The One I Love
Generation Church Lyrics
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Like Your amazing love
Your love has found me
Your love compels me (yeah)
There is no other love
Like Your amazing love
Your love has found me
And I am not mistaken
I love to worship You
Not because I have to
Just because I want to
Be with You, Lord Jesus
'Cause You're the One I love
It's not because I have to
Just because I want to
Be with You, Lord Jesus
You're the One I love
(Yeah, yeah... You're the One I love)
You are my heart's desire
My love for You's like fire
I can't contain it
I can't explain it
You are my heart's desire
My love for You's like fire
I can't contain it
I can't explain it
But I am not mistaken
I love to worship You
It's not because I have to
It's just because I want to
Be with You, Lord Jesus
'Cause You're the One I love
It's not because I have to
It's just because I want to
Be with You, Lord Jesus
'Cause You're the One I love
Not because I have to
Just because I want to
Be with You, Lord Jesus
'Cause You're the One I love
It's not because I have to
Just because I want to
Be with You, Lord Jesus
You're the One I love
You're the One I love
The One I love
You're the One I love
'O Lord
You are the One I love, 'O Lord
You are the One I love, 'O Lord
You are the One I love, Jesus
(You're the One I love, Lord)
(Lord)
(Yeah, my heart wants You, Jesus)
(You're the One I love)
(You're the One I love)
(You're the One I love)
(You're the I love, Jesus)
And You are the One
The One I love
Lord, You are the One
The One I love
(Yes You are... yeah, yeah)
Yeah, You are the One
You're the I love
(Yeah, yeah)
Yeah, You are the One
You're the One I love
And, You are the One
You're the One I love
Lord, You are the One
You're the One I love
Yeah, You are the One,
You're the One I love
The song "The One I Love" by Generation Church is a declaration of love and devotion to Jesus Christ. The lyrics express the idea that there is no other love like the love of God and that this love has found and compelled the singer. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's not because I have to, just because I want to, be with You, Lord Jesus, 'cause You're the One I love," emphasizing the idea that the singer's love for Jesus is not based on duty or obligation but is freely given out of a desire to be close to Him.
The lyrics continue to describe the singer's deep attraction to Jesus, using language of fire and desire. The repetition of the phrase "You are the One I love" connects the different stanzas of the song and reinforces the central message of the song, which is the singer's love for Jesus. The song ends with a series of repetitions of this phrase, as well as the phrase "Lord, You are the One, the One I love."
Overall, the song is a heartfelt expression of devotion to Jesus Christ, celebrating the unique love and relationship the singer has with Him.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no other love
There is no love that can compare to Yours
Like Your amazing love
Your love is beyond comparison in its wonder and greatness
Your love has found me
Your love has reached and enveloped me
Your love compels me (yeah)
Your love motivates and drives me forward
And I am not mistaken
I am certain and confident
I love to worship You
It brings me joy and fulfillment to honor and praise You
Not because I have to
I am not obligated to worship You
Just because I want to
But it is my desire and choice to do so
Be with You, Lord Jesus
To be in Your presence and commune with You, my Lord and Savior
'Cause You're the One I love
Because my heart and affection belongs to You alone
You are my heart's desire
You are the yearning and longing of my soul
My love for You's like fire
My passion and devotion for You burns like a flame
I can't contain it
It is too intense and overwhelming to keep inside
I can't explain it
It is too deep and profound for words to fully express
You are the One
You are the only One who matters
'O Lord
Oh Lord
(Yes You are... yeah, yeah)
(Indeed You are... yes, yes)
Contributed by Caleb C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.