Hillsong Music Australia is the name for Hillsong at some of the first albu… Read Full Bio ↴Hillsong Music Australia is the name for Hillsong at some of the first albums, especially those issued in packets, bargains or re-issues in the years 1996-2000.
For some people it seems confusing, but there is actually a difference between Hillsong Music Australia, Hillsong, Hillsong Live, Hillsong Chapel, Hillsong United. Some of these early albums when reissued are also tagged by the recordcompany as "Hillsong Music Australia ft. Darlene Zschech" or "Various Artists". Maybe it is up to the listener how to tag this, although scrobbling from itunes also gives various results.

Hillsong's music has become well-known internationally amongst Christian groups. Songs such as "Power of Your Love" by Geoff Bullock and "Shout to the Lord" by Darlene Zschech have become popular and are sung throughout churches world-wide. Hillsong have released over 40 albums since 1992, many of them achieving gold status in Australia. Although the music is not well known amongst the mainstream, their 2004 live praise and worship album For All You've Done reached #1 in the mainstream Australian album charts (ARIA) when many copies were sold during Hillsong's annual conference.

Hillsong is one of the strongest influential factors on Christian pop culture and Christian pop music. Hillsong United, in particular influences Christian youth of today. Marty Sampson, Joel Houston and Jonathon Douglass are considered the Brad Pitt of Christian pop culture, with their always-changing hair styles featured on the annual Hillsong United album DVD.

You Are
Hillsong Music Australia Lyrics

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You are my light and salvation, whom shall I fear?
You are the strength of all my days, of whom shall I be afraid?
Though war may rise against me, of this will I be sure

That I will bless the Lord forever, I'll bless Your holy Name
Yes, I will bless the Lord forever, I'll bless Your holy Name

Lord, it is You I desire, it's You that I seek

To live with You in Your house forever, beholding Your beauty
And In the time of trouble, of this will I be sure

You ask me who do I say that You are
And I say that you are the Christ, Son of the living God

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "You Are" by Hillsong Music Australia are an expression of the singer's profound faith and trust in God. The opening lines, "You are my light and salvation, whom shall I fear? You are the strength of all my days, of whom shall I be afraid?" demonstrate the singer's conviction that God is the guiding force in their life, and that with Him by their side, they have nothing to fear. The next line, "Though war may rise against me, of this will I be sure," acknowledges that even in times of great trials and tribulations, the singer's faith in God will not falter.

The chorus of the song is a joyful proclamation that the singer will bless the Lord forever and bless His holy name. This act of "blessing" can be seen as a form of worship and gratitude towards God for all that He has done for them. The second verse continues to express the singer's deep desire to be close to God and to be with Him forever. They seek to live in God's house, beholding His beauty, and are sure that even in times of trouble, God will always be with them.

Overall, the song "You Are" is a beautiful expression of faith and trust in God, and a reminder that no matter what happens in life, we can always turn to Him for guidance and strength.

Line by Line Meaning

You are my light and salvation, whom shall I fear?
You are the one who shows me the way and saves me from darkness, so why should I be afraid?

You are the strength of all my days, of whom shall I be afraid?
You give me the strength to face each day, so why should I be afraid of anything or anyone?

Though war may rise against me, of this will I be sure
Even if there is a war or a battle that I face, I am certain that You are with me.

That I will bless the Lord forever, I'll bless Your holy Name
I will praise and thank You always, and I will honor Your holy name.

Yes, I will bless the Lord forever, I'll bless Your holy Name
I will continue to praise and honor You always, and I will never stop.

Lord, it is You I desire, it's You that I seek
I long for Your presence, and I search for You with all my heart.

To live with You in Your house forever, beholding Your beauty
My ultimate desire is to live in Your presence, and to experience and admire Your beauty forever.

And In the time of trouble, of this will I be sure
Even in times of trouble, I am certain that You are with me and will help me overcome.

You ask me who do I say that You are
When You ask me to define who You are,

And I say that you are the Christ, Son of the living God
I declare that You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.

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