When the Music Fades
Matt Redman Lyrics


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When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring
Something that's of worth
That will bless Your heart

I'll bring You more than a song, for a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart

I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You, all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You, all about You, Jesus

King of endless worth
No one could express how much You deserve
Though I'm weak and poor
All I have is Yours, every single breath
I'll bring You more than a song, for a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart

I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You, all about You, Jesus




I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You, all about You, Jesus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song When the Music Fades reflects the idea of worship beyond the traditional or ritualistic practices. The opening lines "When the music fades, all is stripped away", points out the idea that, when the melody and music cease, it is time to bring an offering to the Lord that is simple, sincere, and heartfelt. This song highlights the importance of offering something that is of value to the Lord, something that would truly bless His heart.


The lyrics emphasize the idea of true worship, which is not limited to just singing songs and hymns but rather encompassing everything that we do. The lines “I'll bring You more than a song, for a song in itself is not what You have required. You search much deeper within through the way things appear. You're looking into my heart” suggests that worship is not limited to the performance of a song or hymn, but how we live our lives and how much we have allowed Christ to work in our hearts.


Overall, the message of the song is about the heart of worship, and the idea that all of our lives must be lived as an offering to the Lord, instead of just a few hours of singing songs in a church service.


Line by Line Meaning

When the music fades
As the musical instruments stop playing and the worship music ends


All is stripped away
Everything else is removed and nothing else remains


And I simply come
I come with a plain and humble heart


Longing just to bring
Desiring to offer


Something that's of worth
Something that is meaningful and valuable


That will bless Your heart
That will please and delight You


I'll bring You more than a song, for a song in itself
I will offer more than just music, as music alone


Is not what You have required
Is not the only thing You desire


You search much deeper within through the way things appear
You look beyond surface appearances and into the depths of the heart


You're looking into my heart
You are examining and discerning my motives and attitudes


I'm coming back to the heart of worship
I am returning to the essence and core of true worship


And it's all about You, all about You, Jesus
It is completely focused on You, O Jesus


I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
I repent for turning worship into something less than it should be


When it's all about You, all about You, Jesus
When it should only be about You, O Jesus




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@Honeygift123

When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come

Longin' just to bring
Something that's of worth
That will bless Your heart

I'll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required

You search much deeper within
Through the ways things appear
You're looking into my heart

I'm comin' back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus

I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus

King of endless worth
No one could express
How much You deserve?

Though I'm weak and poor
All I have is Yours
Every single breath

I'll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required

You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart, yeah

I'm comin' back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus

I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus

I'm comin' back to the heart of worship
'Cause it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus

I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
'Cause it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus, yeah
All about You

I'll bring You more than a song
I'll bring You more than a song, more than a song
I'll bring You more than a song
I'll bring You more than a song (than a song)

You're looking into my heart
You're looking into my heart
You're looking into my heart
Into my heart

I'll bring You more than a song
I'll bring You more than a song, yeah, yeah
I'll bring You more than a song
I'll bring You more than a song



@malaquias4o5

Verse 1
When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring
Something that's of worth
That will bless Your heart

Pre-Chorus
I'll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart

Chorus
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus

Verse 2
King of endless worth
No one could express
How much you deserve
Though I'm weak and poor
All I have is Yours
Every single breath!



@lw216316

Oh how much we need this in 2021 !!!
Does our Lord Jesus say to His Church today - You have left your first love ! ?
Will He vomit them out of His mouth?
Let's get back to our first love.

edit - back again in 2024 - and now its worse -
it breaks my heart to see our nation descend into the chaos and madness of ungodliness..
come back to Jesus....come back
...faithful ones hold on tight - endure to the end - we will be saved.



@franswatv3475

Trivia (please read): Matt Redman, a worship leader in England, tells how this Pastor taught his church the real meaning of worship. To show that worship is more than music, he banned all singing in their services for a period of time while they learned to worship in other ways.
By the end of that time, Matt had written the classing song "Heart of worship".
I'll bring you more than a song,
For a song itself
Is not what You have required.
You search much deeper within,
Through the way things appear,
You're looking into my heart.
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The heart of the matter is a matter of the heart ✨



@esthercho7006

This one of my hits into my life today... I thinking about what’s Jesus really care in the everyone and when I falling in the traps, he is always saving my life. He knows my through in the painful, suffering, hard to get back to him. My heart have been so lonely and need to someone who will come into my heart. I’ll fight through the battle every time because of evil can be a ruin their life. But I believe that Jesus will protect and take out my darkness.


Please reading,
Isaiah 41:10

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Matt, thank you for your song for Jesus



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@spicyspicesync

Who all is listening to this wonderful song in 2024??❤

@user-fl1hw8qj2y

This one hits differently ❤❤

@ThebestsongabouGod_123.

My husband was listening to this song a week before he passed away. Pls pray for me n my baby girl to make it thru what we are going thru in our life

@gpage220

I'm praying for you. God knows what you're going through, and He is your strength and the father to your sweet little girl 🙏 in Jesus Christ's name, Amen.

@neogabriel1320

Keep trusting the lord! God bless your child and you!

@cookiecandy1665

God knows everything. Trust and seek him with all your heart. ❤❤❤❤

@kw1270

Comforting prayers sent above.

@myLORDishesedtome

Psalm 46:10 God wants all of us to take a deep breath when our world seems to be crashing down. Consider that He is God: meditate on the fact you and your daughter belong to the Heavenly Father. He is near to comfort and to help. Be still be calm for a minute at a time consider Psalm 55:22; 1 Peter 5:8 Trust that 5:22 word put on flesh and dwelt among us that is Jesus read his word and believe it. God will never fail.
Lord thank you for loving with an everlasting love. Grant them hope and understanding of your Word. I ask that you send servants/christians who represent you oh Lord Jesus I pray. May every single need be met. Draw them closer to you than ever before. I bind in your name Jesus the enemy of her soul preventing the daughter’s heart from being open to a dad better than anything on earth. You are available 24/7 Jesus Jesus In your name thank you; praise God for Ephesians 3:20: please finished this prayer after what’s written: you will do exceedingly, abundantly more than we can ask you for or even think of. We bless your holy name. Amen

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@reginamcphie8857

Im sorry Lord for the thing I've made 😭

@minnalmotors8496

God loves you

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