After All
The David Crowder* Band Lyrics

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I will sing a song for you, my God, with everything I have in me
But it's never loud enough after all

You are Holy
Oh Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy

Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory, glory
My soul it overflows full of your glory, your glory
Oh blessed is he who reigns, full of your glory, your glory
My cup, it can't contain all of your glory, your glory
Hosanna we are found after all you are

Holy
Oh Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy,
Holy, Holy

I can't comprehend
You're infinitely beautiful

Overall Meaning

The David Crowder* Band's song After All is a worship song that contemplates the infinite beauty and perfect love of God. The singer expresses their awe and admiration for God's splendor and majesty, comparing it to the brilliance of a billion stars. Yet, even the most magnificent dream or song of praise is never enough to fully capture the holiness of God. The repetition of the phrase "Holy, Holy, Holy" emphasizes the singer's reverence for God and their recognition of His divine nature.

The chorus of the song reflects on the glory of God that fills heaven and earth. The singer's soul overflows with the glory of God, and they recognize that blessed is the one who reigns in that glory. The imagery of a cup that can't contain all of God's glory further emphasizes the idea that God's greatness is beyond human comprehension. The song ends with the declaration of "Hosanna we are found after all you are Holy," affirming the singer's faith in God's holiness and sovereignty.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't comprehend your infinitely beautiful and perfect love
I am unable to fully understand your love which is both beautiful and perfect beyond measure.

Oh I've dreamed dreams of majesty as brilliant as a billion stars
I have imagined grandiose things that are as bright and impressive as a billion stars.

But they're never bright enough after all
However, they never measure up to your radiance and splendor.

You are Holy
You are pure, perfect, and set apart from everything else.

Oh Holy
Oh most sacred and hallowed entity.

Holy, Holy, Holy
Repeated three times to emphasize the holiness and perfection of the subject.

I will sing a song for you, my God, with everything I have in me
I will express my devotion and praise to you, God, to the fullest of my capabilities.

But it's never loud enough after all
However, my expression of devotion and praise can never be sufficient to truly convey my feelings towards you.

Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory, glory
Both heaven and earth are overflowing with your magnificence.

My soul it overflows full of your glory, your glory
My innermost being is bursting with your glory and splendor.

Oh blessed is he who reigns, full of your glory, your glory
The one who rules over all is blessed because they are enveloped in your grandeur and majesty.

My cup, it can't contain all of your glory, your glory
My heart is overflowing, and I cannot fully comprehend or contain all of your magnificence and glory.

Hosanna we are found after all you are
We are saved and discovered because of you, the pure and perfect one.

Holy
Most pure, perfect, and divine.

Oh Holy
Most sacred and divine.

Holy, Holy, Holy
Repeated three times to emphasize the utter holiness and purity of the subject.

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Written by: David Crowder, Mark Waldrop, Matt Maher, Mike Dodson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Isaiah4210Jesus

4y↑12

"After All (Holy)"

I can't comprehend your infinitely beautiful and perfect love
Oh I've dreamed dreams of majesty as brilliant as a billion stars
But they're never bright enough after all

You are Holy
Oh Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy

I will sing a song for you my God with everything I have in me
But it's never loud enough after all

You are Holy
Oh Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy

Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory, glory
My soul it overflows full of your glory, your glory
Oh blessed is he who reigns, full of your glory, your glory
My cup, it can't contain all of your glory, your glory
Hosanna we are found after all you are

Holy
Oh Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy

I can't comprehend
You're infinitely beautiful

@robindruggles

29w

I can't comprehend your infinitely beautiful and perfect love
Oh I've dreamed dreams of majesty as brilliant as a billion stars
But they're never bright enough after all
You are Holy
Oh Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
I will sing a song for you, my God, with everything I have in me
But it's never loud enough after all
You are Holy
Oh Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory, glory
My soul it overflows full of your glory, your glory
Oh blessed is he who reigns, full of your glory, your glory
My cup, it can't contain all of your glory, your glory
Hosanna we are found after all you are
Holy
Oh Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy,
Holy, Holy
I can't comprehend
You're infinitely beautiful

All comments from YouTube:

@ant2638

10w↑6

still bumping this in 2024… he is forever HOLY

@lilxicypopxgirl123

12y

Lets all pray for that one person who disliked this video. That one day they would be saved. Because TODAY is the day of SALVATION! And one day they will being singing HOLY HOLY to God our father!

