Meece often incorporates classical piano works into his songs. "This Time" (from LEARNING TO TRUST) borrows its opening section, bridge and ending tag from Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" (Op. 10, No. 12) in C minor. Similarly, the introductory melody for "You Can Go" (from the album 7) is taken from Bach's Two-Part Invention No. 13 in A Minor (BWV 784) and "Falling Down" (from COUNT THE COST) has its basis in a sonata by Mozart.
His song "We Are the Reason" has been recorded by over 200 other artists and CHRONOLOGY's "Seventy-Times-Seven" peaked at No. 77 in Australia's Top 100 chart. David worked with Canadian Juno Award winner Gino Vannelli for his albums CHRONOLOGY and CANDLE IN THE RAIN.
David and his wife currently live in Franklin, Tennessee.
Jesus
David Meece Lyrics
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All of the words I've heard people say
Of all that they've known
Haven't helped me find the way that
Knowing you has shown
Now I can see through you Lord
The path that I couldn't find
When Lord you're on my mind
Jesus – You're my soul and my strength
You're my everything – You're my everything
Jesus – You're my heart and my soul
You're my life that grows
You're my heart and my soul
You're my life and my goals
You're my heart, my soul, my mind
Everything I need
If they could understand Lord the perfect
Life that You've lived
How it fell into God's own plan
Our every sin forgive
You came to show the truth, Lord the way
And how You're the life
And I feel the sun come shinin' through
When Lord You're on my mind
Jesus – You're my soul and my strength
You're my everything – You're my everything
Jesus – You're my heart and my soul
You're my life that grows
You're my heart and my soul
You're my life and my goals
You're my heart, my soul, my mind
Everything I need
And how can I show You how I adore You
No way but live, for You're gonna reach
And take me home
Jesus, take me to the promised land
All it takes is faith to understand
So take my hand, take my hand
Take my hand – take my hand
Jesus – You're my soul and my strength
You're my everything – You're my everything
Jesus – You're my heart and my soul
You're my life that grows
You're my heart and my soul
You're my life and my goals
You're my heart, my soul, my mind
Everything I need
David Meece's song "Jesus" is a powerful and heartfelt expression of the singer's love and devotion for Jesus Christ. Throughout the song, Meece reflects on the role that Jesus has played in his life, and the profound impact that knowing Christ has had on him. He acknowledges that he couldn't find the path on his own, but through Jesus, he has found his way. Meece also acknowledges that the perfect life that Christ lived and the forgiveness of every sin that he offers is a gift that is available to all who accept it. The chorus repeats the central message of the song that Jesus is the singer's soul, his heart, his life, his goals, and everything he needs.
The lyrics of "Jesus" are simple, yet powerful, and they are beautifully set to music. Meece's voice is filled with emotion and conviction, and the song is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the transformative power of faith. The song reminds us that Jesus is always with us, shining through our darkest moments and guiding us on the path we were meant to take. "Jesus" is a beautiful testimony to the power of faith and the importance of staying connected to our spiritual roots.
Line by Line Meaning
All of the words I've heard people say
Despite hearing countless words from people, nothing has helped me find my way like knowing Jesus.
Of all that they've known
None of the knowledge that people have shared with me has been as meaningful or helpful as knowing Jesus.
Haven't helped me find the way that
None of the words I've heard have been able to guide me like Jesus has.
Knowing you has shown
Knowing Jesus has revealed the path that I couldn't find on my own.
Now I can see through you Lord
Through my relationship with Jesus, I have gained clarity and understanding.
The path that I couldn't find
Jesus has helped me find direction and purpose that I could not find alone.
And I feel the sun come shining through
My life is filled with light and joy when I focus on Jesus.
When Lord you're on my mind
When I am thinking about Jesus, my faith and happiness are strengthened.
Jesus – You're my soul and my strength
Jesus is the source of my spiritual and physical strength.
You're my everything – You're my everything
Jesus is the center of my life and the most important thing to me.
Jesus – You're my heart and my soul
Jesus is the core of my being and fills me with purpose and meaning.
You're my life that grows
Jesus is the source of the growth and progress in my life.
You're my heart and my soul
Jesus is the driving force and motivation behind my thoughts and actions.
You're my life and my goals
Jesus is the inspiration and purpose behind my ambitions and aspirations.
You're my heart, my soul, my mind
Jesus has captured every part of my being and influences all aspects of my life.
Everything I need
With Jesus, I have everything I could ever want or need.
If they could understand Lord the perfect
If people could truly comprehend and appreciate the perfection of Jesus,
Life that You've lived
the way in which He lived His life,
How it fell into God's own plan
and how it played a crucial role in God's bigger plan for humanity,
Our every sin forgive
they would understand how Jesus was able to forgive our sins and offer us salvation.
You came to show the truth, Lord the way
Jesus came to reveal the truth about God and to show us the way to salvation.
And how You're the life
Jesus is the source of true life and eternal joy.
And how can I show You how I adore You
I am overwhelmed with love and adoration for Jesus, but I am not sure how to express it.
No way but live, for You're gonna reach
I know that the best way to show my love for Jesus is to live my life in a way that reflects his teachings.
And take me home
I trust that Jesus will guide me home to heaven.
Jesus, take me to the promised land
I am placing my faith and trust in Jesus to lead me to eternal life in heaven.
All it takes is faith to understand
Faith in Jesus is the key to truly understanding His teachings and love.
So take my hand, take my hand
I am reaching out to Jesus and asking him to guide me every step of the way.
Writer(s): David Meece
Contributed by Cooper G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tim Colliver
not enough people in the world know how talented David Meece is. I have for 43yrs. Thanks for all the years of inspiration David.
Cowboy Geologist
Met David at youth camp and he signed my cassette. I still have it after all these years. Was good to hear this song again as I no longer have a cassette player.
catcrazy632
This song is from David's first album I love this song :) . God bless . Catcrazy632
Jennifer Pruitt
i have heard the live version of Jesus on front row, but never the studio version. never really explored david's first 2 albums. thanks catcrazy632!
electrictroy2010
Christian radio plays the Live version frequently. I don’t know why they prefer “live” instead of studio. Maybe because it’s longer & fill more air time (shrug)
Mary777
Another old fave, forgot about this song though.