Doug has a national and international ministry working with children and song writing. In 1996 his song ""We Want To See Jesus Lifted High"" was chosen as the theme for the global March for Jesus event and was sung in 176 countries by some 25 million people. Doug has also worked with singer / song writer Noel Richards for over ten years and as well as playing lead guitar for him he has also co-written a number of songs with him that have featured on Noel's albums.
Doug has a vision to see Jesus lighting a flame in the hearts of children that will spread like wildfire. Doug's heart is to present the gospel in fun, lively ways and to challenge children to build their friendship with God and to realise how important they are to him. He uses action songs, puppets, tricks, juggling and all manner of other exciting visual methods to catch the children's imagination.
With his team he travels the UK widely putting on family praise parties, seminars and ""adult"" celebrations as well as running the 8-11's work at conferences including Spring Harvest which this year attracted up to 875 children per day!
He also runs his own annual "Duggies Summer Weeks" which this year was attended by over 1000 mainly unchurched children and young people aged 5-14 during two weeks in August. Doug strives for quality in all that he does and the summer weeks programme included Go karting, Lazer quest, wildlife encounters, the infamous ""gunge tank"", quad bikes, numerous bouncy activities and stacks more.
Doug wants children to thoroughly enjoy themselves at his events - but also to meet with God in powerful ways, and be equipped to be used by God to see amazing things happen.
Doug has also recorded several albums for "Kingsway Music" which feature fun action songs, anointed adult worship tracks and high energy dance tracks.
I'm Not Just Here To Use Up Air
Doug Horley Lyrics
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One more butt sat on a chair
There is more to life than that
I will guarantee that fact
I'm not here simply for the food
That would really be so rude
I′m not here to babysit my fish
I'm more than decoration
God's great communication
Is I have a destination, yeah
I′m here for the God of heaven
Chosen, loved, so forgiven
I′m here for the God of heaven
Here to worship Him (here to worship Him)
I'm here for the God of heaven
Chosen, loved, so forgiven
I′m here for the God of heaven
Here to worship Him (here to worship Him)
Yeah
I'm not just here to use up air
One more butt sat on a chair
There is more to life than that
I will guarantee that fact
I′m not just a place to drape a shirt
Somewhere convenient for dirt
I'm not a place to point TV
I′m here 'cause God created me
I'm more than decoration
God′s great communication
Is I have a destination, yeah
I′m here for the God of heaven
Chosen, loved, so forgiven
I'm here for the God of heaven
Here to worship Him (here to worship Him)
I′m here for the God of heaven
Chosen, loved, so forgiven
I'm here for the God of heaven
Here to worship Him (here to worship Him)
Yeah
I′m more than decoration
God's great communication
Is I have a destination, yeah
I′m here for the God of heaven
Chosen, loved, so forgiven
I'm here for the God of heaven
Here to worship Him (here to worship Him)
I'm here for the God of heaven
Chosen, loved, so forgiven
I′m here for the God of heaven
Here to worship Him (here to worship Him)
I′m here (I'm here)
You′re here (you're here)
We′re here (we're here)
For God of heaven
I′m here (I'm here)
You're here (you′re here)
We′re here (we're here)
For God of heaven
I′m here (I'm here)
You′re here (you're here)
We′re here (we're here)
For God of heaven
I'm here (I′m here)
You′re here (you're here)
We′re here (we're here)
For God of heaven
I′m here
Doug Horley's song "I'm Not Just Here To Use Up Air" is a celebration of life's purpose and the idea that there is more to existence than merely taking up space. Horley argues that every person has a purpose given to them by God and their life should be dedicated to fulfilling that purpose. The lyrics begin by emphasizing that a person is not just a body that occupies a chair or consumes food, but rather they are meant for something more significant. Horley believes that every individual is uniquely created by God to serve a specific purpose and fulfill a specific destiny. He argues that we should live our lives with the knowledge that we are here for a reason and that reason is to worship God.
Furthermore, the lyrics extend to explain that we're not just half-humans, with one half of us serving as the decoration in the world. God has created each of us to be his communication and to fulfill a particular destiny. Through the song, Horley emphasizes our reason to exist, which is so much more significant than the things of the world, such as a place to drape a shirt or point a TV. Horley tells listeners that our ultimate goal should be to worship God, who is heaven's ruler above all, and to show our love for Him through our actions.
In conclusion, Doug Horley's "I'm Not Just Here To Use Up Air" is a song that reminds us of our worth and purpose in the world. Horley attacks the idea of a mundane, meaningless existence and encourages individuals to recognize their potential and importance, given to them by God.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not just here to use up air
I have a purpose beyond simply occupying space.
One more butt sat on a chair
I am not just a physical body taking up space and sitting down.
There is more to life than that
Life has a greater significance and purpose beyond just physical existence.
I will guarantee that fact
I am certain of this truth and can assure others of it.
I'm not here simply for the food
My presence is not just for basic physical needs like sustenance.
That would really be so rude
To reduce my existence to just a physical appetite would be impolite and disrespectful.
I'm not here to babysit my fish
I am not here solely for the purpose of taking care of animals or objects.
There is more to life than this
Life has greater purpose beyond taking care of animals, objects, or physical things.
I'm more than decoration
I am not just a physical object or adornment for the world to admire.
God's great communication
A message from God himself.
Is I have a destination, yeah
That I have a purpose and a meaningful path.
I'm here for the God of heaven
My ultimate purpose is to serve and worship God.
Chosen, loved, so forgiven
I have been chosen and loved by God and granted forgiveness through His mercy.
Here to worship Him (here to worship Him)
My primary purpose is to praise and worship God.
You're here (you're here)
Others are here as well.
We're here (we're here)
Together, we exist.
For God of heaven
Our ultimate purpose is to serve and worship God.
Writer(s): Doug Horley, Mark Read
Contributed by Savannah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.