Led by the husband-and-wife team of Glenn and Wendi Kaiser, the band has been the preeminent example of how to evangelize using Christian rock, but the quality musicianship of Resurrection Band has also been a driving force in the development of the Christian music industry at large. Glenn Kaiser also has an established solo career as a blues musican and is also a well-known speaker on various spiritual issues to youth and adults.
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Richest One
Resurrection Band Lyrics
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And if I had a nickel for every song I've sung,
If I had a quarter for every tear I've cried,
And if I had a dollar for every hurt I felt inside.
I'd be the richest...the richest one in the world,
Richest one in the world.
And if I had an emerald for every single debt,
Had a piece of silver for every sin you took,
And if I had a diamond for every beautiful truth in your book.
I'd be the richest...the richest man in the world.
Yes, I am, (yes, I am)
Yes, I am, (yes, I am)
I believe I am, (yes, I am)
Surely I am. (yes, I am)
When I was lost, a stranger to innocence,
When I was guilty in the face of such evidence,
When I was condemned, that's when the veil was rent,
When I was broken you came to my defence.
If I had a ruby for every drop of blood you shed,
And if I had an emerald for every single debt,
If I had a piece of silver for every sin you took,
Lord, if I had a diamond for every beautiful truth in your book.
I would be the richest, (I'd be the richest one)
I would be the richest, (I'd be the richest one)
Lord knows I believe I am the richest, (yes, yes, the richest)
I'm the richest one in the world.
Yes, yes, I am,
Lord, I'm the richest one in the world,
Oh, the richest one in the world.
I'm the richest one in the whole wide world.
The lyrics of "Richest One" by Resurrection Band describe the ultimate wealth that one can possess - the spiritual wealth that comes from the belief in Jesus Christ. The song uses powerful imagery to convey this message - the pennies, nickels, quarters, and dollars represent the hardships, struggles, and pain that the singer has experienced in life. However, the rubies, emeralds, silver, and diamonds represent the blood, sacrifices, and truth of Jesus Christ which has brought salvation and spiritual richness to the singer's life. The chorus claims that the singer is indeed the richest person in the world because of his faith.
The second verse acknowledges the sins and debts that the singer has incurred, but also recognizes the redemptive power of Jesus' sacrifice. The bridge further emphasizes the brokenness and guilt that the singer has experienced, but also celebrates the mercy and grace that he has received through Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had a penny for every town I've known,
If I received a penny for every town that I have been to,
And if I had a nickel for every song I've sung,
If I received a nickel for every song that I have performed,
If I had a quarter for every tear I've cried,
If I received a quarter for every tear that I have shed,
And if I had a dollar for every hurt I felt inside.
If I received a dollar for every emotional pain that I have experienced.
I'd be the richest...the richest one in the world,
All these moments that I went through would immensely richen me beyond anyone else in the world
Richest one in the world.
I'd be the wealthiest person in the world
If I had a ruby for every drop of blood you shed,
If I was given a ruby for every single blood drop that you shed,
And if I had an emerald for every single debt,
If I was given an emerald for every single due that I owe to you,
Had a piece of silver for every sin you took,
If you rewarded me with a silver coin for every sin of mine that you've forgiven,
And if I had a diamond for every beautiful truth in your book.
If I was given a diamond for every beautiful, truthful passage written in your book.
I'd be the richest...the richest man in the world.
All these treasures that you gave me would make me the wealthiest and richest man on the planet.
Yes, I am, (yes, I am)
I truly am the richest man in the world
Yes, I am, (yes, I am)
I'm proud to say that
I believe I am, (yes, I am)
I have the conviction and faith that I am the richest person in the world.
Surely I am. (yes, I am)
Most definitely, I am the richest person in the world
When I was lost, a stranger to innocence,
When I was in confusion and oblivious to what was innocent,
When I was guilty in the face of such evidence,
When I was to be found guilty based on the given evidence,
When I was condemned, that's when the veil was rent,
When I was sentenced to punishment, that's precisely when the curtain split apart.
When I was broken you came to my defence.
When I was shattered and going through tough times, you were there by my side to defend and support me.
I would be the richest, (I'd be the richest one)
If all these treasures you gave me, accumulated, I would indeed become the richest person ever
Lord knows I believe I am the richest, (yes, yes, the richest)
I believe without a shadow of a doubt that I'm the richest person out there
I'm the richest one in the world.
I have an abundance of both materialistic and spiritual wealth that makes me the richest person on this planet.
Yes, yes, I am,
Yes, it's indeed true that I'm the richest person in the world.
Lord, I'm the richest one in the world,
My lord, you blessed me with so much that has made me the richest person in the world.
Oh, the richest one in the world.
I am the person with the most significant wealth and abundance globally.
I'm the richest one in the whole wide world.
I have more than enough riches to be happier than anyone else on this planet.
Contributed by Levi W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John McGowan
on Hotfootin'
A couple of lyrics changes:
"Banana-boat Buick blaring in stereo can't drown out what he is saying."
"Brothers and sisters he tells them..."
Bruce M. Axtens
on Benny & Sue
"ignored the one inside" or "ignored the warning sign"?