A break-through artist on multiple levels in this "Decade of Discovery" Tod… Read Full Bio ↴A break-through artist on multiple levels in this "Decade of Discovery" Todd Agnew is a true artist of Christ, bringing the concepts of God, church and religion back down to earth, where they can reach into the hearts of man and bring about real change. Imagination and honey from the Vine of Christ bring Todd's creative juices to some realistic views and questions of the current human condition. His music is as warm and earthy as the real messages and ponderings in his uncluttered lyrics. Any music collection that means to represent the Y2K mind and ever-searching spirit, simply must include Todd Agnew.

The One You Want
Todd Agnew Lyrics

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I can’t, let you see me, this way
How could you love me in my shame?
I fell, God I’m filthy again
Still I hear you call my name

[Chorus]
It’s hard for me to believe
I could be lovely in Your eyes

That I’m really the one you want

It’s hard for me to believe
You would want me by your side
That I’m really the one you want
I’m really the one you want

I wish my stumbling finally would end
But I need your mercy once again
I’ve shed these years so many times
Still you pick me up and hold me tight

[Chorus]

And you love me, you love me
You love me still
You love me, you love me
And you always will, You will

(The one you want)
I’m really the one you want
(The one you want)

[Chorus]

(The one you want)

It’s hard for me to believe
You would want me by your side
I’m really the one you want
(the one you want)

And you love me, you love me
You love me still

You love me, you love me
And you always will

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Todd Agnew's song "The One You Want" convey a message of redemption and grace. The singer expresses their shame and feelings of unworthiness, acknowledging their past mistakes and sins. However, despite their imperfections, the singer recognizes that God still loves them unconditionally and calls them by name. The singer struggles to believe that they are lovely in God's eyes and that they are truly the one He wants, but they find comfort in God's steadfast love.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's difficulty in believing that they are truly desired by God. They express their disbelief that God would want them by His side, given their past actions and current shame. Despite this doubt, the singer ultimately affirms that they are indeed the one God wants.

The final repetition of "you love me, you love me, and you always will" drives home the core message of the song - that God's love is unwavering and unconditional.

Overall, the lyrics of "The One You Want" offer a message of hope and redemption to anyone who has struggled with feelings of unworthiness and shame.

Line by Line Meaning

I can’t, let you see me, this way
I am afraid to reveal my true self to you, out of fear that you'll reject me.

How could you love me in my shame?
I can't imagine anyone loving me when I'm in a state of disgrace.

I fell, God I’m filthy again
I have once again failed and find myself in a state of impurity, unworthy of your love.

Still I hear you call my name
Despite all of my shortcomings, I still feel the calling of your love and forgiveness.

It’s hard for me to believe I could be lovely in Your eyes That I’m really the one you want
I struggle believing that I am worthy of your love, that you see beauty in me and genuinely want me.

You would want me by your side That I’m really the one you want
I have a difficult time accepting that you truly desire my companionship and that I am truly the one you want.

I wish my stumbling finally would end But I need your mercy once again I’ve shed these years so many times Still you pick me up and hold me tight
I long for an end to my failures and mistakes, but I find comfort in your consistent mercy and grace towards me.

And you love me, you love me You love me still You love me, you love me And you always will, You will
Through all of my faults and insecurities, I can trust that your love for me never wavers and that it will always be a constant in my life.

(The one you want) I’m really the one you want (The one you want)
Despite my doubts, I am truly the one that you desire and choose to love.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASON INGRAM, TODD AGNEW

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