Eyes on You
The Longing Lyrics
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More than I've settled for
So many things keep me from You
You want a heart that is fully Yours
Still You are patient with me
I have been covered by mercy
Take hold of me as I let go of this world
Let my heart be in step with Yours
I keep my eyes on You, I keep my eyes on You
Focus my heart, all that I do
Lord let me live to honor You
Train me, oh God, to walk straight
Help me to follow You all my days
Give me one heart and mind
Then I will worship You
I've traded my sin for a life with You
Take hold of me as I let go of this world
Let my heart be in step with Yours
I keep my eyes on You, I keep my eyes on You
Oh Father, keep my eyes on You
Oh Father, keep my eyes on You
I've traded my sin for a life with You
Take hold of me
Let my heart be in step with Yours
I've traded my sin for a life with You
Take hold of me as I let go of this world
Let my heart be in step with Yours
I keep my eyes on You, I keep my eyes on You
Keep my eyes on You, oh Father
Keep my eyes on You
The Longing's song, "Eyes On You," is about the singer's acknowledgement of their brokenness and longing for something more than what they have settled for. The lyrics express a desire to overcome the things that keep them from God and to have a heart that is fully surrendered to Him. The singer recognizes that they have been covered by God's mercy, despite their faults and mistakes. They ask God to focus their heart and guide them to live a life that honors Him, while acknowledging that they need His help to walk straight and follow Him.
The chorus repeats the song's title, "I keep my eyes on You," which serves as a reminder to the singer to continually fix their gaze on God, to trade their sin for a life with Him, and to let go of the things of this world. The bridge reaffirms the singer's commitment to keeping their eyes on God, and they ask Him to help them stay focused on Him.
Overall, the song is a declaration of the singer's desire to surrender their life to God, overcome their weaknesses, and keep their eyes fixed on Him throughout their journey of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken I come, longing for more
I come to You broken, searching for something more.
More than I've settled for
I want more than what I've accepted in life.
So many things keep me from You
There are many distractions in life that keep me from focusing on You.
You want a heart that is fully Yours
You desire a heart that is completely dedicated to You.
Still You are patient with me
Despite my shortcomings, You are still patient with me.
I have been covered by mercy
Your mercy has saved me from my mistakes.
I've traded my sin for a life with You
I have exchanged my past mistakes for a new life with You.
Take hold of me as I let go of this world
Take control of my life as I relinquish the things of this world.
Let my heart be in step with Yours
Help me align my heart with Yours.
I keep my eyes on You, I keep my eyes on You
I will keep focus on You and nothing else.
Focus my heart, all that I do
Guide my heart in everything I do.
Lord let me live to honor You
Help me live my life in a way that brings honor to You.
Train me, oh God, to walk straight
Teach me, God, how to walk a straight and righteous path.
Help me to follow You all my days
Assist me in living a life devoted to following You.
Give me one heart and mind
Grant me a unified heart and mind for You.
Then I will worship You
Once I am united in heart and mind, I will worship You wholeheartedly.
Oh Father, keep my eyes on You
Oh Father, please help me maintain focus on You.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JASON INGRAM, JOSHUA HAVENS, MATT FUQUA
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