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There Is Only One
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Aug 16, 2026 updated
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Twila Paris's song 'There Is Only One' reflects on the futility of human ambition and the temporary nature of worldly achievements. The lyrics compare these efforts to a house of cards that will inevitably collapse, urging listeners to consider whether they are wasting their time on things that won't last. The song points to the one true Kingdom as the only secure refuge, inviting people to find a place inside it. It's a contemplative piece that encourages a shift from earthly pursuits to eternal priorities, emphasizing the need to seek God's kingdom above all.
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One by one
We climb the mountain of ambition
One by one
And we bow at the altar of tradition
One by one
Somebody tell me what are we building
You know the house of cards will tumble
Temporary by design
And all the schemes of man will crumble
Are we wasting precious time
Are we wasting precious time
Stone by stone
We build a kingdom to perfection
Stone by stone
And we search for our safety and protection
In a home
Somebody tell me what are we thinking
You know the house of cards will tumble
Temporary by design
And all the schemes of man will crumble
Are we wasting precious time
When there is only one Kingdom
One place to hide
Only one Kingdom
Come and find a place inside
Come and find a place inside
Come and find a place inside
Because a house of cards will tumble
Temporary by design
And all the schemes of man will crumble
Are we wasting precious time
Are we wasting precious time
Are we wasting precious time
Are we wasting precious time