The Artist
Lyrics
VERSE 1
You paint the skies in their brilliance
Igniting the stars in their millions
Creating the landscape from nothing
With every word that You say
The works of Your hand beyond counting
From each grain of sand to the mountains
Your brush always moving with purpose
Your perfect design on display
CHORUS
You alone
Can make the beautiful
Beautiful
Sings my soul
You alone
You make the beautiful
Beautiful
Sings my soul
VERSE 2
You fill every canvas with wonder
You cover the white space with color
I can’t always see what You’ve started
But I put my faith in The Artist
BRIDGE
You craft something perfect despite my mistakes
My failures are met by the full force of grace
Your blood hit the canvas with one final stroke
The cost of redemption, Your life for my own
CHORUS 2
You alone
You make the beautiful
Beautiful
Sings my soul
You Alone
You make the beautiful
Beautiful
Sings my soul
Behind The Music
The imagery of this song describes an artist painting on a canvas, crafting His creation from the beginning of time. Up close, it doesn’t make sense. But when you step back, it’s beautiful.
The song culminates with the lyrics “Your blood hit the canvas with one final stroke. The cost of redemption, your life for my own.” It’s a powerful moment that beautifully illustrates how Jesus’ sacrifice makes the painting of our lives complete.