He holds several degrees, including a music degree from Alameda College, a Master of Divinity from Faith Bible College, and a Doctorate of Ministry in Sacred Music from Friends International Christian University.[1] His music career began following time spent in the United States Air Force.[1] He was originally with a group called Shades of Difference, but family issues caused him to leave the group. His critical success came in 1992 when Lift Him Up became the fastest selling worship album to that point.[1] Welcome Home was also critically acclaimed, becoming Billboard's "Top Indie Contemporary Christian music album",[1] and winning a Gospel Music Association Dove Award for "Praise and Worship Album" in 1997.[2] He was signed to Integrity Music, but is no longer recording for them.
He began working in full time ministry in 1985. He started out as a worship leader at Jubilee Christian Center in San Jose, California. Not long after that, in 1987, he was ordained and installed as Music Pastor. As worship leader, his sole focus was leading worship service. When he became Music Pastor, he became the shepherd over the entire music department at Jubilee Christian Center. In 1993, after the success of 2 Integrity recordings, he started receiving invitations from all over the nation and all over the world. Churches not only wanted him to come lead praise and worship, but also to help them develop their music departments. So shortly afterwards, he was named Ambassador of Music at Jubilee Christian Center. He was sent out from the church as an ambassador to the world to help churches develop and find the balance between worship and the Word. In 1996, he received his Doctorate in Ministry of Sacred Music. In 1999, he felt the call to move from California to the East Coast. So, he relocated the ministry to Central Florida where he continues to travel, speak, sing and teach and record. He sings over all the world.
You Are
Ron Kenoly Lyrics
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You are the love of my life
You are the hope that I cling to
You mean more than this world to me
I wouldn't trade you for silver or gold
I wouldn't trade you for riches untold.
You are , you are my everything
I could never go on.
I couldn't breathe on breath without you.
I don't have the strength
To make it on my own
(Chorus)
Until the world stops turning
Until the stars fade, from the sky
Until the sun stops striving
I need you in my life and here's the reason why!
Ron Kenoly's song "You Are" is a powerful love song that expresses the singer's deep feelings and unwavering devotion to the person he loves. The chorus begins with the simple yet powerful statement, "You are the love of my life," which immediately establishes the theme of the song as one of genuine affection and admiration. The singer goes on to describe the significance of his beloved, stating that she is his hope, his world, and his everything. He asserts that he would not trade her for anything, not even for riches untold.
The second verse of the song emphasizes the singer's deep dependence on his beloved, stating that he would not take one step, breathe one breath, or go on in life without her by his side. He acknowledges that he lacks the strength to make it on his own and that he needs the love and support of his partner to persevere through the challenges of life.
Overall, "You Are" is a love song that celebrates the profound connection between two people who have found each other and who rely on each other for love, support, and strength. It highlights the importance of love in our lives and reminds us that true love can overcome any obstacle and endure until the end of time.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the love of my life
You hold an irreplaceable, unique and special place in my heart and life.
You are the hope that I cling to
You are the source of my inspiration, motivation, encouragement and reason to keep going in life.
You mean more than this world to me
Your value and importance surpasses any material possession or worldly pleasure.
I wouldn't trade you for silver or gold
There's nothing anyone can offer me that would make me even consider losing you.
I wouldn't trade you for riches untold.
Even if I had access to all the wealth and treasures in the world, I wouldn't trade them for your love and presence in my life.
You are , you are my everything
You are the source of my joy, peace, comfort, security and fulfillment in life.
I wouldn't take one step without you
I need you by my side every moment of my life, I can't imagine living or functioning without you.
I could never go on.
My life would have no meaning or purpose without you, I couldn't bear to continue living without you.
I couldn't breathe on breath without you.
You give me the breath of life and without you, I wouldn't be able to sustain it on my own.
I don't have the strength
I don't possess the ability, power or capacity to navigate through life without you.
To make it on my own
I need your support, guidance, love and presence to make it through the challenges and uncertainties of life.
Until the world stops turning
For as long as time exists and the world keeps spinning,
Until the stars fade, from the sky
For as long as the stars illuminate and adorn the sky,
Until the sun stops striving
For as long as the sun shines and brings light and warmth to the world,
I need you in my life and here's the reason why!
I need you to complete and fulfill my life because you are my everything and I can't imagine living or thriving without you.
Lyrics © KOBALT MUSIC PUBLISHING LTD
Written by: Clint Brown
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