My Story Your Glory Lyrics by Matthew West

Verse 1:The story of me was a story of shameWrong turns written on every pageSo many parts that were so messed upBut I love the part where You showed upRewriting my past, rewriting my hurtLine by line, word by wordAnd now my story is livin’ proofThere’s not a chapter that you can’t use Chorus:My story, … Read more

Wonderful Life Lyrics by Matthew West

Verse 1:Ron from Houston, TexasSpent three years fightin’ ALSIf you knew all that he’s been throughYou’d hardly say he’s blessedBut smilin’ through a phone callHe said “Let me tell you, friendThis life ain’t always wonderfulBut what a wonderful life it’s been” Chorus:It’ll send you flyin’ highIt’ll bring you to your kneesIt’s the heartbreak and the happinessAnd everything betweenIt’s the laugh … Read more

Greatest Hits Lyrics by Matthew West & Granger Smith

Verse 1:Ever since I can remember, I’ve been chasin’ this dreamEvery song, every tour, makin’ sure the world remembers meTryna get to number one and feelin’ empty when I doBut I feel just like a legend when I’m standin’ next to you Chorus:I used to think that famous meant the roar of a crowdBut now … Read more

I Need Jesus Lyrics by Matthew West

Verse 1:If perfect was a race with a finish lineI’d be in last place every single timeAnyone who knows me, knows it’s no surpriseI need Jesus (Yeah) Verse 2:My strong’s never been quite strong enoughMy past ain’t ever been quite gone enoughMy prone to wander, yeah, it always likes to trip me upAyy, I need … Read more

Before You Ask Her Lyrics by Matthew West

Verse 1:Before you ask her on a Friday night first dateIt might be good for you and me to get a few things straightBefore you ask her and I hear that doorbell ringWell, she ain’t gonna answer until you answer meWill you hold the door, be polite, pick up the tab and treat her right?Have her home by ten and … Read more

Praise The Lord (To God Be The Glory) Lyrics by Matthew West

Verse 1:To God be the glory, great things He has doneHe so loved the world that He gave us His sonWho gave up His life, the forgiveness of sinThe gates open wide, He has welcomed us in Chorus:Oh, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voiceOh, praise the Lord, let the people rejoiceOh, come … Read more

Me on Your Mind Lyrics by Matthew West

Verse 1:I’ve read the words in redHow You leave the ninety-nineTo find the one missing, feels like that was writtenWith me on Your mind Verse 2:And the prodigal son who ranLeaving his home behindThe part were the father came running to meet himDid You say that with me on Your mind? Chorus:Who am I that … Read more

How Good of God Lyrics by Matthew West

Intro:(Oh-oh)(Oh-oh) Verse 1:If someone would’ve told meHow good my life would getI would’ve called them crazy‘Cause I couldn’t see it yetFrom a story going nowhereTo where I’m standing nowI’m smiling ’cause I know there’sOnly one way how Chorus:How goodHow goodHow good of GodMy heart can’t help but seeHow goodHow goodHow good of GodTo be so … Read more

Jesus is Better Lyrics by Matthew West

Verse 1:I have tasted and seenWhat the world promised meAnd it taught me one thingJesus is betterI’ve been trying to findAnything that satisfiesBut I’ve made up my mindJesus is better Chorus:Jesus is betterBetter than anything thatThis world has to offerJesus is betterNothing could everEver hold my heartLike the open arms of a SaviorNow and foreverJesus … Read more

Maker Lyrics by Matthew West & David Leonard

I look around meAnd all I see are giantsBut I look to YouAnd the giants fallI look around meAnd a storm is ragingBut I look to YouAnd the waves are calm My maker makes a wayWhen there’s no other wayI’ve seen it beforeAnd I’ll see it againThe word impossibleIs never on Your lipsI’ve said it … Read more

I Trust Jesus Lyrics by Matthew West

Verse 1:Who else could stand beside me in the fire?Who else could part the waters at my feet?Who else could move the mountains I am facing?Who else already holds my victory? Chorus:I trust Jesus, I trust JesusIn the storm, in the fightAll my days, all my lifeI trust Jesus, always JesusCome what will, come what … Read more

Miracle Time Lyrics by Matthew West

Verse 1:I’ve done all I can doI’ve cried all I can cryBut this mountain still won’t moveAnd I’ve tried all I can tryIt’s out of my hands nowGod, it’s miracle time Verse 2:The storms refuse to passThe stone’s been put in placeAnd the only hope I haveIs that You still roll stones awaySo I’m here on my knees‘Cause God, … Read more

