Amber Nelon Thompson - Sing-a-Long Lyrics
Lyrics
Hmmmmmm... hmmmmmmm... hmmmmm...
Hmmmmmm... hmmmmmmm... hmmmmm...
Woooooo... oooh oooh oooh... woooo oooh oooh oooh...
Woooooo... oooh oooh oooh... woooo oooh oooh oooh...
Drivin down the road with the radio play
One of that songs that you can't stop singing
Tapping on the rhythm while the light turns red
Will the joy in the Lord got stuck in my head
(in my head, in my head)
Roll down the windows I'm gonna be free
No matter if it once looking at me
Yeaaah.
Sing when I am happy, Sing when I'm glad
Sing when I'm frustrated, sing when I'm sad
In the glad season, singing all the day long
Come' on everybody won't you sing a long?
Woooooo... oooh oooh oooh... woooo oooh oooh oooh...
Woooooo... oooh oooh oooh... woooo oooh oooh oooh...
Now everybody's telling with the wrong set of problems
And everybody seems to have their own way to solve them
It maybe that you're danci'n even if it's in your mind
(but maybe that you started from dark. time.ta. ta time. time to time)
And feel I can't pretend I know it works for you
That when I'm feeling down I know what to do...
Oooohh...
Sing when I am happy, Sing when I'm glad
Sing when I'm frustrated, sing when I'm sad
In the glad season, singing all the day long
Come' on everybody won't you sing a long?
Woooooo... oooh oooh oooh... woooo oooh oooh oooh...
Woooooo... oooh oooh oooh... woooo oooh oooh oooh...
The Red sea crossing, the Jericho falli'n,
Paul and Silas when the chains were gone
It so amazing how things start chagin',
When everyone start singing along... (sing a long)
Woooooo... oooh oooh oooh... woooo oooh oooh oooh...
Yeaaah.
Sing when I am happy, Sing when I'm glad
Sing when I'm frustrated, sing when I'm sad
In the glad season, singing all the day long
Come' on everybody won't you sing a long?
Well, Sing when I am happy, Sing when I'm glad
Sing when I'm frustrated, sing when I'm sad
In the glad season, singing all the day long
Come' on everybody won't you sing a long?
Well come' on everybody won't you sing a long.
Yeaaah come' on everybody won't you sing a long.
Woooooo... oooh oooh oooh...
(c'mon everybody)
C'mon everybody won't you sing a long...
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Sing Along -Amber Nelon Thompson
Meaning & Inspiration
Amber Nelon Thompson's "Sing-a-Long," released in 2015 as part of the album *Just Sing*, is a vibrant invitation to embrace the power of praise in every season of life. The song opens with a simple yet evocative hum, setting a contemplative mood that quickly blossoms into an infectious joy. It paints a relatable picture of finding an uplifting song on the radio, the kind that makes you tap your foot and hum along, turning even a mundane drive into an opportunity for spiritual expression. The core message of "Sing-a-Long" is profound in its simplicity: that singing is not merely an act of celebration but a fundamental spiritual discipline, applicable to all circumstances.
Thompson articulates this beautifully by stating, "Sing when I am happy, Sing when I'm glad, Sing when I'm frustrated, sing when I'm sad." This inclusive approach resonates deeply with the biblical understanding of worship. The Scriptures are replete with examples of individuals pouring out their hearts to God through song, regardless of their emotional state. David, the psalm-writer, famously sang praises even in his deepest distress, as seen in Psalm 13:1-2: "How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day with sorrow in my heart?" Yet, even in these lamentations, there is an undercurrent of hope and a turning towards God. Similarly, the Apostle Paul and Silas, imprisoned and beaten, found solace and strength not in silence but in singing hymns to God at midnight (Acts 16:25). Their song, far from being a denial of their suffering, was an act of faith, demonstrating that true joy and peace are found in communion with the divine, not in the absence of trouble.
The song further emphasizes that this practice of singing is a way to navigate the complexities and challenges of life, acknowledging that "everybody's telling with the wrong set of problems and everybody seems to have their own way to solve them." In a world where individual struggles can feel isolating, "Sing-a-Long" offers a communal and spiritual solution. It reminds us that in Christ, we are not alone. When we feel "down," the song assures us that there is a divine wisdom that guides us, a truth echoed in Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Singing becomes a tangible expression of this trust, a way to align our hearts with God's will, even when we don't fully grasp the path ahead.
The bridge of "Sing-a-Long" powerfully invokes biblical narratives of deliverance, mentioning "The Red sea crossing, the Jericho falli'n, Paul and Silas when the chains were gone." These are not mere historical anecdotes; they are testaments to God's power to transform impossible situations through the faith and praise of His people. The Israelites, facing the insurmountable Red Sea, were instructed to "Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord" (Exodus 14:13), and their deliverance was accompanied by songs of victory. The fall of Jericho, a seemingly impregnable city, occurred after days of marching and a final, unified shout of praise. These stories serve as potent reminders that when God's people unite in song, acknowledging His might and faithfulness, atmospheres shift, and chains are broken. The lyric, "It so amazing how things start chagin', When everyone start singing along," encapsulates this transformative power. It calls us to join in, to let our individual voices blend into a chorus of faith that can impact not only our own lives but the world around us, echoing the promise in Matthew 18:20: "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." "Sing-a-Long" is more than just a catchy tune; it is a spiritual anthem for all seasons, encouraging a lifestyle of persistent, faith-filled praise that brings about God's marvelous change.