Benita Jones - A Reason To Dance Lyrics
Lyrics
He became sin, who knew no sin,
that we might become is righteousness,
His body was broken, for our transgressions,
But am so glad, that's not where the story ends.
PRE-CHORUS:
The lamb that was slain, that day rose in victory,
Since that day, sin has lost its gripped on me,
Hallelujah he's alive .
He gave me a reason to dance hallelujah
Gave me a reason to dance.
SOLOIST:
A reason to dance hallelujah, gave me a reason to dance.
ALL:He gave me a reason to dance
hallelujah, gave me a reason to dance(swap).
BRIDGE:Am dancing out of my grave
clothes, who the son sets free is free indeed,
Morning's here and am grateful, for the savior got up in victory.
ROLLING:Hallelujah he's alive, he's alive.
Video
A Reason to Dance (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Benita Jones' "A Reason To Dance (Live)," released on March 21, 2019, emerges as a vibrant and profound declaration of faith, anchoring itself in the foundational truths of Christian redemption. This song serves as an anthem for anyone whose life has been transformed by the gospel, articulating a story of sacrifice, triumph, and the resultant, unstoppable joy that springs from knowing Jesus Christ. It’s a powerful invitation to celebrate the ultimate victory over sin and death, providing a spiritual backdrop for an expressive and uninhibited form of worship.
The narrative of "A Reason To Dance" begins with a stark reminder of humanity's fallen state and God's extraordinary remedy. The opening lines powerfully echo 2 Corinthians 5:21, which states, "For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." This profound exchange—Jesus, pure and blameless, taking on the weight of our sin—is the bedrock of our salvation. The song then alludes to Isaiah 53:5, where it speaks of His "body was broken, for our transgressions," painting a vivid picture of the suffering and sacrifice on the cross. Yet, Benita Jones quickly steers away from despair, affirming with resolute hope that "that's not where the story ends," setting the stage for the glorious climax of the Christian faith.
The pre-chorus introduces the triumphant turning point: the resurrection. Declaring, "The lamb that was slain, that day rose in victory," the lyrics powerfully connect to Revelation 5:12, where Jesus is honored as "the Lamb who was slain." His rising from the grave is not merely an event but a definitive conquest, fulfilling prophecies and shattering the power of death. This resurrection victory, as celebrated in 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, fundamentally alters the believer's reality, leading to the profound statement that "Since that day, sin has lost its gripped on me." This reflects the liberating truth of Romans 6:6-7, which teaches that our old self was crucified with Him, so that we might no longer be enslaved to sin. The exclamation, "Hallelujah he's alive," is not just a phrase; it's the core theological and emotional response to this transformative truth, establishing the very "reason to dance." This dance is not merely physical movement but an expression of deep, spiritual exuberance, mirroring biblical instances of praise and celebration, such as David dancing before the Lord in 2 Samuel 6:14 or the psalmist's declaration in Psalm 30:11: "You have turned for me my mourning into dancing."
The bridge of the song deepens this theme of liberation and new life with vivid imagery. "Am dancing out of my grave clothes" paints a powerful picture of casting off the remnants of a past life, dead in sin, and stepping into the vibrant newness offered by Christ. It evokes the story of Lazarus, emerging from the tomb, but more profoundly, it symbolizes the believer's spiritual resurrection from death to life, shedding the old self as described in Colossians 3:9-10. This freedom is further cemented by the direct quote from John 8:36: "who the son sets free is free indeed." This verse emphasizes that the liberty found in Christ is absolute and undeniable, a complete emancipation from the bondage of sin and shame. The phrase "Morning's here and am grateful, for the savior got up in victory" beautifully encapsulates the dawning of new hope and perpetual gratitude. The "morning" symbolizes the fresh start, the light displacing darkness, and the everlasting impact of Christ's resurrection, which promises new mercies every day, as Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us. The song concludes with a rolling declaration of "Hallelujah he's alive, he's alive," cementing the eternal, living reality of Jesus as the ultimate source of all joy and worship. "A Reason To Dance" is therefore more than just a song; it is a profound theological statement wrapped in an irresistible call to joyous praise, deeply rooting its message in the unshakeable truths of Scripture and inviting all to partake in the celebration of a resurrected Savior.