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You are The Reason
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Jun 21, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Chris Shalom's song 'You Are the Reason' is a worshipful declaration of gratitude to God for His grace and salvation. The lyrics express awe that God would love and save a person despite their unworthiness, and they celebrate the freedom and victory found in Christ. The singer acknowledges God as the source of life, breath, and song, and the reason for lifting hands in praise. The song references the biblical truth that in God we live and move and have our being, emphasizing security and joy in salvation. It is a heartfelt thanksgiving for God's unmerited favor.
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If not for your grace oh lord?
It?s so amazing and so ?refreshing
That you would? love a man like me
You didn?t have to do it but you did it anyway?
Am so grateful, so thankful
Am walking in victory now
Am walking in liberty now
All because am saved, yes am saved eh eh eh
All
You are the reason for the life I live
For the air I breathe, for the song I sing
You are the reason why I lift my voice
Why I lift my hands
It?s all because of you
Chorus:
You are the reason
You are the reason
You are the reason
In you I live, and move and have my being
Now am so secure yeah
I cannot tell it all, though I had a thousand tongues
Now I can merry on
You didn?t have to do it but you did it anyway?
Am so grateful, so thankful
Now Am walking in victory
Am walking in liberty
All because am saved, yes am saved eh eh eh
You are the reason for the life I live
For the air I breathe, for the song I sing
You are the reason why I lift my voice
Why I lift my hands
It?s all because of you
You are the reason
You are the reason
You are the reason
Solo: The reason why I live
Resp: You are
Solo: I cannot live without you
Resp: No no no no
All
I cannot live without you?
No no no no