Kingdom Things Lyrics by Matthew West

Verse 1:The world turns and the battle ragesI look around and I find my faith isAnchored down in the King James pagesAnd it’s not leavingHeavy is the load I’m haulingTall are the walls not fallingBut still is the voice that’s callingLook up and see ’em Chorus:Kingdom thingsI lift my eyes and rest my mindOn kingdom … Read more

All I Need Lyrics by Matthew West

Verse 1:Eve ate an apple, the Prodigal left homeMoses looked for paradise, forty years he roamedI guess I’m just another searcher for something better out thereOh, but every time my crooked lines lead me right back here Chorus:If all I have is You, I have all I needJesus, nothing else comes closeYou can have this … Read more

Me on Your Mind Lyrics – Matthew West

Verse 1: I’ve read the words in red How You leave the ninety-nine To find the one missing, feels like that was written With me on Your mind Verse 2: And the prodigal son who ran Leaving his home behind The part were the father came running to meet him Did You say that with … Read more

Christmas Through The Years Lyrics – Matthew West

Pictures in frames tell the story of us Mistletoe kiss, two young kids so in love Now we look back and smile at Christmas through the years Blink of an eye and the next thing you know Those two young kids had some kids of their own Jumping in the bed, wake up, mom and dad Christmas day is … Read more

Come On Christmas (Live From The Story House) Lyrics – Matthew West

Hearts are racing all around the world Smiles on every single boy and girl Longing just to hear the sleigh bells ring Singing, come on, Christmas do your thing I left my lights up all year round Cuz it breaks my heart the thought of taking ‘em down I’ve been singing “Jingle Bell Rock” since … Read more

Winter Wonderland Lyrics – Matthew West

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Gone away is the bluebird And here to stay is a new bird He sings a love song as we go along Walking in a winter wonderland In the meadow we can build a snowman Then … Read more

Gobble Gobble Lyrics – Matthew West

There are so many songs about Christmas The reindeer, the lights, and the gifts We sing “chestnuts are roasting” and “marshmallows toasting” And “here comes old jolly Saint Nick” Now don’t get me wrong, I sure love all those songs But one holiday gets left out You see, no one remembers a song for November … Read more

What If With Lathan Warlick Lyrics – Matthew West

I’ve heard em say before to live just like you’re dying yeah Wish I could say that’s how I am but I’d be lying yeah Lying in my bed at night one too many times I’m thinking What if, what if My biggest fear is waking up to find what matters Is miles away from … Read more

Love On The Radio (Live) Lyrics – Matthew West

Da-da-da-da-da-da Da-da-da-da-da-da Well people ask me all the time (Da-da-da-da-da-da) Why do you make Christian music? (Da-da-da-da-da-da) Wouldn’t you reach more people if you were mainstream? (Da-da-da-da-da-da) Well this song is my answer (Da-da-da-da-da-da) I could write a different kind of song (Da-da-da-da-da-da) One that makes more money (Da-da-da-da-da-da) I could try to be famous … Read more

Without You (Live) Lyrics – Matthew West

Ladies and gentleman, please welcome Matthew West Mmm, mmm Mmm, mmm Well, there’s no sun without you telling it to rise And there’s no star without you stretching them across the sky No raindrop falling without you telling it where to land And no ocean wave without the wave of your hand And there’s no … Read more

Hope Returns (Live) Lyrics – Matthew West

(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) So this is how it feels when standing strong Turns into barely even holding on The plans you had are shattered on the floor And your fear tells your faith There’s no use in praying those prayers anymore When your world is crashing, when your knees hit … Read more

Nobody (Live) Lyrics – Matthew West

Well, why You ever chose me Has always been a mystery See, all my life, I’ve been told I belong At the end of the line With all the other Not-Quites And all the Never-Get-It-Rights But it turns out they’re the ones You were looking for All this time ‘Cause I’m just a nobody trying to tell everybody All about … Read more

Modest Is Hottest Lyrics – Matthew West

Dear daughter, it’s me your father I think it’s time we had a talk The boys are coming ’round ’cause you’re beautiful And it’s all your mother’s fault And I’ve been trying hard to raise you up right No drinking, no smoking, no swearing But your old man’s got a little more advice When it … Read more

Quarantine Life Lyrics – Matthew West

Verse 1: I wish that I could go to Target It's been a few weeks I'd spend a couple hours shopping Buy something I don't need Last night I dreamed I went to Starbucks I heard 'em say "Welcome back" Then I woke up and drank a bad cup of coffee Through a homemade mask And now I'm sad Chorus: Quarantine life Quarantine life … Read more

Brand New Lyrics – Matthew West

Verse 1: When you close your eyes do you go back there? To a bended knee and a 'Lord, I need You' whispered prayer Remember the moment you let Jesus in Would you give anything to go back there again? Pre-Chorus: You feel like a million mistakes and a million miles Away from the first time faith of a … Read more

