Bethel Music - We Dance Lyrics
Lyrics
You steady me
Slow and sweet we sway
Take the lead and I will follow
Finally ready now
To close my eyes and just believe
That you won't lead me where you don't go
When my faith gets tired
And my hope seems lost
You spin me round and round
And remind me of that song
The one you wrote for me
And we dance
And we dance
I've been told
To pick up my sword
And fight for love
Little did I know
That love had won for me
Here in your arms
You still my heart again
And I breathe you in
Like I've never breathed till now
When my faith gets tired
And my hope seems lost
You spin me round and round
And remind me of that song
The one you wrote for me
And we dance
And we dance
And we dance
And we dance
Just you and me
And I will lock eyes
With the one who's ransomed me
The one who gave me joy from mourning
And I will lock eyes
With the one who's chosen me
The one who set my feet to dancing
We dance
Just you and me
It's nice to know
I'm not alone
I've found my home here in your arms
Video
We Dance (Official Lyric Video) - Steffany Gretzinger | You Make Me Brave
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on April 24, 2014, as part of Bethel Music's album *You Make Me Brave*, "We Dance" featuring Steffany Gretzinger offers a profound and intimate exploration of trust, surrender, and the restorative power of divine love. The song unfolds as a personal testament to finding solace and unwavering strength in the presence of God, even amidst life's weariness. The central metaphor of dancing with God signifies a deep, responsive relationship where the believer yields control, trusting fully in God's guidance. This imagery echoes the biblical accounts of joyous celebration and communal worship, such as David dancing before the Ark of the Covenant (2 Samuel 6:14-16), or the prophetic call to "turn your mourning into dancing" (Psalm 30:11). The lyrics articulate a journey from a place of faltering faith and dimming hope to a revitalized assurance found in God’s unfailing presence. When personal strength wanes, the song suggests, God actively intervenes, “spinning” the individual and bringing to mind the inherent worth and unique calling God has imprinted upon them, akin to being reminded of a personal melody divinely composed. This speaks to the intimate knowledge God has of each believer, a theme found in passages like Isaiah 43:1, which assures, "But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.'"
The narrative then shifts to a powerful realization about the nature of love and victory. The initial perception might be that of needing to constantly battle for love, to fight for what is right, but the song reveals a liberating truth: love has already triumphed. This directly references the core Christian message of Christ's sacrifice and resurrection, the ultimate victory of God's love over sin and death. John 3:16 famously declares God's love in action, demonstrating that salvation is not earned through struggle but received through faith. The lyrics paint a picture of finding refuge and peace in God's embrace, a place where the heart is stilled and breath is taken anew, symbolizing a spiritual renewal. This sensation of finding ultimate rest and belonging in God’s presence is a recurring theme in Scripture, such as Psalm 23:2, which speaks of God leading to "still waters" and restoring the soul. The recurring chorus of "And we dance" becomes a declaration of this redeemed joy and liberty.
Further deepening the message, the song emphasizes a deliberate choice to focus on the source of this salvation and joy. The act of locking eyes with the One who has "ransomed" and "chosen" signifies an intentional gaze fixed upon Christ, the redeemer who has transformed sorrow into gladness and established a foundation for uninhibited worship. This mirrors the exhortation in Hebrews 12:2 to "fix our eyes on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith." The choice to "lock eyes" with the one who "set my feet to dancing" underscores the transformative power of encountering God's grace, which empowers believers to step out of despair and into celebration. The concluding affirmation, "It's nice to know I'm not alone; I've found my home here in your arms," encapsulates the profound comfort and security that comes from a deep, abiding relationship with God, a divine companionship that assures belonging and permanent residence in His loving care, fulfilling the promise that in Him, we are never truly alone.