You Are
Colton Dixon
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When I can't find the words to say how much it hurts You are the healing in my heart When all that I can see are broken memories You are the light that's in the dark You are the song You are the song I'm singing You are the air You are the air I'm breathing You are the hope You are the hope I needed Oh oh You are And when my circumstance leaves me with empty hands You are the provider of my needs When all my dirtiness has left me helpless You are the rain that washes me You are the song You are the song I'm singing You are the air You are the air I'm breathing You are the hope You are the hope I needed Oh oh You are the song You are the song I'm singing You are the air You are the air I'm breathing You are the hope You are the hope I needed Oh oh If I had no voice If I had no tongue I would dance for you like the rising sun And when that day comes and I see your face I will shout your endless glorious praise If I had no voice If I had no tongue I would dance for you like the rising sun And when that day comes and I see your face I will shout your endless glorious praise You are the song You are the song I'm singing You are the air You are the air I'm breathing You are the hope You are the hope I needed Oh oh (You are the song) you are the song You are the song I'm singing (You are the air) you are the air You are the air I'm breathing (You are the hope) you are the hope You are the hope I needed I'm singing Oh oh
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Written by: Michael Busbee, Colton Dixon, Jared Martin, Rhyan Shirley
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"You Are" is a song by contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter, Colton Dixon. He first came to public attention through his participation in the 11th season of American Idol, where he finished in seventh place in 2012.
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Album InformationThe song is from his debut studio album, "A Messenger", which was released on January 29, 2013 through Sparrow Records.
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Chart Performance"You Are" became a hit on Christian radio, topping the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
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Song CompositionThe song is in the key of B major with a tempo of 88 beats per minute and Dixon's vocal range is from B3 to A5.
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Song Theme"You Are" emphasizes God's steadfast love and presence, even during times of hardship or struggle.
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Co-WritersThe song was co-written by Dixon himself, along with Ben Glover and David Arthur Garcia.
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Music VideoA lyric video for the song was first released on YouTube in October 2012 before the official music video premiered in November that year.
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Inspirational MessageDixon has stated in interviews that the song is a reminder that God is always there and ready to lift you up, no matter what you’re going through.
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AcclaimThe song has been critically acclaimed for its lyrics, melody, and Dixon's strong vocals. It also earned him a nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song at the 2014 Grammy Awards.
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Personal MeaningFor Dixon, "You Are" became a personal testament of his faith and his journey after leaving American Idol. The lyrics testify to the faith that helped him find his place in the music industry.
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