@jaimefinch99

3y↑6

Very powerful song! I want to shout to God when I hear this! I love Him with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength!!!!

@michaelwales9200

24w↑1

Blessed is He Who loved us and gave Himself for us. The Eternal Lord died so we could live. Now we are His forever. Glory to Jesus Christ in the highest. May we trust in Him in everything. What shall we fear? He has risen.

@badindn

11y

faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God....i heard the gospel of Jesus Christ and i accepted it as true....i didnt commit intellectual suicide....God sent His Son to be a savior of the world to die for the sins of the people to make people right with God.this man Jesus Christ is that Savior.....

@deannang455

1y↑4

Encouraging. Waiting for our LORD Jesus coming for His bride! 1 Corinthians 15

@robertrobinson8123

2y↑1

I wish the radio station played this song all the way through.

@fdonovan339

12y

You are absolutely right. I've sinned along with everyone else on this imperfect earth, but God still loves me. You couldn't be more right.

@1onlyjesus1998

12y

Philippians 1:6 "For i am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." i'm so grateful He never gives up on us.

@visualvexation

12y↑38

Just got back form a youth conference, EVERYONE was singing this! In the hallways and elevators and stuff, no one can get it out of their heads!

@ShadowSoldier28

12y

Live by example, loving everyone unconditionally, just like Jesus did for us, that will be the proof of God's own love to the world! And that is the best witness any of us can give!

@BigBudde

10y↑1

Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God....i heard the gospel of Jesus Christ and i accepted it as true....i didnt commit intellectual suicide....God sent His Son to be a savior of the world to die for the sins of the people to make people right with God.this man Jesus Christ is that Savior..... (originally posted by Morgan Cote and I could not have said it better myself)

@Brent_the_shark

12y

When we first played this song in worship, the only thing I could imagine was our church lined up with Jesus in the middle of us leading us into battle...

@brentonantriveonknight

6y↑5

My cup it can’t contain all of your Glory Hosanna we are found ✨✨

@Rebirthnation11

This comment is so beautiful ❤️

@sisterrosa7965

3y↑9

I love this song. May the living God continue to Bless you Crowder.

@RachelMaegrace

8y↑49

I can see Jesus returning with this song hallelujah our God reigns

@buccaneersfan13mendez25

3y↑2

Indeed ❤❤❤❤❤❤to god be the glory ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@st.michaelthearchangel7774

3y↑1

@Lucy Mae That would be sweet. :)

@buccaneersfan13mendez25

@@st.michaelthearchangel7774 he will indeed ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@bannanajuice95

11y↑1

"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8

@ezekiel3426

12y↑1

Lord, You are Holy...infinately beautiful! I can't wait to worship ,in the flesh ,at your feet...

@rh1252

12y↑3

"Oh, I've dreamed dreams of majesty as brilliant as a billion stars. But they're never bright enough, after all, you are HOLY" Great lyrics about the mystery and beauty of God.

@54spiritedwill54

12y↑3

I heard this on KLOVE radio a night ago. Quickly became one of my favorite David Crowder songs. ♥ Happy Sunday! :)

@yvetteb.8844

5y↑4

God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, wants us to be holy as He is Holy💗

@stronghold2337

3y↑2

“The Bible says, if we don’t cry out his name, the very rocks...will cry out!!!”

@Isaiah4210Jesus

4y↑12

@michellewasson277

Still listening to this in 2021! Beautiful song, David Crowder.

@SnailWitAWifiRouter

11y

YES FINALLY FOUND IT! took me all night but i found it thanks God!