What If Lyrics – Matthew West

Verse 1: I've heard 'em say before to live just like you're dying, yeah Wish I could say that's how I am but I'd be lying, yeah Lying in my bed at night one too many times, I'm thinking What if? (What if?) What if? (What if?) Verse 2: My biggest fear is waking up to find what matters … Read more

Walking Miracles Lyrics – Matthew West

Verse 1: Let me tell you ’bout William, He’s been fighting battles since day one The doctors said his life was over, yeah, before it had begun They said he’d never walk, but now he walks They said he’d never talk, but now he talks I guess you could say (I guess you could say) He’s a living, breathing, … Read more

Grace Upon Grace Lyrics – Matthew West

Verse 1: What reason do I have to wake up with the rising sun And not be held down by the weight of all the things I've done? What reason do I have to feel this hope instead of hurt? How can it be I don't receive the judgement I deserve? Chorus: Wave upon wave, of grace upon grace … Read more

Not Today Lyrics – Matthew West

Yesterday you came knocking at my door Selling me lies like every other time before Can’t believe I let you in Falling for your tricks again Yesterday your grip had me paralyzed One foot in the grave, winner of a losing fight I heard you called me by my shame Now I know that’s not my name I listened to you yesterday Now I … Read more

Love On The Radio Lyrics – Matthew West

Verse 1: Da-da-da-da-da-da I could write a different kind of song One that makes more money I could try to be famous Everybody love me I could try to muddy up my message I could water down my words 'Till nobody knows what I’m saying But that ain’t gonna work Chorus: 'Cause if you know, know, know Jesus Like … Read more

Truth Be Told Lyrics – Matthew West

Verse 1: Lie number one: You’re supposed to have it all together And when they ask how you’re doing, just smile and tell them “Never better” Lie number two: Everybody’s life is perfect except yours So keep your messes and your wounds and your secrets safe with you behind closed doors Pre-Chorus: But truth be told, the truth is … Read more

The Me You Made Lyrics – Matthew West

Verse 1: I wish I looked like Bradley Cooper (Yeah) Wish I had movie star muscles like Chris Pratt I wish my kids thought I was cooler (Yeah) I wish I wasn't just a skinny-jean-wearing dad Now there's another thing I'm wishing (Yeah) I wish I didn’t just say what I just said 'Cause now everybody's heard All the … Read more

Looking Up Lyrics – Matthew West

Verse 1: Daddy was a preacher The man I wanted to be No, he didn't wear a cape and he couldn't fly But he was a hero to me Well, even heroes are human But there's one thing I always knew The whole time I was looking up to him He was looking up to you, you, you Verse 2: Now I'm somebody's daddy … Read more

Without You Lyrics – Matthew West

Intro: (Matthew West) (Hmm, hmm-hmm) Verse 1: (Matthew West) There's no sun without you telling it to rise And there's no star without you stretching them across the sky No raindrop falling without you telling it where to land No ocean wave without the wave of your hand Chorus: (Matthew West) And there's no me without you I can't … Read more

Too Young Too Soon Lyrics – Matthew West

Verse 1: Hey there, Sam, that sure was some smile on your face Standing on the stage in the fifth grade Christmas play You were everybody's friend and nobody's enemy But there were storm clouds deep inside you nobody else could see What was really going on And now we can't believe you're gone Chorus: Too young, too soon … Read more

Hope Returns Lyrics – Matthew West

Intro: (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) Verse 1: So this is how it feels when standing strong Turns into barely even holding on The plans you had are shattered on the floor And your fear tells your faith There's no use in praying those prayers anymore Chorus: When your world is crashing, when your knees hit … Read more

The Man Who Needed Grace Lyrics – Matthew West

First Part Verse 1: Once upon a time, there was a man who needed grace With a trail of bad decisions left behind him He had a heart full of guilty and a head hung in shame Feeling like forgiveness could never find him Pre-Chorus: But then a light broke through the dark And the voice he heard said, … Read more

The God Who Stays Lyrics – Matthew West

Verse 1: If I were You I would’ve given up on me by now I would’ve labeled me a lost cause ‘Cause I feel just like a lost cause If I were You I would’ve turned around and walked away I would’ve labeled me beyond repair ‘Cause I feel like I’m beyond repair Pre-Chorus: Oh, … Read more

The Sound Of A Life Changing Lyrics – Matthew West

Verse 1: I heard it all from the cheap seats Assembly Hall Arena, Champaign, Illinois Just a poor college boy making noise Writing my first songs Steven Curtis up on stage, singing "Speechless" Left me speechless and amazed Tears rolling down my face I heard a still small voice say "That's gonna be you someday…" … Read more