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The One
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Aug 27, 2026 updated
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Anthony Evans's song 'The One' is a worship ballad about shifting focus from people-pleasing to wholehearted devotion to God. The lyrics describe the singer's past struggle to satisfy everyone around him, only to realize that true fulfillment comes from giving his life to Christ, who made the ultimate sacrifice. He expresses a longing to hear 'well done, my faithful son' and asks for guidance to follow God's will. The song emphasizes living for the One who died and gave new life, with a tone of surrender and commitment.
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For so long I tried to please
Everyone around me
I didn't realize
I was wasting so much time
Always trying to achieve
Everything they asked of me
But no matter how much
It was never enough
I tried everything I had all that I knew
To give away what I should only give to You
[Chorus:]
Cause You're the One who made that sacrifice
The only One who paid the highest price
And for the One I now will live my life
Let everything be said and done be for the one
Well done my faithful son
Those are the words I long
I long to hear from You
Only from You
Show me the road to take
Let no part of me get in the way
All that I want is that Your will be done
Keep me faithful and true to Your heart
May I never forget who You are
[Chorus]
For the One who suffered and died
For the One who gave me new life
To the One I will life up My eyes
[Chorus]