@bensontag7028

Truly Christ is magnificent. The cross before me, the world behind mr

@accountable97

11y↑1

Whenever I hear David Crowder Band, I go into total submission to the Lord ever reminded how small I really am. My grandchildren may think I'm really something however I do my best to teach them thru music, praise, prayer, scripture & play just how big & powerful Jesus is & how small we really are. I love Jesus & I love my grandchildren.

@buccaneersfan13mendez25

3y↑1

Jesus you are the best ever in our lives🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇😇😇😇❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@XxRicochetLuvrxX

12y

38,000 denominations, but only one God. There may be different worship styles and teaching styles, but the core is the same. We are all under one God and saved through Jesus.

@trenthumphrey1417

7y↑2

This song makes me feel so humble but also reminds me what a magnificent and glorious God I have.

@kimhubbard5787

11y

Me and my daughter heard this on the radio and went crazy trying to figure out the singer...when we found it welllllll......omgosh its JUST LOVED!!!

@trenthumphrey1417

I hear this song and I feel so small and humble. However thought that is fitting compared to God. Even though we are so small and feel so insignificant God disagrees and still wants us. Thank you God.

@TonyParrillo

12y

you won't be worshiping in the flesh, you'll be worshiping in spirit. Your flesh will stay on this earth. God is spirit (John 6:63). That's the very reason we cannot hear, touch, or feel God, but we will be able to in heaven.

@tara_antilles

9y↑18

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks of Narnia when I hear the chorus. The first part of "holy" does sound just like the Narnia theme! I love this song so much! One of my favorites to worship Jesus to! ♥

@JairusJames

I actually just made a mashup of them on my channel! :)

@tandots1

ashie_tara is

@JRSpoon

ashie_tara I’m glad I’m not the only one too 😂❤️

@TheMrBobMarley4ever

11y↑2

i can listen and blessed by this song all day, everyday.

@flipflop3sixty

12y

When my Dad was humming this song for the first time I thought he was humming narnia music! haha But I love this song! It's AWESOME!!!

@jcarlosquebrado6716

10y↑2

I love this song!!
I first heard it from our church band playing it.
it was awesome!!

@mbu_mkhabela3205

9y↑4

Great song! I always enjoy David Crowders Music!

@BackyardHerbalist

11y

It pleases me greatly when I see people bring everything back to scripture because that is where it is at.....

@AnAngryGranny

11y

I think with any praise song--even the heavily commercialized ones--as long as you've got that heart of worship, you can feel God's presence. :)

@1reneearmstrong

10y↑2

Thanks for leading a beautiful worship service at church Sunday David! Ecclesia Houston loves you! You have such a heart for God! <3

@kamerons0921

11y↑3

This song makes me feel good about myself knowing that he's always with us. It makes me cry and close my eyes praying and yell out to the Lord. Cause alot of the time I feel bad

@anyaerickson7478

And he listens to every word you say honey

@bannanajuice95

11y

continued- Recording these events 63 years after they occured, is completely reliable. Today we are still writing about World War 2, 70 years after the events happend. 63 years is not a bad thing. It is within the same century as Jesus.

@ajk481

12y

Sounds like it should be in a movie. I love it.

@berebad

12y↑1

Love this song :) herd it on k-love loved it and its just the best song I've Ever herd love it don't stop believing

@nicolestephens6915

9y↑29

I heard this song on the radio today. Very powerful song. I really needed to hear it today. Thanks guys, your music is AWESOME!!! :)

@matthewriggenbach6230

9y↑1

+Nicole Haller i love this song

@KC-xj8de

Nicole Haller For real! This song is very powerful anytime I hear it I feel the holy spirit all around it

@mitsubas-swagger-soda

Amen

@mitsubas-swagger-soda

Plus THE PICTURE IS HILARIOUS😂

@vj563

8y↑11

I heard this song on the radio the other day and couldn't stop singing it. I woke up this morning with it in my head, I had to look it up. I love it :)

@DenniseMedeiros

8y↑3

So did I :)

@andrewgraziani4375

3y↑2

Love this song

@hdkf301

10y↑29

This reminds me so much of the days I used to dream about Narnia, maybe its the one "holy" part but it makes me feel like I can accomplish anything..... its... so Narnian.

