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Everything You Ever Wanted

By Hawk Nelson

1,189 views Jul 19, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Hawk Nelson's song 'Everything but You' is a heartfelt expression of longing and frustration in a relationship where one person feels they have tried everything to meet expectations but still feel distant. The lyrics convey waiting, prayer, and a sense of abandonment, yet there is a persistent desire to believe. The mention of a picture of Jesus suggests a spiritual dimension, possibly addressing a strained relationship with God or a loved one. The song captures the struggle of trying to be perfect and the realization that it is not one's fault, ultimately pointing to a need for grace and acceptance.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

I walked the line

Leave it all behind

I've been waiting forever

Lets go back in time

When I could read your mind

So long I've been waiting


It took the seasons going by

To know its not my fault


I tried to be perfect, tried to be honest

Tried to be everything that you ever wanted

I tried to be stronger, tried to be smarter

Tried to be everything but you


Its been so long

Since youve been home

I used to wait up forever

I used to say a prayer

Wishing you were there

And im still waiting


You told me once

You'd show up

But i fell for that

Before I fell to pieces

Then I woke up

To no one

Just a picture of Jesus

And a house left in pieces


It took the seasons going by

To know its not my fault


I tried to be perfect, tried to be honest

Tried to be everything that you ever wanted

I tried to be stronger, tried to be smarter

Tried to be everything but you


I wanted you

I need you

I want to believe you [x2]


I tried to be perfect, tried to be honest

Tried to be everything but you


I tried to be perfect, tried to be honest

Tried to be everything that you ever wanted

I tried to be stronger, tried to be smarter

Tried to be everything but you


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