One Word Lyrics – Travis Greene, Forward City

One Word Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
This part is talking about a lifelong commitment to worship. From the moment the person was born until they leave this world, they want to join others in singing a timeless song to God. It’s like saying, “I’ll never stop praising You.” The song has been going on forever around God’s throne, and now they’re jumping in to be part of it.

[Pre-Chorus]
God is the only one worthy of our worship. No one else compares, and He’s the focus of all our songs.

[Chorus]
This is a simple but powerful declaration of who God is. He’s holy, beyond compare, and eternal—He always existed, exists now, and will always exist. Everyone is lifting up one word to one God: Holy.

[Verse 2]
This section shows a picture of total surrender and worship. Everyone is bowing and acknowledging who God is, right here and now. They’re praising Jesus, who gave His life for us and brings new life to everything He touches.

[Pre-Chorus]
Again, it’s reminding us that God is unmatched and the only one worthy of all our praise and songs.

[Chorus]
This part repeats the strong worship theme, recognizing God’s power, His unchanging nature, and the one word that fully honors Him—Holy. It paints a picture of unity in worship, where everyone and everything declares the same thing: God is holy.

[Interlude]
Here, we’re invited to join a heavenly worship scene. The 24 elders and strange, powerful creatures around God’s throne are all praising Him. We’re being told, “Let’s join them tonight,” giving God the one word He deserves—Holy.

[Bridge]
This shows all of heaven and earth coming together in worship. Angels are bowing, elders are laying down their crowns, and God’s people are all shouting that same powerful word—Holy. It’s not just any word; it’s the one word that belongs only to God. It’s full of honor and set apart just for Him.

[Chorus]
This reminds us once again that God is completely holy, beyond time, and deserves all the worship. That same one word—Holy—is lifted up just for Him.

[Bridge]
Just like before, it brings us back to that heavenly scene. Everyone, from angels to humans, is giving their full attention to God in worship. There’s a huge crowd of worshippers united with one voice, shouting the word Holy. Then they celebrate with loud Hallelujahs, lifting up the name of God joyfully and together.

[Tag]
This part really drives home the focus on who God is. Repeating “one word to one God” shows how completely centered the worship is on Him alone. The line “You deserve it” keeps reminding us that God is worthy of all this praise. Then it calls Him the Alpha and Omega, which means He’s the beginning and the end—He’s everything. It also says He’s the one who was and still is, showing that He’s eternal and unchanging. The constant use of the word “Holy” highlights how special and set apart God is. People are being encouraged to raise their voices and give Him all the glory He deserves. It’s loud, passionate, and full of awe for who God is.

[Tag]
This part keeps repeating “Holy” to express deep worship and honor. It’s almost like waves of praise rolling in over and over, showing how endless and worthy God’s holiness really is. It builds a strong atmosphere of reverence and devotion.

[Tag]
It finishes off with a simple yet powerful reminder—only one word truly captures who God is, and that’s Holy. Nothing else comes close.

[Chorus]
Wrapping it up again with strong praise, it reminds us that God is holy, eternal, and above all things. One word, said by many, still points to one amazing God—Holy.