@bellac5246

9y↑3

Hoon Kim OMG same. I was in the car with my mom this morning before I saw this, and I'm like, "I could totally see this in a Narnia movie." WOAHHH xD

@hdkf301

9y↑1

AJ CottonHorse hahaha XD

@bellac5246

9y↑2

It just like makes me cry because Narnia is my favorite movie and Just totally the battle scene YAS

@hdkf301

9y↑1

Yeah

@samanthashepherd6357

9y↑4

Hoon Kim
I 100% agree. This song is so beautiful and Narnia is too... My one true love... ;)

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@zorro3851

12y↑1

Made me cry, as it made me think of how one day I will see His glory in full!

@JZXKenny

12y

Thanks for posting all those encouraging comments guys. It really helps random folks like me. :)

@austindoerr8360

11y↑2

What a wonderful reminder to praise the Lord who controls everything! Thank you Jesus for saving a wretched sinner like me.

@andreleibee354

12y

thank the Lord that when He saves us He does not leave us where He found us. true repentance hates the sin (any) and surrenders to His Lordship to obey His Word. and in Him whom we say we love we chose daily to be living by the Power of His Holy Spirit so we can walk in the Newness of Life in Jesus' Name! Jesus has broken. every. chain! the old has passed away behold the new has come! friend be sure you are indeed under the Blood........

@christiangirl878

12y↑1

My church dance group and I are going to dance to this. I thank God for giving us courage to do so! And for giving our dance teacher such inspiration!

@anyaerickson7478

I wish I could see that!!!

@danielrobinson8096

10y↑17

Holy holy holy is the lord god almighty!!!

@Ritzcrackerism

11y

the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” - Go light a world in the dark

@thebygraceband

12y↑2

This song is amazing!!! Everything about it is absolutely beautiful

@katsban1

12y↑1

Love this, just love it, something about it!

@dflier52

11y

Using your gifts God gave you to lift Him up to the best of your ability.

@sooner9971

My 249th favorite band of all time

@maddiemann8998

11y↑1

i love this song they played it at my summer camp alot its beautiful

@robindruggles

29w

@angelaboyer8591

11y↑1

Planet wisdom -- this song gave me goose bumps it's amazing what the Lord can do

@rh1252

12y

The bridge has such a great build to it, all the way up to "Hosanna! We are found!" Yes, thank you for chasing after us God.

@nilsonbradao8914

6y↑3

LOVE THIS SONG 📛

@kaidenmichel7143

3y↑1

Good song of God's great glory!

@kasasto

11y↑3

we sang this at my churches new years eve fundraising worship thing we do every year and hearing a giant room full of people singing "HOLY, HOLY, HOLY" just about brought me to tears of joy it was so powerfull.

@kirbyc1370

kasasto that's awesome

@Leriut

12y

Because they only suffer because of HUMAN choice. God never chose suffering for us, we chose it ourselves

@reladham

11y↑1

Wow do I love this song. So Beautiful

@AceTheDragon

I hear this song at least one time when I'm working tech at my church. This gets me going, and I want to listen to this forever.

@journeyforHim100

11y

God doesn't murder. God is only good. We have free will and we are murderers. God gives us rest and forgiveness in an unforgiving world. He has never ending compassion for us and our sufferings-- he never forsakes us and leaves us alone. Take comfort in the scriptures: For the Lord will not reject forever. Although he causes grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love; for he does not willingly afflict or grieve anyone. (Lamentations 3:31-32)

@Dementedfreeke

10y↑3

We pray for the soldiers at our church and for the homeless and for the veterans.

@kelleytara

12y

The world is Full,Full,Full of your Glory!!!!!! I cant wait to see you Jesus and lay every crown I have at your feet, they were yours to begin with.

