Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.
The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.
All I Want
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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Is fire from above
All I have in this world
Is you
And all the journeys I have walked
I know you've walked them too
All I want is to be faithful
All I want is you
All I have is a love
That set my world on fire
Let it fall, let it burn in me
And oh to be a friend of God is all that I desire
All I want is to be faithful
All I want is you
All I want is you
All I want is you
All I want is you
Is you
All I have in this world
Is fire from above
All I have in this world
Is you
And all the journeys I have walked
I know you've walked them too
All I want is to be faithful
All I want is you
All I want is you
All I want is you
Da, oh oh oh
All I want is you
Is you
In "All I Want," Michael W. Smith expresses his desire to be faithful to God above all else. He acknowledges that all he truly has in this world is God's fiery love, and he seeks to cherish that love and be a faithful friend of God. Through the journeys he has walked in his life, he recognizes that God has been with him every step of the way. Smith emphasizes his love for God and his desire to keep that love burning bright in his heart.
The lyrics of "All I Want" draw upon themes of faith, commitment, and spiritual fulfillment. Smith's words emphasize the depth of his love for God, and the central role that God plays in his life. The song encourages listeners to contemplate their own relationship with God, and to commit to being faithful to Him above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
All I have in this world
Everything I possess in this lifetime
Is fire from above
Is the divine fire that has been given to me from God
All I have in this world
Everything I possess in this lifetime
Is you
Is my bond with you, my commitment to you
And all the journeys I have walked
And every single path I have followed
I know you've walked them too
I am aware that you have walked those paths alongside me all along
All I want is to be faithful
My one and only desire is to be loyal and steadfast
All I want is you
My sole desire is to remain dedicated to you and our bond
All I have is a love
The one and only thing that I possess is my love for you
That set my world on fire
This love has brought light and warmth to my life
Let it fall, let it burn in me
May this love consume me fully and entirely
And oh to be a friend of God is all that I desire
My ultimate wish is to develop a deep connection with God
All I want is to be faithful
My one and only desire is to remain loyal and steadfast
All I want is you
My sole desire is to remain dedicated to you and our bond
All I want is you
My sole desire is to remain dedicated to you and our bond
All I want is you
My sole desire is to remain dedicated to you and our bond
Is you
Is my bond with you, my commitment to you
All I have in this world
Everything I possess in this lifetime
Is fire from above
Is the divine fire that has been given to me from God
All I have in this world
Everything I possess in this lifetime
Is you
Is my bond with you, my commitment to you
And all the journeys I have walked
And every single path I have followed
I know you've walked them too
I am aware that you have walked those paths alongside me all along
All I want is to be faithful
My one and only desire is to remain loyal and steadfast
All I want is you
My sole desire is to remain dedicated to you and our bond
All I want is you
My sole desire is to remain dedicated to you and our bond
Da, oh oh oh
Vocalizations expressing the singer's emotions
All I want is you
My sole desire is to remain dedicated to you and our bond
Is you
Is my bond with you, my commitment to you
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JOHN WILSON, TROY SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Elsa Chapa Mendoza
on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!