Matthew Joseph West (born April 25, 1977 in Downers Grove, Illinois) is a C… Read Full Bio ↴Matthew Joseph West (born April 25, 1977 in Downers Grove, Illinois) is a Christian singer who was raised in a suburb of Chicago, IL., where he discovered music at an early age. The son of a minister, he grew up in the front pew listening to his mom harmonize and following her lead. By the time he reached high school, Matthew remained involved in music and received a scholarship to study music at Millikin University in Illinois.

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.

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Take a look at the mountain
Stretching a mile high
Take a look at the ocean
Far as your eye can see
And think of me

Take a look at the desert
Do you feel like a grain of sand?

I am with you wherever
Where you go is where I am
And I'm always thinking of you
Take a look around you
I'm spelling it out one by one

I love you more than the sun
And the stars that I taught how to shine
You are mine and you shine for me too
I love you
Yesterday
And today
And tomorrow
I'll say it again and again
I love you more

Just a face in the city
Just a tear on a crowded street
But you are one in a million
And you belong to me
And I want you to know
I'm not letting go
Even when you come undone

I love you more than the sun
And the stars that I taught how to shine
You are mine and you shine for me too
I love you
Yesterday
And today
And tomorrow
I'll say it again and again
I love you more
I love you more

Shine for me
Shine for me
Shine on, shine on
Shine for me

I love you more than the sun
And the stars that I taught how to shine
You are mine and you shine for me too
I love you
Yesterday
And today
And tomorrow
I'll say it again and again
I love you more

I love you more than the sun
And the stars that I taught how to shine
You are mine and you shine for me too
I love you
Yesterday
And today
Through the joy
And the pain
I say it again and again
I love you more
I love you more

And I see you
And I made you
And I love you more than you can imagine
More than you can fathom

I love you more than the sun
And you shine for me

Overall Meaning

The song "More" by Matthew West is a romantic ballad about the depth of love that God has for his people. The opening verse invites the listener to observe the vastness of the natural world - from the height of mountains to the expanse of the ocean. The singer then assures the listener that even amidst the enormity of creation, God is always with them and constantly thinking of them. The chorus expresses the overwhelming love that God has for his people, declaring that it exceeds even the brilliance of the sun and the stars.

The second verse turns to focus on the individual listener, assuring them that they are not just another face in the crowd but are unique and precious to God. Even when the listener feels like they are coming undone, God promises to not let go of them. The chorus repeats the message of limitless love and concludes with the invitation to shine for God.

The song is a beautiful reminder that God's love for us is immeasurable and unchanging, no matter what we may face in life. It encourages listeners to find comfort and hope in their relationship with God and to let their love for Him shine through their lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Take a look at the mountain
Consider how grand and impressive the mountain is

Stretching a mile high
Reaching an extraordinary height

Take a look at the ocean
Observe the vast and endless ocean

Far as your eye can see
As far as your vision can reach

And think of me
Remember that I am always with you, even in these vast places

Take a look at the desert
Contemplate the dry and barren desert

Do you feel like a grain of sand?
Do you feel tiny and insignificant?

I am with you wherever
Know that I am always with you, no matter where you go

Where you go is where I am
I accompany you wherever you may wander

And I'm always thinking of you
I never forget about you

Take a look around you
Observe your surroundings

I'm spelling it out one by one
I am making it clear to you

I love you more than the sun
My love for you is greater than the biggest star in our universe

And the stars that I taught how to shine
I even created the stars and they shine because of me

You are mine and you shine for me too
You belong to me and you bring joy to my life

Yesterday
In the past

And today
In the present moment

And tomorrow
In the future

I'll say it again and again
I will repeat it over and over

Just a face in the city
You may feel anonymous in a bustling metropolis

Just a tear on a crowded street
You may feel unnoticed when you cry in a busy place

But you are one in a million
You are unique and valuable

And you belong to me
You are mine and I care for you

And I want you to know
I want to make sure you are aware

I'm not letting go
I will never abandon you

Even when you come undone
Even in your darkest moments and biggest failures

Shine for me
Be a light to others for my sake

Shine on, shine on
Continue shining brightly and never stop

And I see you
I am aware of your existence

And I made you
I created you with care and purpose

And I love you more than you can imagine
My love for you goes beyond your comprehension

More than you can fathom
More than you can grasp or understand

Through the joy
During happy times

And the pain
During difficult times

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, AMPLIFIED ADMINISTRATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON HOUSER, KENNY GREENBERG, MATTHEW WEST

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