@paulhilker849

7y↑7

Even the stars may burn with a fervent HEAT! Thank you Lord Jesus for Your eternal glory. 🌌

@MidnightViper121

9y↑27

Praise God. This song is amazing, thank you Lord for making David Crowder Band so talented.

@matthewriggenbach6230

+MidnightViper121 are u a christain?

@MidnightViper121

+Matthew Riggenbach Yes.

@matthewriggenbach6230

cool

@MidnightViper121

+Matthew Riggenbach Yeah

@matthewriggenbach6230

+MidnightViper12 how old are you?

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@haleyyjohnson

12y↑1

Favorite song ever!!! Gives me chills every time I hear it! I WILL hear them performe it live before I die!!

@leagle2010

12y↑2

This song reminds me of how amazing God is...He is Holy...anything i do to praise Him could not even come close to how HOLY He really is!

@DestinyGuava

11y

I could worship to this song a thousand times and not get tired of it....

@racewaydac

12y

can you imagine if this is worship here. what it is like singing in front of the almighty God is like?! I cant wait!

@madcapchef

12y

Amen-it's not by our works, but by the precious blood of Christ are we saved.Salvation cannot be earned-it's a gift paid for on Calvary.

@brandonboss6868

8y↑16

The goosebumps are so real!

@justintreptow7646

6y↑1

I love the song, that's so beautiful !!❤😢

@hahaidoloveyou

12y↑1

Love love love this song!!

@zbb2stillalive

10y↑65

This song saved me

@kti3cx2011

5y↑3

2019, same.

@firingallcylinders2949

4y↑3

Jesus saved you, this song just brought you to Him....great to hear though lol

@st.michaelthearchangel7774

3y↑1

It’s awesome to hear when God finally breaks through our hard heads and even harder hearts and we accept Him. :)

@abigail5517

How?

@TheMrSONIC4

12y

THANK YOU! I'm not the only one that thinks that!!

@marcelledwards761

12y↑1

wow me too! i heard a preview on amazon mp3 and passed it up but when i heard it in its entirety i have to get it. crowder's an amazing guitarist!

@AwakeWithTheDawn

12y↑3

I love the chorus and drums. So powerful :)

@mitsubas-swagger-soda

Best song he's ever made

@tonygeester1

12y

God is great power so holy that he can be that love that we kno him to be but he can also bring down thing so let's just praise him bring him glory and show his holyness because if were not with him were against him

@StoneCampbellforLife

12y

We're singing this song in Church tomorrow!

@josephbraun7984

12y

I agree. Though we can not be perfect, there is a definite difference between following Christ and a sinful life.

@levicalcottmusic7578

11y↑5

this song is just amazing thank you Jesus

@rozulibarri8106

10y↑5

Beautiful song. Thank you for sharing.

@neethuthomas4510

11y↑1

One of my fav song from david crowder. Its a wonderful song! :)

@texasaggies2016

12y

1 John 5:19 - We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. When man fell he chose to reject God and thus the sickness of sin became his very nature, and he now lives in a world full of it. Out of love God chose to give us the one and only cure to this sickness, his son Jesus.

@EngySoups

8y↑4

This song is beautiful.... Not only the fact that it reminds me very much of Narnia, but just the song and it's lyrics.

@oreocookie3185

4y↑1

Oh how this is so relevant today! How we need Jesus REALLY SOON!

@TheComicalUsername

12y

i just heard this on the radio, and i'm not really that into christian music, but this song is kick ass! it pisses me off that it doesn't have more views, totally deserves more :/

@jesssenior2529

6y↑5

Absolutely love this song heard it on family life radio just love it

@aosborn2

12y

I thank God I don't have to put my faith in the people who are called by the name of Christ (Christians), but rather in the one who allows us to be called by His name. People will always disappoint. Sure, live a life guided by the Holy Spirit and live a righteous life full of love toward others, but only Jesus ever did that perfectly. I wish people wouldn't reject God because of the failures of the people who claim to follow Him, but that's what happens. We Christians need to be careful.