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.
You Are Everything
Matthew West Lyrics
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standing on a lonely street,
I can't even walk a straight line.
And every time you look at me,
I'm spinning like an autumn leaf,
Bound to hit bottom some time
Where would I be without someone to save me,
You are everything that I live for,
Everything that I can't believe is happening
You're standing right in front of me,
With arms wide open, all I know
Is everyday is filled with hope
'Cause you are everything that I breathe for,
And I can't help but breathe you in, and breathe again,
Feeling all this life within, every single beat of my heart
I'm the one with big mistakes, big regrets,
And bigger breaks than I'd ever care to confess.
Ah, but you're the one who looks at me
And sees what I was meant to be,
More than just a beautiful mess.
Where would I be without someone to save me,
Someone who won't let me fall?
You are everything that I live for,
Everything that I can't believe is happening
You're standing right in front of me,
With arms wide open, all I know
Is everyday is filled with hope
'Cause you are everything that I breathe for,
And I can't help but breathe you in, and breathe again,
Feeling all this life within, every single beat of my heart
You're everything good in my life,
Everything honest and true
And all of those stars hanging up in the sky
Could never shine brighter than you
You are everything that I live for,
Everything that I can't believe is happening
You're standing right in front of me,
With arms wide open, all I know
Is everyday is filled with hope
'Cause you are everything that I breathe for,
And I can't help but breathe you in, and breathe again,
Feeling all this life within, every single beat of my heart
You are, oh you are,
Jesus, you are,
You are everything
Matthew West's You Are Everything is a beautiful love song about having someone in your life who saves you, sees you for who you truly are, and continues to fill your life with hope and purpose. The song sets the scene of the singer feeling lost, admitting to having two left feet and not being able to walk a straight line. Every time someone looks at them, they spin like an autumn leaf, knowing they will eventually hit rock bottom. However, the singer recognizes that they have someone who won't let them fall and who saves them. They know that they couldn't live without this person, as they are everything that they live, breathe and aspire for.
The second verse describes the singer with big mistakes and regrets. However, this person sees them beyond being just a beautiful mess and instead sees them as who they were meant to be. The chorus is a repeat, reminding the person they are everything that the singer lives and breathes for. The final verse highlights that this person is everything good and honest, brighter than all the stars in the sky. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that Jesus is everything.
The song's meaning is open to interpretation, but it's clear that the person mentioned in the song is someone who saves, sees beyond faults, and gives the singer hope and purpose. It could be the singer's lover, family, or even friends. However, the reference to Jesus in the final lines suggests that it's a spiritual love song that speaks to the singer's faith in God.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the one with two left feet,
I am clumsy and insecure, struggling to find my footing in life.
standing on a lonely street,
I am alone and lost, searching for direction and purpose in my life.
I can't even walk a straight line.
I am so uncertain and confused that I can't even follow a straightforward path.
And every time you look at me,
Whenever you turn your gaze towards me, no matter the circumstances.
I'm spinning like an autumn leaf,
I am overwhelmed and lacking control, tossed about by the winds of life.
Bound to hit bottom some time
Sure to experience failure and disappointment at some point in my life.
Where would I be without someone to save me,
Without divine intervention, how far would I have gotten?
Someone who won't let me fall?
Would I have fallen too far if it wasn't for You saving me?
You are everything that I live for,
You are the reason for my existence, the center of my universe.
Everything that I can't believe is happening
I am in disbelief that someone like You could be such a huge part of my life.
You're standing right in front of me,
You are always present in my life, never far away.
With arms wide open, all I know
Your embrace is always available to me, and I can find comfort and safety there.
Is everyday is filled with hope
You bring a sense of optimism and possibility to every day that I live.
'Cause you are everything that I breathe for,
You are the very air that I breathe, sustaining me with each breath.
And I can't help but breathe you in, and breathe again,
My dependence on You is so absolute, I can't help but take You in at every moment.
Feeling all this life within, every single beat of my heart
Your presence animates me, fills me with vitality and purpose.
I'm the one with big mistakes, big regrets,
I am haunted by my flaws and my past mistakes, unable to escape the consequences of my actions.
And bigger breaks than I'd ever care to confess.
But I am also aware of how fortunate I've been, of the times when the universe has granted me kindness and good fortune.
Ah, but you're the one who looks at me
You see me for who I truly am, without shame or judgment.
And sees what I was meant to be,
You see my potential, what I am truly capable of achieving.
More than just a beautiful mess.
You see past my flaws and mistakes, to the inherent beauty within me.
You're everything good in my life,
You are the source of all the positive things that I have experienced.
Everything honest and true
You are the embodiment of truth, your presence ensuring that I am never led astray.
And all of those stars hanging up in the sky
You outshine even the stars in the heavens above.
Could never shine brighter than you
Your brilliance and luminosity are unparalleled, beyond compare.
You are, oh you are,
You are the only one who can fill this space I have in my heart.
Jesus, you are,
You are the Christ, the holy one, eternally present in all things.
You are everything
You encompass all things, fill all things, are all things.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: MATTHEW WEST, SAM MIZELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
gizmoree1
I think this song is anointed. The lyrics are incredible ! I feel his passion in the lyrics the way they rush like a waterfall bursting over a cliff . I cant help but cry with joy when I sing this song. This is truly a love song for God
Allegra Elaine
i started feeling like crying when i just listened to i can only imagine, the two songs are amazing, GOD I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!
Delilah3996
Never fails to bring me to my knees with tears in my eyes. Thanks for posting this. Keep growin' with Jesus by your side. God Bless.
CatastrophicJune
This song makes me think of my best friend in the whole world....without him I don't know where I'd be....
McAllen’s Project
Every time I listen to this song it stirs my Spirit up , no matter what my current situation may be, especially at the last ending when he say you are everything.....🙏🏾
Ivory Browning
Me tooo!!
fillysunray
Key word - summarises. I feel like dancing, singing and yelling with joy every time I hear this. I can feel the Holy Spirit dancing in me nearly!!
june JaWaRy
I LOVE Jesus Christ so much and this song says my words.
Sissy Ferguson
I just heard this song on the radio for the first time yesterday.. I was driving and distracted talking to someone then i heard "*
all i know is every day is filled with hope*then everything else disappearedinvoluntary tears poured down my cheeks and i just said to God- "yeah it is". I got radically saved 5 years ago. This song is the song of my soul to my belovedThank you!
severina418
This is one of my all-time favorite songs, especially my favorite from Matthew West.