing that truly matters, Jesus


I'm coming back to what really matters
I am returning to the essence of what truly counts


Just Your heart
All I want is Your love




Writer(s): Hank Bentley, Cody Carnes, Jessie Early

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@zaywalker_6683

Jesus,
I pray for when I messed up.
I pray for the times where I didn't pay attention to you.
I pray for the times I didn't fulfill a calling from you.
I pray for the times I let the world get the better of me.
I pray for the times I apologized for my sins but kept doing it.
I pray for the times I didn't pray for someone who needed it.
Thank you for still loving me even when I'm not in your presence and for when I sin.
I'm sorry for not loving you with the same intensity you want me to.
Thank you for loving me through the thick and thin, when I fail and when I do right.
I love you, Jesus!



All comments from YouTube:

@TheBelongingCo

This was such a special moment for us and our local community. We pray it is for you as well!

@elenab.6850

The Belonging Co just wanted to say I can feel the spirit working in this moment thank you for sharing with your fellow brothers and sisters! God bless y’all

@Jennifer_Cruz

🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼

@nichelehuseby8340

Soooo beautiful ... authentic , heartfelt worship. What a blessing thank you !

@leonstennett7198

Thank you so much for letting the Holy Spirit work through you, Incredible ministry. Glory to God

@lynlyn2825

Intense power of the holy ghost!!

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@worshipprayer8165

I’m 16 and I’m asking y’all to pray for me. I can’t sleep at night and I’m depressed. I got no friends. But I know Jesus will always be with me no matter what.

@ally9168

Hey! I've come to say I remember a time when I had no one but one, and his name is Jesus. I was all alone in my depressive state but then I heard from God and I started to "Pray to Him" rather than focus on myself and the depression and He brought me out! Just give yourself to Him and He will be your very best friend!

@valenciafyfield4687

Jesus loves you , he promise never to leave you . Talk to him he is waitinf

@ms.g9047

Lord be a fence around Your daughter/son. Lord love on them. Lord give them beauty for ashes, oil of joy for the spirit of mourning and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Isaiah 61:1-3. God bless.

Remember you are never alone. You have sisters and brothers everywhere that's praying for you.🙏♥️

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