It was during his first year of college, that Matthew began playing guitar and writing songs. By Matthew's senior year, he was playing at every venue imaginable, from Fraternity houses to churches, and youth groups.
He signed an exclusive songwriting deal only a week after graduating and making the move to Nashville. His songs have been recorded by various artists including Rachel Lampa's most recent single, "Savior Song," which was Matthew's first top-5 song as a writer. Some other highlights were having songs placed on the platinum selling WoW 2002 project and also having his song, "Heart of Every Man recorded for the World Youth Day 2000 official soundtrack.
Matthew continued pursuing his dream of singing his own songs. Matthew had the opportunity to travel to universities across the country, and quickly began building up a steady following. With the help of Word Music and Extreme Writers Group, Matthew recorded an independent CD called, "Sellout," which caught the attention of Universal South Records.
Since signing with Universal South, He has released several albums, starting with "Happy" in 2003, "History" in 2005, and "Something to Say" in 2007; along with the re-release of Sellout in 2006. The Forgiveness Songfacts reports that West's fifth album, "Into the Light," is scheduled to be released on September 25, 2012.
All In
Matthew West Lyrics
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The water's warm here but the fire's gone out
I played it safe for so long the passion left
Turns out safe is just another word for regret
So, I step to the edge and I take a deep breath
We're all dying to live but we're all scared to death
And this is the part where my head tells my heart
I'm going all in
Headfirst into the deep end
I hear You calling
And this time the fear won't win
I'm going, I'm going all in
(I'm going, I'm going) all in
(I'm going, I'm going)
I believe that one day I will see Your kingdom come
And I wanna hear You say, "Welcome home my child, well done"
So, I step to the edge and I take a deep breath
I'm not turning back around 'cause there's no turning back now
I'm going all in
Headfirst into the deep end
I hear You calling
And this time the fear won't win
I'm going, I'm going all in
(I'm going, I'm going) all in
(I'm going, I'm going) all in
(I'm going, I'm going) all in
(I'm going, I'm going)
All to You, Jesus, I freely give
As long as there's breath in these lungs I will live
With reckless abandon, my heart in Your hands
I surrender it all, I'm going (I'm going all in)
(I'm going, I'm going all in)
I'm going all in (I'm going all in)
Headfirst into the deep end (I'm going all in)
I hear You calling (I want in, I want in)
And this time the fear won't win
I'm going, I'm going all in
(I'm going, I'm going) all in
(I'm going, I'm going) all in
(I'm going, I'm going) all in
(I'm going, I'm going)
I believe that one day I will see Your kingdom come
And I wanna hear You say, "Welcome home my child, well done"
"All In" by Matthew West is a song of taking risks in life and fully committing oneself to God. The first verse highlights the struggle of being stuck in a comfortable but unsatisfying place or situation. The singer is hesitating, but his desire for something bigger and greater is stronger than his fear of taking risks. In the chorus, he decides to take the leap of faith and declare his full commitment to follow Jesus with reckless abandon, even if it means facing fear and uncertainty. The bridge sums up the message of the song – surrender all to Jesus, live with a purpose, and trust that the reward will come in the end.
The song conveys the idea of living a life that is fully surrendered to God's plan, even if it means stepping out of one's comfort zone, facing challenges, and taking risks. It's a call to Christians to follow Jesus wholeheartedly, with faith and courage, trusting that He has a greater plan for their lives. The song is also a reminder that life is short, and we should not waste it living in regret or fear. Instead, we should have a sense of urgency to pursue our dreams and God's calling, knowing that He will be with us every step of the way.
Line by Line Meaning
My feet are frozen on this middle ground
I am feeling stuck in the middle and can't seem to make a decision, which is hindering my progress
The water's warm here but the fire's gone out
I am in a comfortable place but I have lost my passion and sense of purpose
I played it safe for so long the passion left
I have been taking the easy road for too long, causing me to lose sight of what I truly desire
Turns out safe is just another word for regret
Choosing the safe option might seem like a good idea, but it can lead to dissatisfaction and disappointment in the long run
So, I step to the edge and I take a deep breath
I am preparing myself to take a big risk and make a change
We're all dying to live but we're all scared to death
We all want to truly experience life, but the unknown and the fear of failure hold us back
And this is the part where my head tells my heart
I am going through a turmoil between what my logical mind thinks and what my emotions feel
You should turn back around but there's no turning back now
My mind is telling me to go back to safety, but I have gone too far to turn back now
I'm going all in
I am committing fully to this decision and not holding anything back
Headfirst into the deep end
I am jumping into the unknown, ready to fully experience everything that comes with it
I hear You calling
I am listening to the voice inside me that is pushing me to take this leap
And this time the fear won't win
I am determined to not let my fear and doubts hold me back
I believe that one day I will see Your kingdom come
I have faith that I will be able to see the positive impact of my actions in the future
And I wanna hear You say, 'Welcome home my child, well done'
I am striving to receive validation for my efforts and to feel fulfilled in my life
All to You, Jesus, I freely give
I am dedicating this decision and action to a higher power and surrendering my control over the outcome
As long as there's breath in these lungs I will live
I am committing to living my life to the fullest, as long as I am alive
With reckless abandon, my heart in Your hands
I am taking a risk without fearing the outcome, trusting that my decision is guided by a higher power
I surrender it all, I'm going (I'm going all in)
I am surrendering all control and committing fully to the decision
I want in, I want in
I am eager to take part in this experience and not hold back
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, AMPLIFIED ADMINISTRATION, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Andrew Jacob Pruis, Jason Houser, Matthew West
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jasmynpolite2756
Jesus is going to use my blindness to glorify him and I will go all in for him whatever he wants me to do! It's not my will but his!
@lisabrowner
Mr. West, anytime one of your songs, particularly this one, comes on, my 3 year old daughter exclaims, "Jesus, found Jesus!" thank you for the beautiful music you've made, for the journey you've been on, and for the lyrics that bring my daughter closer to Jesus. You are a blessing, sir.
@faithfulr
This song was used as a theme for my church camp (5 days) 19 People were saved because of the inspiration from this song, thank you so much for making this!♡
@hsenseney
cool
@sulleysphone
Really describes where I'm at right now. I was just baptized on July 2nd. I'm a little late to the party being 47. Im just glad to be All In. So happy you're coming to Burleson, TX on October 26. My wife is about to be listed for a kidney transplant so we don't want to get tickets and not be able to go. I would love to see you, though. Your music has ministered to me so much during writing my testimony and beyond. Bless you, MW, for all you do to spread the love of Jesus to so many! I hope to see you soon!
@iamanovercomer3253
Jim Van Leeuwen you are not late. You are on time. God's time. There's a reason why a rear view mirror is smaller than the windshield. SO we don't look back but God has for us. How's your wife doing ?
@joelpandess2346
Amen God has amazing plans for you my friend
@davidhassen1774
I'm getting baptized this Sunday
@Godongo
I know this is late but I'm glad you chose to trust God with all your heart!!❤ If you ever need any help you can ask me and I'll try to help you!! God bless you!! We will meet in the future!! God bless you on your hornet thought life!!❤❤
@Godongo
@@davidhassen1774 congratulations!! I got Re baptized April 25th 5:17pm! Welcome to the family!!❤❤