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Every Second
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Aug 3, 2026 updated
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Matthew West's 'Every Second' is a worship song about cherishing every moment spent in God's presence. The lyrics express gratitude for God's transformative love and a desire to live fully aware of His nearness. West reflects on how his life has changed since knowing God, leaving behind his past and embracing each day as precious. The song emphasizes the importance of not letting moments fade but soaking up God's presence continually. It conveys a heartfelt longing to remain close to God and to fall deeper in love with Him along the journey of faith.
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I don't know what I would do without you
But I don't wanna think about that now
I can't imagine how I lived without you
Oh, but I don't have to think about that now
'Cause you're here, and I'm right here with you
And the world as I see it is suddenly changing
[Chorus:]
I don't wanna let this moment fade away
I wanna soak up every single second in your presence
I just wanna fall in love along the way
I wanna soak up every single second in your presence
I don't like the way I was before you
But I don't wanna think about that now
So, here I lay my yesterday before you
Oh, and I don't have to think about that now
'Cause you're here, and I'm right here with you
And the world as I see it is suddenly changing
[Chorus:]
I don't wanna let this moment fade away
I wanna soak up every single second in your presence
I just wanna fall in love along the way
I wanna soak up every single second in your presence
Yeah
[Bridge:]
Oh, now every second matters
Now every second counts
And every day is one more day, Lord, that I can't live without
Without you
[Chorus:]
Oh, I just wanna fall in love along the way
I wanna soak up every single second in your presence
No, I don't wanna let this moment fade away
I wanna soak up every single second in your presence
I just wanna fall in love along the way
I wanna soak up every single second in your presence
Now every second matters
Now every second matters
Now every second matters
Now every second counts
I just wanna stay
Where you are
I just wanna live
Where you are
And I don't want to leave
Where you are