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Who You Are To Me
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Jul 14, 2026 updated
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Chris Tomlin's song 'That's Who You Are to Me' is a personal declaration of God's intimate presence and faithfulness. The lyrics contrast distant perceptions of God with the singer's own experiences of rescue, comfort, and provision. Tomlin describes encountering God in everyday moments and acknowledges doubts while affirming that prayer strengthens faith. The song celebrates God's mercy, goodness, and holiness, culminating in awe of Jesus. It emphasizes a relational, not religious, view of God as the source of life and forgiveness.
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Some people think You're distant, just some words on a page
That You're nothing more than fables handed down along the way
But I've seen You part the waters when no one else could pull me from the deep
That's who You are to me
Some people think You just live in cathedrals made of stone
But I know You live inside my heart, I know that it's Your home
And I've seen You in a sunset and in the eyes of a stranger on the street
That's who You are to me
You're amazing, faithful, love's open door
When I'm empty You fill me with hunger for more
Of Your mercy, Your goodness
Lord, You're the air that I breathe
That's who You are to me
Who You are to me
Sometimes I have my doubts, I'm sure that everybody does
And I wonder when I stumble, am I still worthy of Your love?
But I know that I get stronger when I'm talking to You down on my knees
You're everything I need
You're amazing, faithful, love's open door
When I'm empty You fill me with hunger for more
Of Your mercy, Your goodness
Lord, You're the air that I breathe
That's who You are to me
Who You are to me
You're forever Holy
You're the Lamb who is worthy
My forgiveness (My forgiveness), my healer (My healer)
The Messiah, my Redeemer
You're amazing, faithful, love's open door
When I'm empty You fill me with hunger for more
Of Your mercy, Your goodness
Lord, You're the air that I breathe
(Lord, You're the air I breathe)
That's who You are
You are greater, higher over it all
In Your presence, Jesus, I stand in awe
Of Your mercy, Your goodness
Lord, You're the air that I breathe
That's who You are to me
That's who You are
That's who You are
That's who You are
That's who You are to me
That's who You are
That's who You are
That's who You are
That's who You are to me