Jesusfreakhideout.com: Jamie Kimmett, "All of Me

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Jamie Kimmett
All of Me - Single

Street Date: March 7, 2025
Style: Worship / Pop / Country Pop
Official Site: JamieKimmett.com
Buy It: DSP Retailers

Jamie Kimmett is a Scottish singer/songwriter who scored a Top 10 song on Christian charts with 2018's "Prize Worth Fighting For." In 2025, Jamie has teamed back up with Lorna Farrell (Scottish author/speaker who co-wrote "Prize Worth Fighting For") and added CCM alum Chris August as producer. Kimmett's newest single, "All of Me," was inspired by the story of the woman with the alabaster jar (covered in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke) that poured out her entire jar of expensive perfume on Jesus' head.

In the chorus, Kimmett sings, "All of me. I lay it all down for You. In humble surrender, You are the Lord of my heart. With every breath I sing of Your faithfulness. Now and forever, You are the Lord of my heart." As the woman with alabaster jar gave her most valued possession as an act of worship, the lyrics here encourage the same thing. This woman could have held some back, used a different, cheaper perfume, or chosen to worship in another way, but she gave all of her best. Kimmett follows this thinking in the second verse with, "I don't wanna give part of me when You deserve everything." While the lyrics never mention the biblical passage(s) where this story is found, or any direct reference to it, you can clearly see the inspiration from the woman's act. The lyrics of the song are a beautiful representation of this important event, but also a reminder of how we should worship our Creator -- with everything inside of us holding nothing back. Musically, the song is mostly carried by an acoustic guitar, but there is a nice subtle banjo (or resonator) in the background along with a tasteful electric guitar lead highlighting the chorus. "All of Me" is basically a mid-tempo worship anthem. It fits perfectly within the current CCM/worship musical landscape, but also doesn't feel like rehash of a song you've heard previously. A lovely musical arrangement and backdrop make a great fit for Kimmett's voice. It's soft and moving when it needs to be, but powerful and strong in the right moments as well -- peaking as he comes into the final chorus.

Jamie Kimmett isn't a household name, but he's already seen some great success. In addition to securing a Top 10 hit, he's also opened for the likes of Casting Crowns, Zach Williams, and for KING & COUNTRY. A car accident slowed his progress, but he's back in a big way. "All of Me" is a wonderful worship song and reminder of the way we should be worshipping. His style is in the realm of pop/CCM with a worship focus. Someone like Matthew West, or a newer artist like Cade Thompson, could be good comparisons. Fans of the genre will want to check out Kimmett's newest single and any upcoming material.

- Review date: 3/3/25, written by Michael Weaver of Jesusfreakhideout.com

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