World-class composer, pianist and arranger, Richard Smallwood has clearly and solidly changed the face of Gospel music. He can impeccably blend classical movements with Traditional Gospel, and arrive at a mix that is invariably Smallwood's alone. A diverse and innovative artist, Richard Smallwood has achieved many honors; Dove Awards, Stellar Awards and a Grammy also attest to his talents.
My Everything
Richard Smallwood Lyrics
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Praise waiteth for Thee my king
Oh Thou who hearest every prayer
Oh Lord, You're my everything
(2x)
You, are my light
That shines in the midst of darkness
You're there in times of trouble
Where, would I be?
It not been for Your mercy
Oh Lord, You're my everything
[Tenors]
Praise waiteth, for Thee
My everything
[Tenors+ Altos]
Praise waiteth, for Thee
My everything
[Tenors+ Altos+ Sopranoes]
Praise waiteth, for Thee
My everything
(12x)
Lord You're my everything
The song "My Everything" by Richard Smallwood depicts a profound act of faith in God. The lyrics are filled with references to God's omnipresence and faithfulness in times of need. The song starts by acknowledging God for everything that He is to the singer, calling Him the King to whom praise belongs. The second stanza affirms the singer's hopelessness without God's presence. The lines: "You are my light that shines in the midst of darkness / You are my help, you're there in times of trouble," talk about the constancy of God's companionship in the midst of a crisis.
The entire song rests on the belief in God's undying love and his protective shield against all forms of danger. The song ends with a chorus that reminds us that everything we need in life to find happiness and salvation, is in God. We need to have faith in Him and praise Him to find meaning in our lives. The song "My Everything" is not just another gospel song. It is an astute reminder of the need to have unwavering faith in God, and when others fail us, He never will.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Lord, You're my everything
Lord, You are the center of my life and the source of all my strength and hope
Praise waiteth for Thee my king
I will always give You praise and honor, my King
Oh Thou who hearest every prayer
You are the one who hears and answers every prayer that comes from my heart
You, are my light
You are the one who brings light and clarity to my life, even in my darkest days
That shines in the midst of darkness
You are the one who shines a light in the midst of any darkness and confusion in my life
You, are my help
You are the one who helps me and gives me strength when I am in need
You're there in times of trouble
You are always there for me, especially when I face difficult times in my life
Where, would I be?
I would be lost and hopeless without You in my life
It not been for Your mercy
If it weren't for Your loving kindness and compassion towards me, I would be lost and without hope
Praise waiteth, for Thee
I will always wait and long to give You praise and honor
My everything
You are everything to me, the source of my hope, strength, joy, and peace
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: RICHARD LEE SMALLWOOD
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