Born in Orange County son of well-known worship leader John Wickham. He moved to San Diego in the middle of junior high school, which spawned his career. Asked by his youth pastor to lead worship at the age of 12, Wickham accepted, encouraged by his father then a worship pastor at Chuck Smith's Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.
By 18, Wickham had released his debut CD, Give You My World, including the hit song "Shining." Surprised by its good reception, he began working on twelve new songs for his self-titled album, which was released on April 25, 2006 with Simple Records.Wickham's second release with Simple/INO Records, Cannons, was released in 2007. Cannons was inspired by cannon explosions and C.S. Lewis's book, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader from The Chronicles of Narnia series. Wickham stated in an interview with ChristianityToday.com that the album is "about how the universe is exploding with the glory of God, and how we are compelled to join in with its song." The 10th track from Cannons, "Jesus Lord of Heaven", has been translated into seven different languages. On August 8, 2008 Wickham released a live worship album titled singalong, recorded at Solid Rock Church in Portland, Oregon with 3000 fans present. The album was released as a free download, only available from his website, and received over 8,000 downloads within a week of being released. After the release of his singalong album, his self-titled debut climbed to No. 25 on iTunes Top Christian Albums chart (2 years after its initial release).
Wickham visits churches across the nation to play his music.
He recently (June 2008) performed at the Frenzy one-day Christian music festival, in Scotland.
You Are Everything
Phil Wickham Lyrics
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Just waiting to be free, just waiting to be free.
There is a hope hidden inside your borders
Just waiting to be realized, just waiting to be realized.
So keep hoping Saint Francis, you'll be a free man yet,
You'll see the sun shine again over your city streets.
There is a love hidden inside your borders
There is a hope hidden inside your borders
Just waiting to be realized, just waiting to be realized.
So keep hoping Saint Francis, you'll be a free man yet,
You'll see the sun shine again over your city streets.
Keep hoping Saint Francis, you'll be a free man yet.
Though darkness covers your sleeping love, it won't last.
Those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength,
I know, those who wait upon the Lord will not be put to shame.
Those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength,
I know, I know, those who wait upon the Lord will not be put to shame.
And so we wait, so we wait for the sun to shine.
And so we wait, so we wait for You to come.
Keep hoping Saint Francis, you'll be a free man yet,
You'll see the sun shine again over your city streets.
The lyrics of Phil Wickham's song You Are Everything convey a message of hope and love that can always be found even in the darkest of times. The reference to Saint Francis is likely about Saint Francis of Assisi, who was revered for his devotion to God and known for his love of all living things. The song suggests that even though there may be darkness and challenges in life, there is always hope and love just waiting to be realized, and that by waiting upon the Lord, one's strength will be renewed and they will not be put to shame. The repeated refrain of "keep hoping Saint Francis, you'll be a free man yet" implies that the listener may also feel trapped or confined in some way, but that they will also eventually find freedom and release.
The lyrics are poetic and non-specific enough that they can resonate with different people and situations, but the underlying theme is one of faith and redemption. The imagery of a sun shining over city streets and the hope that is waiting to be realized suggests a bright future, and the repeated use of "wait upon the Lord" shows a reliance on a higher power for guidance and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a love hidden inside your borders
Within you, there is enormous love that has yet to be unlocked and set free.
Just waiting to be free, just waiting to be free.
This love lies inside you, eager to be discovered and made manifest to the world.
There is a hope hidden inside your borders
You also possess a great hope, one that's just waiting to be realized and fulfilled.
Just waiting to be realized, just waiting to be realized.
This hope is something that has yet to be fully actualized, but is within reach.
So keep hoping Saint Francis, you'll be a free man yet,
Even in the face of darkness and obstacles, persevere in hope and trust that you will overcome and be free.
You'll see the sun shine again over your city streets.
With this hope realized, you'll witness the light shining bright in even the darkest places of your world.
Though darkness covers your sleeping love, it won't last.
No matter how impenetrable it seems, darkness cannot suppress the immense love within you, and will eventually fade away.
Those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength,
By having faith and waiting patiently for divine intervention, you'll be revitalized and empowered.
I know, those who wait upon the Lord will not be put to shame.
Those who have faith in God and wait upon Him with expectation will never be disappointed or humiliated.
And so we wait, so we wait for the sun to shine.
With unwavering faith and patience, we anticipate the eventual victory that will come and dispel the darkness.
And so we wait, so we wait for You to come.
We wait for God to reveal himself and intercede on our behalf, bringing about the love and hope we long for.
Contributed by Ryan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Jesus, You're my everything
My heart beats for You
Filled with power and mystery
Lord, I thirst for You
You are everything
You are everything
Lord, You are beautiful
Awesome and wonderful
I give You all of my life
Lord, You're the song I sing
Perfect in everything
I give You all of my life
You're the stone I rest upon
I find peace in You
I love You Lord with all my heart
I place my hope in You
For You are everything
You are everything
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You Are Everything - Phil Wickham / Lyrics
Jesus, You're my everything
My heart beats for You
Filled with power and mystery
Lord, I thirst for You
You are everything
You are everything
Lord, You are beautiful
Awesome and wonderful
I give You all of my life
Lord, You're the song I sing
Perfect in everything
I give You all of my life
For You are everything
You are everything
You're the stone I rest upon
I find peace in You
I love You, Lord, with all my heart
I place my hope in You
You are everything
You are everything
Lord, You are beautiful
Awesome and wonderful
I give You all of my life
Lord, You're the song I sing
Perfect in everything
I give You all of my life
Lord, You are beautiful
Awesome and wonderful
I give You all of my life
Lord, You're the song I sing
You're perfect in everything
I give You all of my life
Lord, You are beautiful
Awesome and wonderful
I give You all of my life
Lord, You're the song I sing
Perfect in everything
I give You all
For You are everything
You are everything
You are everything
I give You all
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This song makes me want to cry every time. You are our everything Jesus...always and forever...
@JennsCorner777
Thanks for this upload I sing this song almost daily I love it so much!
@dalemuch9118
Great song just excellent
@artbou9201
Yesyesyes love it.. still here
@dalemuch9118
Excellent song