Bethel Music - We Praise You Lyrics
Lyrics
Let praise be a weapon
That silences the enemy
Let praise be a weapon
That conquers all anxiety
Let it rise
Let praise arise
We sing Your Name in the dark
And it changes everything
We sing with all we are
And we claim Your victory
Let it rise
Let praise arise
Come on now
Here we go
We'll see You break down every wall
We'll watch the giants fall
Fear cannot survive
When we praise You
The God of breakthrough's on our side
Forever lift Him high
With all creation cry
God we praise You, oh
We praise You, oh
Let faith be the song
That overcomes the raging sea
Let faith be the song
That calms the storm inside of me
Let it rise
Let faith arise
Let it rise
We'll see You break down every wall
We'll watch the giants fall
Fear cannot survive
When we praise You
The God of breakthrough's on our side
Forever lift Him high
With all creation cry
God we praise You, oh
We praise You, oh
This is what living looks like
This is what freedom feels like
This is what heaven sounds like
We praise You
We praise You
This is what living looks like
This is what freedom feels like
This is what heaven sounds like
We praise You
We praise You
This is what living looks like
This is what freedom feels like
This is what heaven sounds like
We praise You
We praise You
This is what living looks like
This is what freedom feels like
This is what heaven sounds like
We praise You
We praise
We'll see You break down every wall
We'll watch the giants fall
Fear cannot survive
When we praise You
The God of breakthrough's on our side
Forever lift Him high
With all creation cry
God we praise You
We'll see You break down every wall
We'll watch the giants fall
Fear cannot survive
When we praise You
The God of breakthrough's on our side
Forever lift Him high
With all creation cry
God we praise You, oh
We praise You, oh
We praise You, oh
We praise You, oh
We praise You
Come on
Somebody give Him
A shout of praise
Come on
He is worthy
Yes Your worthy
Of my wildest praise
I wanna get wild for You, yeah
There's no reason
In holding it back tonight, oh
I can't hold back my praise
I gotta let it out
I can't hold back my praise
I gotta let it out
I can't hold back my praise
I gotta let it out
I can't hold back my praise
I gotta let it out
I can't hold back my praise
If there's anybody bursting
With praise tonight
I gotta let it out
I can't hold back my praise
I gotta let it out
I can't hold back my praise
I gotta let it out
I can't hold back my praise
I gotta let it out
I can't hold back my praise
I gotta let it out
I can't hold back my praise
I gotta let it out
This is what living looks like
This is what freedom feels like
This is what heaven sounds like
We praise You
We praise You
This is what living looks like
This is what freedom feels like
This is what heaven sounds like
We praise You
We praise You
We'll see You break down every wall
We'll watch the giants fall
My fear cannot survive
When we praise You
The God of breakthrough's on our side
Forever lift Him high
With all creation cry
God we praise You
Yeah, we praise You
Video
We Praise You - Bethel Music, Brandon Lake
Meaning & Inspiration
Bethel Music’s "We Praise You," released on March 6, 2020, stands as a powerful anthem of spiritual warfare and breakthrough, embodying a deep conviction that worship is not merely an expression of devotion but an active force in the life of a believer. The song doesn't just invite participation; it declares a profound theological truth: that praise is a strategic weapon against spiritual and emotional strongholds. From its very inception, the lyrics lay this foundation, asserting, "Let praise be a weapon that silences the enemy, that conquers all anxiety." This isn't abstract poetry; it’s a direct call to engage in a spiritual battle through adoration, suggesting a profound understanding that our spoken and sung praise possesses divine authority.
The essence of "We Praise You" is rooted in the belief that God actively intervenes in our circumstances when we choose to magnify His name, even in the darkest hours. The lines "We sing Your Name in the dark and it changes everything" resonate with the timeless biblical principle found in Psalm 18:28, "For you light my lamp; the Lord my God illumines my darkness." It’s a testament to the transformative power of God’s presence, which fear cannot withstand. The song vividly paints a picture of divine intervention, declaring, "We'll see You break down every wall, we'll watch the giants fall," echoing ancient victories like the crumbling walls of Jericho (Joshua 6) and David's triumph over Goliath (1 Samuel 17). This imagery isn't just about historical events; it's a prophetic declaration for our present struggles, affirming that "The God of breakthrough's on our side." This concept aligns perfectly with passages like Exodus 14, where God made a way through an impossible sea, or Isaiah 41:10, which encourages us not to fear because God is with us, strengthening and upholding us.
Further expanding on this theme, the song elevates faith to an active, audible force, stating, "Let faith be the song that overcomes the raging sea, that calms the storm inside of me." This powerful metaphor connects directly to scriptural narratives where faith navigates impossible situations, such as Peter walking on water in Matthew 14 or Jesus Himself calming the storm in Mark 4. It speaks to a faith that isn't passive acceptance but an engaged, vocal trust that brings peace amidst chaos, both external and internal. The song culminates in an overwhelming outpouring of praise, describing it as "what living looks like," "freedom feels like," and "heaven sounds like." This segment captures the essence of a life lived in unrestrained worship, a reflection of the joy and liberty promised in Galatians 5:1, where Christ has set us free. It points towards the eternal worship described in Revelation 4 and 5, where ceaseless praise fills the heavenly courts.
The repeated declarations of "I can't hold back my praise, I gotta let it out" serve as a potent call to uninhibited worship, encouraging individuals to cast aside reservation and give full expression to their adoration. This isn't just an emotional outburst; it's an obedient response to God's worthiness, much like the psalmist’s exhortation in Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." It reminds us that praise is not for God’s benefit, but for our liberation and His glory. In its entirety, "We Praise You" is a vibrant, biblically rich declaration, designed to ignite a Spirit-led fervor that propels believers into victorious living by reminding them of the inherent power in exalting God’s name above every circumstance. It serves as a stirring reminder that in every season, our highest calling and most effective weapon is a heart overflowing with praise for the God of breakthrough.